Long range fuel tank

**rmp** · 20th April 2009, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by Desert Traveller

With a LR tank fitted you will add 110 kgs plus to the rear end all the time.

Just weigh up how often you are really going to need the additional range. For the number of times I need the additional range, I use jerries and then throw them away. A few dollars per long trip.
I haven't done the CSR where you really need to look carefully at your options.

38kg actually. Only 110 extra on top of that if you fill it. Saying take jerries is fine, if you have the space, and the average family of four in a D3 not towing would not have. On the roof isn't a good idea either.

IMHO LR tanks are the very best way to carry extra fuel.

**Redback** · 20th April 2009, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Jamo

Like Tim says, it is labelled as 110 litres, but I've only ever got 104 litres in it from dry. (still, what's 6 litres between friends)

It was, unfortunately, the front sender

. And my arm is not 6 foot long with at least three elbows.

I can live with it. The fuel guage now only uses the top half. When the tank's full, it reads full, when it's half full it reads at 3/4 full, and when it's empty it reads half full.

At the moment I have to replace the LHS EGRV; and do a double flush (~18 litres of oil that costs more than gold) and filter change on the transmission; so forking out for a new tank isn't on the cards!

Is that 110lts over the main tank or 110lts including the main?

Baz.

**Jamo** · 20th April 2009, 12:12 PM

110 plus the main tak. So mine has a fuel capacity now of 193 litres from dry (being useable 104 litres in the aux and 89 litres in the OE tank - I know it's 89 litres 'cause 89.9 went in when I ran out)

**CaverD3** · 21st April 2009, 03:46 PM

A manufacturer in Melbourne wants a guinea pig for tank.
PM me and I'll put you in touch.

**Neil P** · 21st April 2009, 04:02 PM

Guinea pig ...... that's an interesting new biofuel A

**Jamo** · 21st April 2009, 08:10 PM

I'm not sure a single guinea pig would hold much. And you'd need a lot of them to make a suitable tank from their skins.

**IWANNAOLDRANGIE** · 21st April 2009, 08:28 PM

for more info on the ARB tank go to :: The Long Ranger :: Long Range Fuel Tanks & Long Range Water Tanks :: all the info is there

**CaverD3** · 21st April 2009, 08:35 PM

A serious offer, they want to manufacture one. (a tank not a rodent)

**garryc** · 22nd April 2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by hfwebb

Has anyone any feedback on long range tanks for D3. I think TJM do a complete replacement and ARB a seperate tank in the spare well. Is one better than he other and hanging the spare on the bumper is there a bracket rather than a complete new bumper.
Thanks for any advice

I have the Longrange brand which is 110 litres

It is separate from the main tank and uses an electric pump to tranfer fuel. There is the Longranger brand which I believe connects directly to the main tank and shares the fuel. I got my tank from TJM. I also have the Kaymar bar as having the spare underneath can be difficult to get out in some terrains, it is bad enough to get at even in the suburbs

**Tote** · 23rd April 2009, 10:17 AM

Brown davis also make a 120 litre aux fuel tank. Brown Davis Automotive - Long Range & Auxiliary Fuel Tanks

Regards,
Tote

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