Long range tanks

[jik22]

Well, just as the mini-rebuild and respray of the 110 is coming to an end (Booked into the sprayer for next week, body capping replaced, roof taken off and put back on and leak finally fixed, etc.) I notice there is a slight diesel leak in the garage where it's been kept.

I'll have a proper look when I can get it on a ramp, but if it is the tank itself, it's the excuse I've been looking for to fit a long range one....so, which model?

I know ARB does the LR, and OL do another make, and there seems to be a bunch in Sydney doing there own version. Cost seems to be within $200 of each other, so isn't a primary consideration, so what are people running, what's considered "best" and why?

Oh, and if there's any suppliers I've missed, or anywhere with particulalry good pricing, let me know! Typically, I've just missed the 4x4 show too!

(Doubt it matters, but 300TDi, BTW)

Thanks

[PAT303]

I'm in the same boat,I get my new puma this saturday and have been tossing up what to get,a large tank on the back just add's the the rear suspension load but the saddle tank on the drivers side just makes that side heavier and will cause the suspension to sag quicker,I really want the offside saddle tank but they are an exxy way to carry two jerry cans of fuel. Pat

[jik22]

I'm in the same boat,I get my new puma this saturday and have been tossing up what to get,a large tank on the back just add's the the rear suspension load but the saddle tank on the drivers side just makes that side heavier and will cause the suspension to sag quicker,I really want the offside saddle tank but they are an exxy way to carry two jerry cans of fuel. Pat

If I can find them at a sensible price, I'd like the 45l aucillary that goes between the filler and the main tank under the RHS wheel arch, and a stainless water tank for the other side....

[KarlB]

If I can find them at a sensible price, I'd like the 45l aucillary that goes between the filler and the main tank under the RHS wheel arch, and a stainless water tank for the other side....

As far as I am aware, Front Runner in South Africa are the people who make these. They are imported into Australia by Dolium. The fuel tank is stainless steel and the retail price is $875 plus fitting (see LR Def 2.4 45Lt Aux Tank - Dolium Pty Ltd). The water tank is plastic (with a steel guard) and is $365 plus fitting (see LR Def 2.4 32Lt Water Tank - Dolium Pty Ltd)). Available from various outlets including Opposite Lock and Mulgo (a regular contributor and supporter of AULRO).

Cheers
KarlB

[Ranga]

British Offroad do the Long Range Australia replacement tank (126 litre) for about $750.

[jik22]

British Offroad do the Long Range Australia replacement tank (126 litre) for about $750.

That's ridiculously cheap as everyone I've spoken to so far seems to be in the $1100-$1300 region. Have you got/seen one? If they're OK, and you didn't miss a "1" from the front of that price, one will be on it's way tomorrow!

[PAT303]

I couldn't find it on thier web page,I'll have one for that price also. Pat

[Drover]

I had a LRA (long range Automotive) 140L tank fitted about 18 months ago, cost $1250.00 - This is the largest capacity on the market.

Very happy with it, if I had my time over again I wouldn't change a thing.

[flagg]

As far as I am aware, Front Runner in South Africa are the people who make these. They are imported into Australia by Dolium. The fuel tank is stainless steel and the retail price is $875 plus fitting (see LR Def 2.4 45Lt Aux Tank - Dolium Pty Ltd). The water tank is plastic (with a steel guard) and is $365 plus fitting (see LR Def 2.4 32Lt Water Tank - Dolium Pty Ltd)). Available from various outlets including Opposite Lock and Mulgo (a regular contributor and supporter of AULRO).

Cheers
KarlB

The default place for the water tap is horrible. Its right after the exhaust and prone to diesel soot, mud, dust crap etc. Not what I want in my tea! If you are going down this path I'd think seriously about changing the tap location..

[Symo]

Hey drover. Did the LRA tank effect the departure angle much? I fear it may hang a bit low.