Long range fuel tank

[VK3GJM]

Hi All,

There is quite a lot of opinion about long range fuel tanks that date back a while.

I am keen to get a view from anyone who may have installed and is Actively using it in the last 6-12 months, the Longranger 104litre tank made by Longranger (oot4wd) Newcastle.

[Tombie]

Self installed and used regularly for 4 years...
What do you want to know?

[rocket rod]

I got an Outback Accessories 84l tank which has two good features. It's gravity feed and it has a slightly better departure angle than the spare wheel in the same space. I didn't fit it myself as I reckon you'd need a hoist to do it easily.

You'll have 175l in total and that will get you about 1500km. You can go just about anywhere in Australia with that amount.

Do you have a platform rack? if you do, get a bracket to carry the spare up there and you can save $1500 on a RWC. If I had my time again this is the way I would go.

I had a larger tank on my D2 and got crease in it. Luckily it didn't rupture but if it had, 195l would have run down the creek and it would be hard to fix out in the scrub.

[shanegtr]

I've got the LRA tank in mine. Takes 100L to fill once the transfer pump has drained it. I use mine all the time at every fill up, very handy addition up here. I have removed it once to change the transfer pump that died - its mounted up behind the rear diff and I couldnt get any access to it without dropping the tank. I dont recommend reinstalling one on your own, much easier with an additional pair of hands (which I didnt have at the time....)

[VK3GJM]

Hi Tombie and other,

I normally load up the front runner with 2x 20 litres, terrible ride due to centre of gravity is high, but the location is above the passenger, thus the distributed roof load is much more forward.

A tank between or close enough at axle level will significantly change the geometry, but what does it do with a perminant extra 40 kg+ with half a tank in relation to ride renounce even when empty at the rear or full?

I do a lot of towing, 120-130kg on the ball with a Kaymar dual wheel carrier and Mitch hitch. On long trips, to keep axle weight down, I am looking to ditch the 2 rear seats to save weight.

How does the filler system fill, no issues, does it have high flow capability?

Do you carry spare fuel pump and inline filter on long trips, are they accessible without dropping the tank?

In April, we are looking at the Anna Beadell from Stuart hwy to west coast, Broom and extensive travel through the north Kimberley and then head the Savannah way to the east coast stopping at as many places possible.

I am thinking of adding an extra protection plate under the tank, the $150 might be good insurance, thus making the tank hardened?

Has your tyre pressure situation changed with more rear weight?

[shanegtr]

I cant comment on changing of the handling as mine had the tank and kaymar bar when I brought it. I can use fast fill no worries - the filler is just a twin neck jobbie so you just fill once tank after the other.


If your installing yourself then you can put the pump anyway you please. Inline filter is installed behind the inner mudguard liner - easy enough to get too.

[rocket rod]

Do you carry spare fuel pump and inline filter on long trips, are they accessible without dropping the tank?

This is the very reason I went with a gravity feed model.

[Tombie]

The additional weight is initially noticed as a slight change, but in balance if you have a Bullbar!

The ride when absolutely full is a little softer - you know you're heavier but no worse than if there was 5 bags of concrete in the boot..

I tow lots - with between 220 and 280kg on the back depending on which toy is hanging back there and have no issues at all..

The filler is replaced with a single opening but dual filler inside it (like Toyota) front for main, rear for Aux in this case. And yes, I high flow it.

The pump is a simple unit, easily replaced with vehicle in Off road height (and if I fit anyone does) - they're a sealed solid state unit - the filter is a Z153K so easy to get anywhere - I use the rear tank when fuel is remote to pre-filter to main tank (hence not a fan of the gravity feed units).

The other benefit - if you hole the main you won't lose all your fuel before you notice...
And you can filter forwards.. and pump in known quantities rather than watching the gauge sit on full for a long time - you can't be certain how quick it's going!

I certainly wouldn't add a plate under the Aux tank - they're almost unbreakable..

Tyre pressures still at placard levels +2psi all round...

[Bytemrk]

I've got the same tank as Tombie ( Except I didn't install it)

I'd totally support all of Mike's comments - the tank is tough - no need for extra plate.

I also tend to fill it regularly around town - that way the transfer pump is used regularly.

If I built another D4, this tank is one of the accessories I definitely would fit. It wasn't an accessory I was looking for - it simply came on the vehicle I bought. Now I think I'd miss having the range.

[Tombie]

This is the very reason I went with a gravity feed model.

Until you get a hole, cracked seam, pipe or primary tank..
And then before you know it all your aux fuel is gone...

Or when you fill up from an Outback pump and it's full of contaminants - using the pump and filter you improve your chances greatly of not ingesting crap to the main tank...