LPG tanks in a Disco

[rocky2509]

Hi All,

I have jsut bought a 98 Discovery V8 which I plan to put on LPG. I have spoken to The Gas Man here in Sydney and was told that I could get a few tanks fitted in back cargo space as there is room under the floor, they will however need to build a false floor which will sit a few inches higher than the current floor. They quoted me $2850 which i'm quite happy with as it is only $850 after the rebate.

I'm wondering if anyone on the forum has got this type of setup as I would love to see some photos. Also are there any Land Rover specialists around Sydney doing gas conversions?

Cheers,
Dan

[p38arover]

Umm, it won't be a "few" inches. Unless they are cutting out the existing floor and dropping the LPG tank down onto the petrol tank, it will be quite high.

The usual installation in a Disco is a manifold (three cylinders connected together) tank which is about 275mm thick.

What are they fitting in yours?

Ron

[dobbo]

wasn't tony talking about multiple scuba tank setups the other week?
This could be an answer to tank sizes

[loanrangie]

Ron is correct, you will lose a lot of what little space you have now in exchange for poor lpg range (approx. 300k's if you are lucky), best solution is the twin tanks in place of the pet tank and a small 40ltr pocket tank in the rh 1/4 panel, this will add another $1k approx. to the installation cost.

[rocky2509]

Sorry guys, should have been more specific.

Yes it is a set of 3 scuba tanks connected together, they said it will give me about 60ltrs of gas. I'm not to worried about the 300km range as I would like to keep my original size petrol tank if I ever head out to some more remote places.

Dan

[loanrangie]

If you need the rear space for camping gera etc then the tanks will take a fair chunk out of it but it is the most cost effective way of fitting lpg to a disco. I think the raised floor is approx. 30cm high.

[Ralph1Malph]

Hi,
Load space was an issue for me as I have a 7seater. The twin scubas underneath was a better option, still around 70l lpg.
I have a 30l sill tank rhr and I am told that I could also get a 20-30l tank fitted under the pass seat (not sure about that tho'). And for those very long trips, 2 or 3 jerries in the boot, another couple on the roof rack and if necessary could lash one on to the roo bar (which don't have yet.
Lots of lpg and still a good lot of petrol.

Ralph

[Sunray43]

Hi Dan, I just talked to Malcolm at British & Swedish Motors at Narrabeen, they do this conversion (scuba style) at a slightly higher cost than you have been quoted, they claim to be Rangie/Disco specialists...worth a chat with him. I have had some servicing done by them & have been happy with their work. Phone no is 99706654. I am getting LPG conversion done on 93RR and will put a cargo barrier in to help compensate for safe loading of gear/luggage.

Bob

[dragonwagon]

Hi Dan

I have the gas conversion you are talking about, 3 scuba tanks in cargo area gives about 68 litres lpg, highway range about 300km & about half that in low range. Plus the standard petrol tank of about 85 ltrs.

The false floor sits about 275mm above actual floor, cargo space is reduced considerably but at least we have a vehicle with an almost reasonable touring range for what we do. Personally I would never carry jerriesl of petrol inside( petrol fumes make me spew)

What is important to you, room or range?

Cheers Greg

[dobbo]

I realise that my D2 has a big @r53 like it's owner but surely you could fit more than 3 scuba tanks across the back of a D1 it's not that tight is it?