Long range fuel tank

[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

[Bushwanderer]

Sorry, can't answer re the fuel tanks. However, 4x4 Intelligence, in Melbourne, do a rear wheel carrier for the D3 (I have one on order ).

Best Wishes,
Peter

[Neil P]

I use 25lt fuel cans in the rear for the few
occasions I've been concerned. Saves you alot of
money and trouble vs. alternatives.
How many times while you have this vehicle will
you run out of fuel without backup ?
I'll change for a D4 soon ..... 24months old.
Can you justify the cost. Non of this stuff adds value
and often puts buyers off re: where's this been

....... another view

[sniegy]

Hfwebb,
I havent heard of a replacement tank for the D3. If it were available it wouldnt hold much more as the tank already takes up all the room where it is.

I have heard of the Spare wheel well tank & i have seen many, does a good job, BUT very costly. As NielP has said do u plan on keeping the vehicle for a long period of time?

Simon at 4x4Itelligence is the man to speak to wrt swing away carrier.
Just enquire if they do the opposite side for a swing away fuel can!?
I am not sure, but it is another option.

Cheers & good luck.

[stig0000]

we put a longrange tank in as soon as we toke delivery,, went from the dealer ship to tjm, an with a bullbar,, but with the new tank, we can get just under 2000km range, if we get avg 10LPH, an if were towing the van we get about 16-1700k to both tanks,

[rmp]

Get a LR tank. It's very handy for touring even if you're never more than 600km from a servo, in remote areas opening hours may not be to your schedule and there's always the possibility of a backtrack.

If you're concerned about what people may think with a LR tank then don't take the car offroad at all and just leave it polished in the garage. Yes, you won't get your money back on it, but neither will you get the use out of it.

What doesn't sell is a stock car used offroad, because there are many stockers not used offroad. If it's been used offroad it'd better have some accessories to make it worthwhile.

[Jamo]

I agree with Robert. If you put an LR tank in, then your looking at a different sales market.

I have had a long range automotive aux tank in for almost three years now. When I was doing lots more km, it meant filling up only once or twice a week, rather than several. Plus it gives peace of mind where long distances are involved.

[Timj]

I have the Long Ranger tank bought through ARB that goes in the spare wheel well and a Kaymar rear bar to take the spare. I like the extra range since I do a bit of touring and 180l can get you a fair way with the diesel.

It is sometimes a bit of a pain having to swing the wheel out of the way to get in the back but you get used to it.

TimJ.

[djambalawa]

Gday TimJ - mate whats the rough price of that setup? Its something I want to go for too...

[Timj]

Hi Djambalawa,

I can't remember exactly as it was part of a whole lot of stuff (snorkel, bull bar, roof rack, long range tank, kaymar bar) that all up cost about 8k. I think the tank was around 1200 and the rear bar around 1800 but fitting may have been extra. I did get some discount because of how much stuff I was buying in one go. ARB have a catalogue that has full prices that they are quite happy to hand out.

TimJ