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I can't drive far enough any more without stopping to need another tank. That is why I never added one. And I don't plan on driving to Alaska.
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I have a question for any that think they have good advice opinions on the subject. I am going to put an auxillary fuel tank in the bed of my truck before spring rolls around. Carol and I are going to plan on doing a bit of "snowbirding" this next winter and I want added range to my stock 34 gal. tank. There are two types of in-bed auxillary tanks out there so my question is should I go with a "gravity feed" and apply the KISS principle, or should I go with a tank that utilizes a pump controlled from inside the cab to transfer the fuel? Main reason I am not replacing the stock tank with a larger aftermarket is that I plan on unloading my truck in the next two to three years.
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I can't drive far enough any more without stopping to need another tank. That is why I never added one. And I don't plan on driving to Alaska.
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I would have to stop and pee before I ran out! A buddy of mine uses an in bed tank but doesn't have it connected to his fuel system. He teansfers from the tank to his main tank with an electric pump.
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Like Rich's friend, I have a neighbor who did the same thing. He went down to Tractor Supply and bought a fuel tank that fit in the bed, installed all the way to the front. Then transfers fuel from "nurse" tank to truck fuel tank by pump. He needed the extra fuel storage since he was going to work in Alaska. He liked it so well he continues to use it even though he is back home now.
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Yup, purchases fuel for his "nurse" tank when the price is low. Funny thing Steve, my buddy is also from Charlotte! Not the same guy though
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Just wondering the reason for a transfer tank instead of an auxillary. They must want flexibility to pump into something other than the truck, eh?
I want for added range, ability to bay where/ when I want. Just unsure if gravity is best or not. Do like the simplicity of them.
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The guy I know takes the tank out when he want to haul firewood, etc. Just has it in his truck for long trips or when the price of fuel is very low.
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I'm with Rich. My tank is usually full before the truck tank is empty. On the serious side, if you're getting rid of the truck soon, I would lean towards the most economical (cheapest ) way to get what you feel you need.
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Don: He used it for transfering to other equipment as well. Originally purchased it during Hurricain Katrina. Needed a way to haul fuel down with him as he was not going to be able to find it down there. He went down to track fugitives directly after the storms. Was actually easy pickins as they were all in the bread lines and at the shelters getting their free hand outs!
I get your point though. Don't want to have to screw around and just be able to switch on the fly. I would say you might be okay with a gravity feed if you are simply going to be transfering fuel from one tank to another without plumbing it in to your fuel lines running to your injection system. Maybe the thing to do would be to put in a petcock valve. Turn it off, and put about 5 gallons of fuel in the aux tank. Then, run down your main tank, turn the petcock valve on and see how long it takes to gravity transfer. I would bet money that the tank transfers faster than your truck will use fuel out of the main tank! Just as long as you have an air bleeder cap on top of the tank.
Worst case is, it don't work and you remove the petcock and put an electric fuel pump in it's place.
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