Want an in bed aux fuel tank.
05-30-2004, 11:08 PM
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Anybody running a transfer tank in a SWB? I noticed there isn't a whole lot of room between the front of the bed and the wheel wells. Any tanks that will fit? I prefer a tranfer tank to a aux. tank-Steve
05-31-2004, 09:25 AM
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The installation of my tank is about 20-1/2" from the front bed wall to the back of the tank. This leaves about 18" before hitting the fender well. How much shorter is your bed and is it all in front of the wheels? There are other configurations of tanks out there - - slim line with no tool box - - quite a bit less bed space taken up with them.
What is the difference between a "tranfer tank" (should I assume you mean "transfer"?) and an "aux tank?"
What is the difference between a "tranfer tank" (should I assume you mean "transfer"?) and an "aux tank?"
05-31-2004, 09:45 AM
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I went with the Aero tank in my truck, it has two transfer valves on the floor under the driver's seat. The tank level is read on the same fuel guage as the main tank by flipping a taggo switch. Some people don't want to be bothered turning a valve to switch tanks but in my set, up if i were to have my main tank punctured I could swith tanks with the turn of the valve instead of having all the fuel from both tanks ending up on the ground. What's the chance of getting a hole in my main tank? Probably won't happen, but if it did I'm prepared
05-31-2004, 10:31 AM
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Fiver- Yeah, sorry... TRANSFER (can't type!) I measure from the front wall of the bed to where the wheel well starts as 18". So I guess I'll need a smaller tank. 
-Steve
-Steve
05-31-2004, 11:11 PM
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CTDinMt, I just put a TransferFlow 70 gal in my '04 SWB on Friday. It goes about 1.5 inches past the front edge of the rear wheel well. I lost 20 inches of bed, measured at the top of the bed. Mine was installed at TransferFlows shop in Chico, CA. Hope that helps.
06-01-2004, 02:46 AM
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Originally posted by ppod
CTDinMt, I just put a TransferFlow 70 gal in my '04 SWB on Friday. It goes about 1.5 inches past the front edge of the rear wheel well. I lost 20 inches of bed, measured at the top of the bed. Mine was installed at TransferFlows shop in Chico, CA. Hope that helps.
CTDinMt, I just put a TransferFlow 70 gal in my '04 SWB on Friday. It goes about 1.5 inches past the front edge of the rear wheel well. I lost 20 inches of bed, measured at the top of the bed. Mine was installed at TransferFlows shop in Chico, CA. Hope that helps.
06-21-2004, 08:40 PM
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I have the RDS 51 gal tank/tool combo as pictured on the last page, although I got mine powdercoated black from RDS. I installed mine gravity feed like fiverbob, however instead of removing, drilling, tapping, and installing a fitting in the filler neck, I just used a T and spliced into the 3/4" ID overflow tube. I also installed a 2 micron Racor filter in line between the aux and main tank for some extra filtration. Works like a charm. Thanks fiverbob for showing me your setup!
06-22-2004, 03:26 PM
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You is welcome, Lightman. And thanks for the idea of the filter - - I am still noodling that one. Wonder what the stock filter is rated?
06-23-2004, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by Chillimau
Fleetguard FS19579 10 microns @ 98.7% efficiency.
Fleetguard FS19579 10 microns @ 98.7% efficiency.
Is there another filter that will fit that is approved that will do better?
I just changed my fuel filter today - - it looked quite good for having 11K of fuel running through it. I am pretty fussy about where I buy. Also cleaned my Scotty COOOOOOLAIR filter. Now that was dirty - - full of love bugs. I hate those things.
06-27-2004, 08:20 PM
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Good day gents! I heard of a site called the Tour Budy -- auxillary tanks for trucks, ATV's and Snowmobiles. I don't have any affiliation, but the product seems good. Up to 4 tanks that fit your front and/or rear sidewall areas, over the wheel wells. Gives up to 44 gallons of extra fuel, i think. Might do the trick for SWB or those who want to retain the full length of their bed. My own $0.02 worth.
I am new here, have read hundreds of tips and posts, and am very happy to be a member. I truly love my CTD! 
I am new here, have read hundreds of tips and posts, and am very happy to be a member. I truly love my CTD!
10-18-2004, 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by FiverBob
YUK!!!
Is there another filter that will fit that is approved that will do better?
I just changed my fuel filter today - - it looked quite good for having 11K of fuel running through it. I am pretty fussy about where I buy. Also cleaned my Scotty COOOOOOLAIR filter. Now that was dirty - - full of love bugs. I hate those things.
YUK!!!
Is there another filter that will fit that is approved that will do better?
I just changed my fuel filter today - - it looked quite good for having 11K of fuel running through it. I am pretty fussy about where I buy. Also cleaned my Scotty COOOOOOLAIR filter. Now that was dirty - - full of love bugs. I hate those things.
Bob I can't believe you haven't put that filter in yet. With our particular aux tank setups, it's a no brainer, I don't see any downsides. Easy thin sheet metal right there to mount it to, and it flows well with the gravity. It may have a slightly slower fill than without a filter, but at 20gph, it still flows a lot faster than the truck can burn it.
NJ, I'm sure it will work the same.
