look around on Craigslist...I found "L" tank cheap. When diesel was $4+ one trip to Mexico paid for it. I know Mex maynot be an option and it's no longer for me thats for sure. I have roughly 100gal capacity which will allow over 1k miles and I don't think anyone can drive straight thru for that distance. Fuel in Tx is cheaper and in some places in Az lower. It does make a short bed really short when combined w/a tool box. I didn't know about it but I'd do the titan tank route if I were to do it again. Per DOT make sure the aux tank flows into the factory tank and not directly to the LP or IP and you s/b ok. Customs tried to ? me on this and I quickly corrected and identified my set up vs. what was incorrect when border crossing.

 

Check out RDS, not extremely cheap, but they have a toolbox tank combo that I believe is 90gal and is still below the bed rails... Check them out.

I was leaning that way, but since I already have the tool box, I'm now looking at the under bed option... I don't double pull or anything like that, but I have a 1200 mile trip home about every other month for a while, so it's on my list to do....

Good luck

 

that's just it... you can find them cheaper than $1000... northern tool has them with the best price for new that i have seen

 

Can anyone tell me why you couldn't use this as a transfer tank? I see it's not DOT Approved, just wondering what's different about it? Thanks.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...2663_200332663

 

How far is San Antonio from the boarder.....just wondering.

 

I think it's 160mi but the trip also allowed for shopping and refills of DosXX & crown!

 

I found a 65 gal TransferFlow with top tool box on eBay from a Ferd, no harness or lines for $200, it sits below the bed sides. I installed a three-way valve w/tee, an in-tank submersible pump, extra filter/separator and a cab switch for activation. It is plumbed into the original breather-overflow that was not used with the tank mod. The tee fitting, quick disconnect and 15 feet of hose make it possible to fill the 18 gal 5ver fuel tank when at the races with just a flip of the lever and switch. I know it's an overkill for most folks... but I would not be without it. Only PIA is filling both from almost dead empty... no matter where you are... it's expensive to pump almost 100 gal, but I can go from Michigan to Georgia without a fuel stop w/5ver.

 

I purchased a 35 gallon RDS fuel tank that I installed under my Weathergard tool box. It is connected via my fuel fill hose. It is part gravity fed / fuel pump fed. I have a 2 Y" connectors inline.

Some states have ordinaces only allowing gravity fed aux. fuel using diesel but it sure is a pleasure using the fuel pump after the shut-off valve is open... It feeds much faster and helps when fuel is thicker in cold weather or partially clogged.

I first visited the Aero Tanks business in Corona back in 07 ... BIG MISTAKE !!! The lady I spoke with was extremely rude and disrespectful !!! I must have left after our 5 min. discussion. I was very polite asking questions regarding various tanks and my needs and had cash in my pocket !!!!

Don't understand how the owner allows this type of behavior from company employees since it DIRECTLY affects sales and profits. I WAS interested in purchasing a tank but not after the conversation I had. Maybe she was the owner and doesn't give a S_ _ _ !!!!!!!!!!!!!

My RDS aux. tank works great.... I use it primarily as a backup or emergency tank unless I take a trip which always eases my stress knowing I have more than enough fuel and don't need to stop especially late at night or when its raining hard or snowing.

 

Here is the RDS tank/tool box combo. It is at the level of the rails or below by maybe a 1/2 inch or so.

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Bob

 

My vote is yes, the Aux Tank is well worth it. I do only have a short bed but the extra 50gallons makes it alot easier to travel pulling a 5th wheel trailer. I periodically travel accross country and having the extra fuel while going thru the mountians makes a big diefference. I now fill up when I want to and not when I have to.
Get the tank you won't regret it.
I have a Transfer Flow, yes it may cost a bit more but the system is awesome.

 

If you just use a 55 gallon barrel of diesel and a transfer pump for occasional trips, is there any problem with it as far as being hazardous material?? We are allowed to only carry 40 galons of race fuel and even that is suspect.

 

I have been thinking about one of these for quite some time now, and my only worry is the weight that is sitting on the middle of the truck, should this be a concern?

 

All depends on the numbers. The tank plus fuel will not be a problem. But, what else are you going to put in the bed. If you are trying to hang a heavy fiver in the bed, you will quickly max out your GVWR. When I am full of fuel and the truck is loaded for a trip and hooked to the fiver, I am 400 or so pounds under my GVWR. But, that is a 3500 dually. 50 gallons of fuel will add about 425 pounds plus the tank weight in your bed. Just need to add up the numbers and see where you are. The negative of the inbed tank for some people is they need their bed for stuff like 4 x 8 sheets of plywood.

Bob

 

Bob, you make a good point, as for my truck I do not have a fiver or a goosneck, so maxing out the GVWR should not be a problem at this time, but who knows what the future holds. Will that 400+ weight hurt the integrity of the truck, having that weight in the middle of the truck? I have to say I like having an 8ft bed for plywood makes it whole lot easier. Thanks for your imput.

 

i know its a difference between static & dynamic loads... but what is the difference between 400-500 lbs of fuel or 400-500 lbs of wood, rock, etc? the truck has a weight rating... as long as you don't go over you should be fine