toolbox/transfer tank combo in '17
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toolbox/transfer tank combo in '17
Has anyone mounted a toolbox/transfer tank combo in '17 short bed yet? I will have a gooseneck ball so have to be careful to not take up too much bed space. Not sure if I can take measurements from my '12 and think new bed will be the same. So far, the only manufacturer that I have found that carries combos that are only 20" wide is RDS Aluminum. Either Model 71925 (open nozzle and hose) or 73326 (contained) only come out 20" and have a decent sized box. I have not owned a transfer tank before, and used weatherguard boxes, but know using 5 gallon cans not a good idea for routinely fueling equipment. Truck (F350 CCSB) supposed to be delivered in next couple of weeks so need to get one ordered soon. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Yes in my opinion. If you look there's offsets on both sides of the bed at the bottom. Makes it very hard to get to if you use the gravity feed.
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Has anyone mounted a toolbox/transfer tank combo in '17 short bed yet? I will have a gooseneck ball so have to be careful to not take up too much bed space. Not sure if I can take measurements from my '12 and think new bed will be the same. So far, the only manufacturer that I have found that carries combos that are only 20" wide is RDS Aluminum. Either Model 71925 (open nozzle and hose) or 73326 (contained) only come out 20" and have a decent sized box. I have not owned a transfer tank before, and used weatherguard boxes, but know using 5 gallon cans not a good idea for routinely fueling equipment. Truck (F350 CCSB) supposed to be delivered in next couple of weeks so need to get one ordered soon. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Box-----------------------------1250
Line-X inside & out--------------200
Auto fill/pump/gauge-----------350
Transfer pump/hose/nozzle----450
Install----------------------------200
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WoW! Thank you Jace2016. I thought I had researched it to Nth degree. But your Fuelbox looks really nice (fit and finish, etc) so am back to looking! I got on their website and checked out the Fuelbox. The model FTC 60 looks closest to the RDS 73326 that was top pick. Only negative I see is that on the RDS the fueling line, pump and hose has its own spot. Did you have that on your RDS or just use for auxillary tank? I just want the tank to transfer fuel to machinery, not to the truck tank. Also, toolbox size is important to me being a general contractor. The more items I can squeeze into the toolbox the better... Thanks again!
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WoW! Thank you Jace2016. I thought I had researched it to Nth degree. But your Fuelbox looks really nice (fit and finish, etc) so am back to looking! I got on their website and checked out the Fuelbox. The model FTC 60 looks closest to the RDS 73326 that was top pick. Only negative I see is that on the RDS the fueling line, pump and hose has its own spot. Did you have that on your RDS or just use for auxillary tank? I just want the tank to transfer fuel to machinery, not to the truck tank. Also, toolbox size is important to me being a general contractor. The more items I can squeeze into the toolbox the better... Thanks again!
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Some only use these tanks as extra range on their trucks while towing and others like the OP of this thread need the ability to refuel equipment. In my case I want the best of both worlds so I will have the option for both. My tank will primarily refuel my truck. I drive a lot of miles so constant refueling can be time consuming and not practical when out in BFE. When towing the extra capacity is really nice. You don't have to worry about squeezing into a small gas station or finding a truck stop your rig can get into with whatever you are towing. The tanks alone don't weigh much at all because they are aluminum so when empty they don't make a difference in ride at all but when full at 55 gallons on mine it does help make the ride a little smoother.
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It's 1250, the rest of that price is added options. Here's the breakdown again....
FuelBox.................1250 (diamond plate-smooth aluminum is +50)
Line-X.....................200 (matches Fords inside box and out)
Auto fill pkg.............350 (automatically refills the truck when low w/digital gauge)
Transfer pump.........400 (to fill equipment)
Installation..............200 (worth it to me)
Taxes at 8.25% on that account for the rest. The box alone is 1250.
It is clearly not the cheapest option however it's a higher quality box than the ones I've had in the past. RDS was my last one.
FuelBox.................1250 (diamond plate-smooth aluminum is +50)
Line-X.....................200 (matches Fords inside box and out)
Auto fill pkg.............350 (automatically refills the truck when low w/digital gauge)
Transfer pump.........400 (to fill equipment)
Installation..............200 (worth it to me)
Taxes at 8.25% on that account for the rest. The box alone is 1250.
It is clearly not the cheapest option however it's a higher quality box than the ones I've had in the past. RDS was my last one.
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