I know what you mean about Real range. We just got back from our first trip with the 52 gallon Titan tank. Filled up after 676 miles and took 41 gallons, 213 miles later at home the fuel guage still was pegged on full.

 

For those who have installed larger tanks....are you finding that the computer accurately recalibrates the amount in the tank as you have driven thru the fuel? I noticed some worries about having to recalibrate the computer. But also noticed one person post about not having to do anything other than put in your monthly paycheck to fill up.
Comments?

Bill

 

I recently installed the Titan 52 gal.,after the 1st fill up,the computer said something like 400 miles to empty, i drove approx. 240 miles b4 the needle moved off of full, the computer started counting off after the needle moved.

 

My last fillup was at 494 to empty, 213 miles later it's showing 434 m-t-empty. Mine seems to reset back to what your last fillup was after 250 to 300 miles.

 

Seems like a lot of this think a 30 gallon tank is a little SMALL for a big truck like this. Wonder why they put such a small one in this truck?
Anyone put the protective shield on?
(Mine reads 400+ to empty after the first fill- haven't driven it much yet so the gauge hasn't moved yet...)

 

I'm gathering the millage countdown may be off with a titan tank. How about the fuel gauage accuracy? Is the guage reading about right for what you have left? When it reads half a tank...can you then put in 25 gallons on a 50 gallon tank? I don't think i'd care too much about the distance to empty, but really concerned that i run out when its reading higher than whats really in the tank.
Comments?
Thanks,
Bill

 

My guage was showing just a little below 1/4 tank when I last filled up and it took 41 gallons. Mine was very close on the quarter mark with 11 gallons left. It will be awhile before it gets filled again cause I don't drive it everyday, the '06 F450 6.0 is my daily work truck.

 

I sent Titan an email about the shield. The responded and said the shield for a 60 gallon tank is $96.00 and can be shipped with the tank. I too plan on getting the tank. Only getting 13.5 unloaded and 5-7.5 towing 11,000. Great post with pictures...

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That tank is nice. I wish I could get a 60 gallon tank under my short bed.

 

With the 52 gallon Titan under my SWB SCC, it seems to be room for another foot and half toward the front and there would seemingly plenty of cleareance for filter changes, but I guess that are reasons for not using this space. Just my 2cents.

 

nice set up without taking room from your bed. does anybody have pics of transfer tank in bed???

 

Driving now with the first fill with the Titan Tank- at first it said around 400 miles to empty- with 170 miles since filling, the gauge has barely moved and now it says 420 miles to empty, after 170 miles! Checked the straps tonight and everything is nice and tight. LOVE the extra range and will really appreciate this weekend with our tow to the first race of the season...

 

It seems alot of people's guages only say they got 400 or so miles till empty when they fill up. I just filled my tank sunday and it said 499 miles till empty. I've also have had it in the 500 range too. I've only got the small factory fuel tank.

 

Mine hit 500+ a couple of times last year on a trip to Arizona on the small factory tank. Oh yea, we weren't towing any thing.

 

Thanks folks for the feed back on fuel guage readings. I'm planning on putting in a Titan tank this summer. Why Ford only put a 28 gallon tank in an 8000lb truck is beyond me. I'll just hate filling it up the first time i suspect.
Thanks again.

Bill