just wondering if anyone is using an RDS tank and how ya like it.

 

I bet the SD/HD forum guys can give you some info on that subject.

 

well try this hey mod (yes you Maxxium) please move this thread. thank you.

 

so I just picked up a 91 gallon tank for the bed. will be installing it here soon.

 

Cheezit, how much did that cost & where did you get it, what model #

 

RDS Rectangular Auxiliary Transfer Fuel Tank — 91 Gallon, Smooth Finish, Model# 71790 | Auxiliary-Transfer Tanks | Northern Tool + Equipment
they also have an install kit wich I got.
At somepoint I will have line x coat it too...
really hard to beat the deal. I stoped by a local truck parts place that wanted to sell me $2500 worth of tank, pump and eletronics. that was not in the budget.

look like all I need now are a few 3/8 nuts and bolts and may be a brass fitting or 2. to make it all work the I would like. also need to find a water trap.

I have given some thought ot also hooking up a 12v pump from a 6.0 or something to speed up the gravity feed but one step at a time. if the gravity feed works then Im just gonna leave it alone.

 

You can also custom order from RDS . I have 50 gallon that fits under a Retrax bed cover and in front of a 5th hitch in a short bed.

 

Holy that's going to be one expensive fill up.

I paid 4.53 a gallon x's 91 = 416.76

On top of filling the trucks tank.

 

Ya but you can go a long ways before fueling again.

 

ya your math is bad....
I recycle fuel that has metal and water contamination on a regular basis so I dont have to pay for fuel often maybe 30-40% of what I burn a year I pay for.
I have a few 100 gallons at the shop now gettting ready to pump in my ride.

I also got this thing installed tonight. not bad just about 1.5 hours to drill all the hole and run the line. the worst part was tilting the bed to istall the the fitting in to the oem fuel tank filler neck. Had I given it more thought I would have just removed the oem filler neck and drilled and welded a nut to it to install the D.O.T required rollover valve.

 

How is my math bad? I just stated that because that's what it would cost me, I was unaware what type of fuel you were running, and how much you were paying for it. That's all.

 

it was a joke your math is good . Just not what I am lucky enugh to get away with. I spend alot of time tring to make good fuel now ai have a way to to get more use of it.

by the way this hole set up for the rds tank ran me right about $550 for anyone that wants to know about cost.

 

Thanks Cheezit , I did want to know the cost. I can buy diesel fuel on the native reserve for much less than alot of regular folks, no disrespect intended.

 

the olny tools needed were a t50 for the bed bolts. a 1/4" socket for 2 hose clamps. a 7mm socket to remove the filler neck. a 13/64 drill bit to drill the mounting holes in the bed. a unibit to drill the hole for the gravity feed fuel line. a knife to cut the fuel supply line. a 8mm socket for the other hose clamps. a socket and a wrench for the 3/8" hold down bolts and of corse a drill motor for the drill bits.

 

ill try to get a pic of the tank installed up in a day or so.