Additional fuel tank
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5th Wheeling
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Additional fuel tank
I searched the thread for advice on adding an additional fuel tank however I did not see any specific discussion. I use the diesel for towing our trailer so I would like to have the additonal capacity in order to reduce our fuel stops.
Any advice is greatly appreciated
Any advice is greatly appreciated
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There not really a question in your post. What would you like to know? There are in bed tanks that look like (or are partially) tool boxes. These generally have the largest capacity. You also have replacement type tanks, these run about $1000 and will only get you about 10 extra gallons. You could also do what I'm doing and add a second tank under the truck somewhere. This is the hardest because there isn't a lot of room under there.
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Do you have a longbed or shortbed? If its a longbed you can get a Titan fuel tank that will bump up to 67 gals and still leave your bed open. I dont know how much a titan tank will hold for a shortbed.
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Of course, he gives no info at all, whatsoever, regarding what truck he has, so it's impossible to be more specific.
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5th Wheeling
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Thanks to all for the responses. My truck is a 2012 diesel F250 Lariet crew cab 4x4 with the 6.5 bed. I would rather not put the added fuel tank in the bed as I need it for camping and biking equipment.
Again thanks for the intro.
Again thanks for the intro.
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I have been looking at a titan tank also. Last fall I was in the northern reaches of the Gila National Forest in SW New Mexico when I passed a sign "No Food Lodging or Gas next 121 Miles" on a mountain road. And that was 50 miles AFTER the last gas station. With 14mpg performance towing, one needs to know one's limitations .... especially if you can not get all the way through and have to turn around. A 45-50 gallon tank would be great.
2012 F250 SLT, 6.7L, ESOF 4x4, CC, SB, 3.23 ELD, 18" wheels, 26 gal tank (+5gal carry for remote trips), SnugTop Shell, ScanGaugeII, STOCK
2012 F250 SLT, 6.7L, ESOF 4x4, CC, SB, 3.23 ELD, 18" wheels, 26 gal tank (+5gal carry for remote trips), SnugTop Shell, ScanGaugeII, STOCK
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I've been very pleased with the Titan tank so far. I went from "26" gallons to 50, with all that additional weight down nice and low, no bed space sacrificed, and doubled my range. That dramatically decreases the white knuckles on the steering wheel along the highway in the middle of nowhere hoping to see another fuel station coming up, this time that actually sells diesel, before you end up on the side of the road standing up on top of the gooseneck frame hoping to get 1 bar of signal. I have no idea what Ford was thinking putting such a small tank on a tow rig.
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I put a 60 gallon titan tank in my diesel and the only problem I have is the hit to the wallet to fill it!
I recommend getting the tank with the baffles in it, as I got mine used and its the older style with no baffles. Also, be aware that the overhead console computer (if you have one) will no longer be correct if you change tanks. I was told the computer could be recalibrated but could not find anyone to do that. Ford said you need a different sending unit, which I found out after I replaced the sending unit with a stock version.
I recommend getting the tank with the baffles in it, as I got mine used and its the older style with no baffles. Also, be aware that the overhead console computer (if you have one) will no longer be correct if you change tanks. I was told the computer could be recalibrated but could not find anyone to do that. Ford said you need a different sending unit, which I found out after I replaced the sending unit with a stock version.
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I have this 60 gallon tank in the back of my F-250 2011 Diesel and have had good luck with it. It has a keyed cap along with a gauge on top of the tank and the bungs for installation. Here is the link RDS Aluminum Auxiliary Fuel Tank 60 Gallon Capacity #72771 I have a fiberglass top on my F250 and this tank gives me plenty of head room for filling the tank etc. While it does take some space it isn't obtrusive as some tanks.
It works great for me as I also pull a 8500 pound RV and this gives me a 750 to 900 mile range pulling my RV depending on wind conditions and how much climbing you do.
It works great for me as I also pull a 8500 pound RV and this gives me a 750 to 900 mile range pulling my RV depending on wind conditions and how much climbing you do.
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Also, be aware that the overhead console computer (if you have one) will no longer be correct if you change tanks. I was told the computer could be recalibrated but could not find anyone to do that. Ford said you need a different sending unit, which I found out after I replaced the sending unit with a stock version.
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I put a TransferFlow 46 gallon tank in my 07 F350 shortbed. It is all steel construction and comes harpooned. I looked at Titan and like their design, however shyed away of the plastic/composite material. Have seen the same used in the military HMMWV's with results all over the map. I did fleet management for the Army for 33 years and did not care for that design. With the exception of generators and some other stationary powered pumps and equipment the majority of fuel tanks are steel.
I'm in no way throwing Titan under the bus, I'm sure their tanks are a good product; the steel tank is my personal preference.
-Mark
I'm in no way throwing Titan under the bus, I'm sure their tanks are a good product; the steel tank is my personal preference.
-Mark
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As someone who has restored a few older vehicles with steel tanks that eventually turn into a heavy sieve, it's definitely not my preference. I'd really like to know what in the world you could mean by "with results all over the map."
