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Apr 25, 2017 | 01:32 PM

Optimistic Paranoid

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Fuel tank question

Got a question on fuel tanks. Friend of mine wants to build a used Transit into a homemade camping van. She'd like to build a generator in, like in motorhomes. On motorhomes, there is a special pickup in the fuel tank that only draws from the top 3/4 of the tank, so you can't accidentaly run your fuel tank dry leaving you stranded and out of gas.

We've been told that there is a contractor's package that includes a built in generator.

Does anyone know if all Transit fuel tanks have a port for feeding a generator, or was there an optional, special fuel tank for the contractor's package?

Thanks

Apr 26, 2017 | 02:12 PM

Frantz

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From: Lewisberry, Penn

There aren't any factory generator options and to my knowledge there is no factory fuel tank that would have an auxiliary outlet, though I honestly haven't looked close enough to see if there is perhaps some standard fixture. I would think you're best bet is to add an auxiliary tank. I don't think I'd like the top 3/4 option anyhow, as you'll be scrambling for a gas station just prior to pulling in, and if you're going off the beaten trail, that simply won't be an option sometimes.