Aux water or fuel tank?

[Pskhaat]

I am planning on putting an auxilliary tank underneath my 80 series. It is either going to be water or fuel. If fuel, I don't plan at this time to plumb in a dual filler neck to to time complexity and neck availability.

I can very reasonably do a water tank which I think I'd like, but I've read too much here in practice on-board water like this is a point of curse on longer trips.

My best world would be a factory aux fuel tank with a small water tank underneath, but I simply can't find a way to source said fuel tank.

So: since I actually have the space and can very cost effectively put a water tank underneath, is it still worth my while to do fuel?

 

[gjackson]

I can very reasonably do a water tank which I think I'd like, but I've read too much here in practice on-board water like this is a point of curse on longer trips.

Scott, I've got on board water and have loved it. On our 9 month trip it gave us no problems whatsoever. If you need to carry water it is a good way to do it IMO, but always take a water jerry for filling.

cheers

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I am planning on putting an auxilliary tank underneath my 80 series. It is either going to be water or fuel.

Lucky 100 series owners now have the option of one tank that holds both!

If fuel, I don't plan at this time to plumb in a dual filler neck to to time complexity and neck availability.

its actually quite simple and the necks are easily found now, email me for info: speicher "at" san.rr.com check my writeup for more info: http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/auxtank.htm

My best world would be a factory aux fuel tank with a small water tank underneath, but I simply can't find a way to source said fuel tank.

As mentioned above, the 100 series have just that setup available (from OOT4WD in OZ) but the 80's do not! IMHO the factory 12-14 gallon subtank is A LOT of work to source, and install for such small gains, that is of course, just my opinion!

since I actually have the space and can very cost effectively put a water tank underneath, is it still worth my while to do fuel?

OH YEAH!!! My 850-900 mile range between fillups is quite nice! Check my writeup for all the steps on installing the 44 Gallon Long Ranger unit. It is quite big and a time intensive mod, but it is quite simple to install and worth every hour i spent on it! But it does tuck up higher then the stock spare did!!!

 

[Pskhaat]

I don't use a tow hitch on my 80, does the tank sit significantly further down and prone to rock/ledge abuse?

​

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I don't use a tow hitch on my 80, does the tank sit significantly further down and prone to rock/ledge abuse?

No, as mentioned, it tucks up HIGHER then the stock spare.

Here is a pic

(keep in mind, this is with the bumper ends removed) with the Kaymar bumper installed the side and such actually act as a skidplate for the tank, Robb could shed some light on this cool feature

Not done painting:

Here it is with the Slee bumper installed:

 

[Pskhaat]

Here it is with the Slee bumper installed:

Can you repost that picture?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Can you repost that picture?

or follow this

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical/images/lrtank2.jpg

 

[Brian McVickers]

OH YEAH!!! My 850-900 mile range between fillups is quite nice! Check my writeup for all the steps on installing the 44 Gallon Long Ranger unit.

So, are your really getting 20 miles per gallon with a Land Cruiser 100 ?

Is it Diesel?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

So, are your really getting 20 miles per gallon with a Land Cruiser 100 ?

Is it Diesel?

No, i have an 80

25 Gallon Stock Tank
44 Gallon Aux Tank
-----
69 Gallon Fuel Capacity

Average 12-13mpg

69x12 = 828 Miles
69x13 = 897 Miles

:clapsmile

 

[Brian McVickers]

Nice :victory:

 

[blupaddler]

I would personally go for the auxillary fuel tank. Although, like Kevin said it is a bit of work and time involved. Once installed you are more limited to your bladder than anything else.


My goal is to put a water tank inside my 80 where the second row seats live. But, that is still sometime away.


Here are some pics of my 80 with the Kaymar...

 

[blupaddler]

You can see in the second pic how the rails on the Kaymar bumper actually provide a bit of protection for any type of slide off.

And to those who say that they are worried about the departure angle and other clearance issues. I am pretty sure Robbie at Slee had or has the bigger aux. tank and has gone many places.

 

[Pskhaat]

Okay, it's just so $$$ for those suckers!

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Okay, it's just so $$$ for those suckers!

Worth every penny!!!

 

[Pskhaat]

I'm still really hoping I can find the OEM subtank, not for any clearance issues, just so I can a) still carry a spare as I sometimes do and b) also thinking about putting either air tank or winch back there too.