Tapping the Gas Tank on a RAM HD

[K9LTW]

Here ya be @bikelanta !

Custom enclosure behind the right wheelwell. Hole for the exhaust, intake and wiring is through the bed in there.

Everything is plumbed along the frame rail with the exhaust running to the bumper.

And, bonus, here are the beefy patches on the Expedition One bumper!

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[Kingsize24]

VERY cool!

 

[Transit720]

I too ran a Espar B4 (gas) in my Ford Transit with no issues.

Bonus: Transfer Flow is developing a LARGER factory replacement gas tank for the 2500/3500 Hemi models. No further details on capacity and fit at this point. They literally just started the project. I was told yesterday by a company representative that the project will take "about six months to complete." If the tank doesn't compromise ground clearance vs factory, I'm definitely getting one. If you're interested in showing that there is demand for the project, you can fill out the form at https://www.transferflow.com/suggest-a-product

 

[K9LTW]

I too ran a Espar B4 (gas) in my Ford Transit with no issues.

Bonus: Transfer Flow is developing a LARGER factory replacement gas tank for the 2500/3500 Hemi models. No further details on capacity and fit at this point. They literally just started the project. I was told yesterday by a company representative that the project will take "about six months to complete." If the tank doesn't compromise ground clearance vs factory, I'm definitely getting one. If you're interested in showing that there is demand for the project, you can fill out the form at https://www.transferflow.com/suggest-a-product

I filled that link out long ago...probably twice now

One issue I may run into with whatever tank they're developing is that I have the Power Wagon suspension. Not sure if that will have any impact on fit. Did they tell you whether they were doing this for the short beds or only the longs? While it won't be ready for our big trip this summer...I'll be stoked if it all comes together and will work with my truck! Thanks for the insight!

 

[IdaSHO]

My suggestion would be to dump the propane - it's weak, expensive, difficult to source, and can be problematic at higher altitudes and lower temperatures.

Absolute nonsense in the lower 48.

We routinely use LP gas for both heating and cooking at 9000+ elevation and down well below zero degree F without issue. And we run for months on a single 30# cylinder. And difficult to source?? Again, not the case in the US. Essentially every uhaul, building supply, hardware store, and vast number of gas stations across the US provide LP refilling.

 

[K9LTW]

Absolute nonsense in the lower 48.

We routinely use LP gas for both heating and cooking at 9000+ elevation and down well below zero degree F without issue. And we run for months on a single 30# cylinder. And difficult to source?? Again, not the case in the US. Essentially every uhaul, building supply, hardware store, and vast number of gas stations across the US provide LP refilling.

Same. We, routinely, use it above 10-11k feet on our trips out west with no issues. Cold's never been an issue for us, except with the little micro isobutane cans for the backpacking (i.e. coffee) burner. We take a 10# tank that'll last us nearly an entire month of near daily usage for both cooking with our Cook Partner and the fire pit. And, as you said, we've never had an issue refilling it. Our new trailer we'll get in June uses propane for the heater, cooking, and water heater. While it's not the most efficient for heat, IMO, it's perfectly fine and stupidly cheap to refill. The trailer will hold up to a 30# tank, too, so I've no worries about staying out for extended periods with it!

 

[bikelanta]

Here ya be @bikelanta !

Awesome. Thank you for these. Appreciate the Expedition One bonus photos too.

 

[K9LTW]

Awesome. Thank you for these. Appreciate the Expedition One bonus photos too.

Sure thing! Hopefully those help or give you a bit of context. Happy to answer any other questions to best of my knowledge and/or provide more pics.

 

[Byrdseye]

My Power Wagon / Enduro SuperTourer has a gasoline Espar air heater and, though early in the game, it works great. I much preferred going this route rather than have a propane system.

 

[bikelanta]

My Power Wagon / Enduro SuperTourer has a gasoline Espar air heater and, though early in the game, it works great. I much preferred going this route rather than have a propane system.

@Byrdseye Did Enduro do the installation?

 

[Transit720]

I filled that link out long ago...probably twice now

One issue I may run into with whatever tank they're developing is that I have the Power Wagon suspension. Not sure if that will have any impact on fit. Did they tell you whether they were doing this for the short beds or only the longs? While it won't be ready for our big trip this summer...I'll be stoked if it all comes together and will work with my truck! Thanks for the insight!

K9:

It will be for the short-bed trucks. My understanding it that the market is limited for the long-bed trucks, since RAM already offers a 50G factory option.


Anyway, I create a new thread, so that I don't derail this one. If you reply, please do so there:

Transfer Flow developing larger GASOLINE tank (factory-replacement) for RAM 2500/3500 CC Short Bed

IMPROVED MILEAGE / RANGE is the works! The project has only recently been officially initiated, but here’s what I’ve learned from Transfer Flow so far: Tank will be developed for the CCSB 2500/3500. This is where most of the demand currently lies. Availability date is difficult to predict...

forum.expeditionportal.com

 

[Byrdseye]

@Byrdseye Did Enduro do the installation?

Yes they did

 

[Larry-Cleveland]

This is my thinking on tapping into the gas tank.

My Silverado has a steel filler neck that is attached to a rubber hose going to the gas tank. Very easy to take apart. The plan is to tap into the metal neck, on the workbench, and TIG braze a 90-degree fitting to the tube. The gas line is very small for the heaters and it should not be a problem running one down the filler tube into the tank.

Being somewhat anal (somewhat??) I will have a shutoff valve close to the tube and run SS gas lines.

 

[K9LTW]

This is my thinking on tapping into the gas tank.

My Silverado has a steel filler neck that is attached to a rubber hose going to the gas tank. Very easy to take apart. The plan is to tap into the metal neck, on the workbench, and TIG braze a 90-degree fitting to the tube. The gas line is very small for the heaters and it should not be a problem running one down the filler tube into the tank.

Being somewhat anal (somewhat??) I will have a shutoff valve close to the tube and run SS gas lines.

My only concern with this is whether you may experience problems at the pump. Running a line down the filler neck may cause enough of a restriction that a gas pump senses back pressure and shuts off at full flow. I have that issue with my RAM...have since new and it's not an uncommon issue. I can't just hammer on the fuel pump like I could with every single vehicle I've ever driven. You have to eeeeeease into it. That may be the case for you, or you may not be able to use full flow at all...or it won't be an issue if Chevy oversized everything.

 

[Larry-Cleveland]

The tube is around 1/4" OD so should not interfere that much. Very easy to undo if it is really bad.

At $3.85 a gallon the slower it takes to fill up the more I feel I am getting my money's worth...