Long Range Fuel Tank

[Tron]

I believe Chris from venture4wd has this installed on his JK. Looks cool!

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[Petey]

Interesting. Would be nice to see in mounted, and how it fits.

I second that and how durable

 

[MauiSteve]

The added weight needs to be considered but the good news is that the weight is very low so it won't affect stability very much.

 

[MauiSteve]

Chris's problem with stalling could just be air or water since he ran both tanks to empty, which is a good way to pick up whatever is sloshing around at the bottom of the tank,

 

[JDaPP]

I have one on my JKU. Best mod I have ever done, my wife even loves it and she doesn't like anything I do to the Jeep.

I noticed no real difference in handling, acceleration or braking. Weight is less than the having an additional adult in the vehicle.

Yes it is more expensive than gerry cans but Heck of a lot easier and cleaner than using the gerry cans and I get at least 600 mile range on trips.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Chris's problem with stalling could just be air or water since he ran both tanks to empty, which is a good way to pick up whatever is sloshing around at the bottom of the tank,

This is an old wives tale. The pickup on ALL vehicles is at the bottom of the tank, ALL the time. So whatever is at the bottom of the tank gets sucked up all the time. Water is heavier than fuel and will always go to the bottom and get sucked up by the pickup regardless of fuel level.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Jerry Cans still work, just saying. Far cheaper also.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Planning and monitoring fuel in the boonies could make the difference between a life threatening situation and a pleasant trip. I've never needed more fuel than a standard vehicle will hold. A $2000 spare tank is out of scale for me, as it probably is for most jeepers.

 

[Oilburner]

I just wish the stock tank held 4-5 more gallons at least

 

[roaniecowpony]

I just wish the stock tank held 4-5 more gallons at least

At first, I thought the same thing. But these engines do much better than old carbureted engines of the past and the tank is actually bigger than I expected. It seems to me, on average vehicles have more range than those prior to EFI.

 

[sourdough]

Typical. No tank for 2drs. and no sales to California. My Rotopax will still have to do

 

[Htfan]

Typical. No tank for 2drs. and no sales to California. My Rotopax will still have to do

You beat me to it! Was just going to comment on this.

We can very rarely have anything "fun" or higher performing for our California vehicles. Unless it is CARB approved. Which is a very short list.

 

[deserteagle56]

At first, I thought the same thing. But these engines do much better than old carbureted engines of the past and the tank is actually bigger than I expected. It seems to me, on average vehicles have more range than those prior to EFI.

Depends on where you live. If you want to explore Nevada, more than likely you'll find yourself miles from a gas station. Most of us pack extra fuel around here.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I get it. More play time. My only point was that a jeep JL can probably go half again further than a CJ and no matter what range you have, you still have to manage your fuel.

 

[Beowulf]

Anyone else gotten this tank yet?

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