Auxiliary fuel tank ideas?

I also really like the idea of having fuel that "auto fills" into the tank. I have pondered a fill line running from a tank mounted to the tire carier (5 gal ish) down and under the body into the filler neck vent line or modify the filler neck with another nipple. Install an electric fuel switch and tah dah, lazy perfected LOL
 
B1Toad said:
The other day I was looking at Zorba's air tank install underneath and it gave me the idea that an aluminum cylindrical fuel tank (or even a rectangular) might fit there. It could be set up with a 12 volt fuel pump and a line tee'd into the filler neck. I have considered doing this to my Sprinter motorhome which only holds 26 gallons of diesel. Amazon has dozens of options for small tanks of every size, some quite affordable. A filler neck of some sort would need to be fabbed. Years ago I had a small aux tank on my 3/4 ton GMC that I filled from the wheel well.
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Still have the saddle tanks on my C-20. They are not connected.
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B1Toad said:
The other day I was looking at Zorba's air tank install underneath and it gave me the idea that an aluminum cylindrical fuel tank (or even a rectangular) might fit there. It could be set up with a 12 volt fuel pump and a line tee'd into the filler neck. I have considered doing this to my Sprinter motorhome which only holds 26 gallons of diesel
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Goin' for that gasser Jeep look? ;)

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JustDandee said:
. . . So while the miles clicked off- the mind contemplates how could one carry extra fuel and not have to stop to pour it in.
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Do you not have to stop to pee? Are you going to piss in a bottle to save a few minutes at rest stops?

If not, the ability to fill one's fuel tank from a jerry can or other container while driving is of little utility. If one is going to stop anyway, why not fill from the jerry can after one zips up one's pants?

I use an ordinary NATO style jerry can, and fill my fuel tank from the can with a super siphon when necessary. I don't need to remove the can from its mount and it takes only a few minutes.

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Mr. Bills said:
Do you not have to stop to pee? Are you going to piss in a bottle to save a few minutes at rest stops?

If not, the ability to fill one's fuel tank from a jerry can or other container while driving is of little utility. If one is going to stop anyway, why not fill from the jerry can after one zips up one's pants?

I use an ordinary NATO style jerry can, and fill my fuel tank from the can with a super siphon when necessary. I don't need to remove the can from its mount and it takes only a few minutes.

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I like the super siphon idea accept for the stink it brings back inside with it. I have the same NATO cans. Side note, there is a video on youtube on the history of the Jerry can. Very interesting IMO and WE did not get it right, the Germans did LOL
 
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tworley said:
Some of the motorcycle guys I've met over the years usually had a fuel bottle. They're small, maybe 28-32oz (you can find a 50oz though), but they're also meant for a saddle bag. You'd need a few to get at least a gallon. But they might get you a little bit closer to the station if you wanted to save space.
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We use to tape Gatorade bottles to our crossbars when we were in the high sierra’s. It was great when we came upon a fire on the trail glad none were leaking.
 
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Mr. Bills said:
Do you not have to stop to pee? Are you going to piss in a bottle to save a few minutes at rest stops?
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more often than I used too! But I still can make 300+ miles. Just the hypothetical exersise, at the end of the day if travel this route the F150 is the better vehicle for time- no stopping required, cruise control but it is speed limited to 100mph or i probably could make better time..or not ….as that could get one County sleeping accommodations 😉. I like your set-up.

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I love my F150 extended range tank. Best feature I of the truck I didn’t know I needed.
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it’s not the funnest thing I have to drive but is been one the most practical purchases- seats 6 and still can haul a load or tow more than anything else I have. Eco boost for a little fun.
RINC said:
Still have the saddle tanks on my C-20. They are not connected.
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my 70 c20 had the locking doors- your makes for cleaner look in my eyes. My 77 square body has the factory dual tanks and it actually has a pretty practical range once I got the lines/selector valve all replaced😒
 
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Random side tangent - I had to retrieve a family vehicle and drive back from McAllen, Tx to San Diego. Picture a 1970 International Travel-all 4x4. Mild lift on 33’s and 10” wide rims. Chrysler 440 cu bored .030 over, performance cam, higher compression piston and a ole’ thermaquad- 3 tons of family wagon that could move out off a stop light…. young 20 year old me thinks he is going to have a road trip to remember- arrive in McAllen and of the 3 original tanks it had it only had one 10 gallon saddle tank. I had to stop at …each …and …every ….town I came to for fuel, tire vibrations so bad I could not get over 55mph until I eventually had a series of two blow outs- I had only one spare- lots of walking-another long story- took me two days to get out of just the state of Texas….still have ptsd issues about fuel range..
 
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If you run a second tank and separate fuel pump I'd tap it into the existing fuel line with a powered T valve.

Not only would that give you a couple more gallons of gas...it would also give you a secondary fuel pump.

I think the hardest part of a second tank would be locating a place to put a filler neck.

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macleanflood said:
If you run a second tank and separate fuel pump I'd tap it into the existing fuel line with a powered T valve.

Not only would that give you a couple more gallons of gas...it would also give you a secondary fuel pump.

I think the hardest part of a second tank would be locating a place to put a filler neck.

-Mac
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i came across this as the hot shot haulers/cannonballers/ red dye diesel etc type users are plumbing in aux tanks

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Well this generator fuel valve would work for the plastic tank as fuel outlet. use a marine outboard quick connect fuel hose between the tank and the Deezee fuel inlet tee- I think that could work.

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Pop in a good driving song - something like a Bon Jovi’s - “Blaze of Glory” and enjoy…
 
my son sent me this photo that he caught out in the wild this weekend- someone else out there has fuel anxiety isues😁

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