Aux Tank Idea or does it already exist?
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| deminimis |
 Jan 15 2010, 01:43 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 5-January 10 Member No.: 3,604 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Bigfoot & Okanagan Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Former: 2007.5 Silverado Duramax Dually 4x4 LTZ. Current: 2015 Ram 5500 4x4 Laramie w/ 197 WB and 136 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: Former: Bigfoot 25c10.6E Current: Okanagan 116ULT  |
So, there's a fair amount of unused space in the bed of pickup trucks fore and aft the wheel wells. Seems there ought to be an aux fuel tank(s) that used those voids for us that need more fuel, but don't have the room. I've seen a tool box setup that utilizes that space. Why not a fuel tank? Anyone ever come across one or I need to run out and patent my idea?
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| 65_dreamer |
Jan 18 2010, 02:09 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 18-January 10 Member No.: 3,649 Favorite Truck Camper(s): dreamer Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 68 F 250 Type of Tiedowns used: old ones Truck and Camper Setup: 1965 cab over Dreamer on a 68 F 250 sleeps four |
Both of my trucks are the 67-72 Ford body style. Both have the same setup. 19.5 main behind the seat and 25 gal. under the bed.
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| 65705toddj |
Feb 26 2013, 03:40 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-October 12 Member No.: 6,303 Favorite Truck Camper(s): still looking for the right one Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: dodge ram 3500 4x4 dually diesel Type of Tiedowns used: still looking Truck and Camper Setup: 06 dodge ram 3500 4x4 dually diesel b and w turnover ball sundower 3 horse 8 foot short wall 99 toyota tacoma 4x4 |
I see that AdventureRV.net sales a wheel-well fuel tank in 15 and 25 gallon sizes. Has anyone ever used one? their are a little pricey, but a useful idea, if it still give enough room for a truck camper.
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| deminimis |
Feb 26 2013, 03:52 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 5-January 10 Member No.: 3,604 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Bigfoot & Okanagan Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Former: 2007.5 Silverado Duramax Dually 4x4 LTZ. Current: 2015 Ram 5500 4x4 Laramie w/ 197 WB and 136 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: Former: Bigfoot 25c10.6E Current: Okanagan 116ULT |
I ended up getting an Aero Tanks replacement tank installed (approx 65 gals). Cost a bunch, but has served us well.
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| Bikerndiver |
Mar 5 2013, 02:23 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 14-February 13 From: Rowan County, North Carolina Member No.: 6,459 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Jayco Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Toyota Tundra 4x4 V-8 Auto Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift w/Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: 2002 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 with helper springs, Torklift tiedowns. 2010 Palomino Bronco 1251SB popup camper. |
QUOTE(deminimis @ Jan 15 2010, 01:43 PM) So, there's a fair amount of unused space in the bed of pickup trucks fore and aft the wheel wells. Seems there ought to be an aux fuel tank(s) that used those voids for us that need more fuel, but don't have the room. I've seen a tool box setup that utilizes that space. Why not a fuel tank? Anyone ever come across one or I need to run out and patent my idea?  I've seen fuel "bags" made for motorcycle saddlebags to extend the range of a bike.... I wonder if you could find those and see if the manufacturer makes larger ones too.... |
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