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04-03-2017, 08:46 AM #1
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Tow Vehicle - Auxilary Fuel Tank?
Does anyone have experience with using an auxiliary fuel tank in their tow vehicle (e.g. brands, features, likes/dislikes, worth it)? We're relatively new to RV'ing and in planning our first long trip for this summer (around 2,400miles), I realize that we'll be limited to around 230 miles on our 2017 Ram 3500. (Rationale: 32gal diesel, average 9mpg towing in mixed terrain and keeping a 20% safety margin). I've used a few different iPhone apps to map out Truck Stop-style refueling points so we don't have to unhitch our 41 foot 5th wheel at the station because of low overhead clearance, tight turns in/out, etc. However, those truck stops seem to be located in clusters near the end of our range. I appreciate any advice.
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04-03-2017, 08:55 AM #2
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We installed a 50 gal titian poly tank to replace a 25 gal, has worked goog, doubled our range, good luck!
Becky, BoBo and Mike
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04-03-2017, 09:08 AM #3
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I would go with Titan also. They don't have a replacement tank for my truck, RAM 2500 CCSB 4X4, so I am going to probably do the spare tire version which adds 30 gallons. It's a pretty cool setup: Spare Tire Aux Tank
Johnny & Leigh
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04-03-2017, 09:10 AM #4
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I was stopping every 100 miles to fuel up. Worked pretty good in the east. Then we started heading more west. Amazed to see a sign that read "No services for 68 miles.". I added a 40 gallon auxiliary tank with a drip fill (diesel only). Now I fill once a day. Usually after we have parked for the night.
The extra 35 gallons of diesel weighs 248 pounds, the tank weighs around 100 pounds.
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04-03-2017, 09:32 AM #5
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04-03-2017, 10:03 AM #6
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I have a transfer flow fuel tank/ tool box combo. Added 40 gallons to the total and we love it.
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04-03-2017, 10:11 AM #7
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I am interested in adding an aux tank to my 2016 3500 HD SRW. I have a ReTrax retractable tonneau cover. I found one that should work with it. It is made by Transfer Flow and is 37 gallons. Anyone have this with the ReTrax?
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04-03-2017, 02:47 PM #8
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04-03-2017, 06:56 PM #9
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04-04-2017, 10:04 PM #10
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I also installed a 40gal RDS combo Fuel tank/tool box combo (Model#72775). Got it from Northern during one of their sales.
It not only adds the ability to travel a full days-worth of miles and refuel when stopped for the night but it also holds a jack, jack stands and a few tools to boot.
I also like that it is low profile so its hidden under the Truxedo bed cover when I'm not towing.Clint
2016 348M on MORryde IS & RPB rolling on G614's w/ TST-507's (Love the Garage)
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2016 F-350 6.7L/4WD/SC/SB with 5000# airbags, Truxedo cover over B&W Companion Hitch and an RDS combo tank-box
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