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06-28-2020, 02:20 PM #1
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Traveling with Extra Diesel Fuel
Just wanted some input on this subject from folks. I have made up my mind on the subject, but am not opposed to learning from you good people. So, with my first rig, I added a 45-gallon inbed tank for additional fuel. It was quite handy to me because I just prefer not to stop from campground to campground when traveling. I mean, we have and I'm not afraid to get fuel enroute, but it's just not my preference. There were countless times I pulled off a remote exit just to turn the valve on my extra tank on and let it enter the truck. I don't think I really needed more than 10 or so gallons, over the truck's stock tank, in almost all cases to make it to the next campground. I had an 08 F250.
Now, I have an 18 F250 and I'm thinking thinking I don't want to add mounted tank, but I like the idea of extra fuel for those times I'm running low, in a remote area, traveling on a Sunday in some areas, or simply just to have it for any case. So, why not just use a tank strapped in the bed of the truck? Something like the "Moeller Portable Fuel Tanks, Sight Gauge, Seamless, EPA Compliant", a 12-gallon tank that can sit in the corner of the bed in front of the hitch. That was a quick Amazon search, not set on it.
Are any of you traveling with extra fuel? If so, what do you use. If not, why not have the extra insurance? Thank you for your valued opinions.
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06-28-2020, 02:27 PM #2
When I know we will be remote, I have four, 5 gallon fuel cans that I will fill two or all of. Had the in-bed before, never again because of the space and usefulness robbed. I would, however, consider a larger mid-ship tank, especially with seamless factory gauge and trip computer integration, if we were full-time.
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06-28-2020, 02:53 PM #3
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06-28-2020, 02:56 PM #4
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We went a little more extreme - https://www.transferflow.com/shop/pr...244#080BL13244
Our main tank is 32 gallons, then we have another 50 gallons in this, plus 50 gallons of ethanol-free unleaded for our ATV, generator, etc. It was well worth it as we may boondock for extended periods.2016 Grand Design Momentum 385TH
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06-28-2020, 04:12 PM #5
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06-28-2020, 04:29 PM #6
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06-28-2020, 04:55 PM #7
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06-28-2020, 06:21 PM #8
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06-28-2020, 06:44 PM #9
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I'm not totally sure. I just remember seeing it on the Ford Truck Forums. I'd head over there and look up the relevant threads. If you're only getting 26/27 gal of fuel in, then it sure sounds like there's a discrepancy there. Maybe you'll get a new bigger tank out of this. Every extra gallon helps when you're towing!
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06-28-2020, 06:47 PM #10Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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