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07-04-2020, 03:34 PM #31
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07-04-2020, 03:36 PM #32
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Requirements for simple diesel fuel can
I was thinking of doing something similar. I don't need the capacity and expense of a custom mod and doubling my 29 gallon tank size (2017 RAM 3500 Diesel Limited SRW short bed Mega cab). Plus as SRW I need to be very careful about additional weight. But an extra 5 gallons would give me that peace of mind when the range remaining indicator isn't that accurate (or when worried about a traffic backup at the end of a trip).
I see some of the jugs specifically say for fuel, and some don't (like the VP jugs don't). Some are yellow for Diesel and most are red for gas. Is there really any difference ? Will pay more if it matters, but if it's just labeling I can clearly spraypaint the red jug I already have (and they seem to be cheaper online anyway). Newbie here to Diesel, thanks for your thoughts.
(And at 5 gallons I'll just pour it into the tank with a spout when I need it. It's really more insurance than anything).
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07-04-2020, 04:03 PM #33
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We have an F-350. Gary bought a 60 gallon Titan diesel tank and had it mounted under the pick up where the 28 gallon diesel tank was. We can now go 800 miles on one full up but he usually fills it again at 1/2 a tank. We travel 300 miles from one camp site to the next only stopping for bathroom breaks.
It is really great. He no longer worries about getting into a gas station.
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07-04-2020, 04:04 PM #34
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You will never have an issue with the VP jugs, they are specifically made for fuel, race fuel especially. I used them for years carrying 110 octane race gas when my daughter and I raced 100 mph go karts all over Texas 15 yrs ago. I bought the green ones for diesel since most diesel pumps use green handles figuring that might help prevent mistakes. The VP jugs are a quality product, you can also buy them at your local motorcycle dealer, very popular for dirt bikers and ATV riders.
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07-04-2020, 04:10 PM #35
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07-04-2020, 05:44 PM #36
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I replaced my stock tank with a Titan on my 2016 F250 and 2019 F350. It’s great to know that I can go from campground to campground without stopping for fuel, just bio brakes for my girls. Highly recommend the upgrade. And when I am not tethered to a FW my range goes from 500 to almost 800 miles. Just sucks to fill up.
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07-04-2020, 11:45 PM #37
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Ugh - in that case if I had a small tank like that I'd definitely either get a larger under bed tank or get an auxillary tank in the bed.
I do like the idea of just getting a few extra 5 gal diesel cans though. In my case with 48 gal, that would do the trick which I'm just a little bit anxious about the amount of fuel I have left.
These cans from Harbor Freight look like a good deal @ $20 ea.
https://www.harborfreight.com/5-Gall...Can-63481.htmlLast edited by TheLexx; 07-04-2020 at 11:56 PM.
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07-04-2020, 11:56 PM #38
Proper containers for diesel are yellow, but I've never seen or heard of a private citizen catch any issue over that. VPs are great! There is no difference in price when buying from the right places. Authentic Jerry cans with flex spouts are hard to beat too. I personally have most recently been carrying Surecans. I've got a red I keep non-ethanol gasoline in for the generators and a yellow diesel. These have been for my lawn and garden equipment, but have been carrying them as my back heals. Can't beat how easy they pour.
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07-05-2020, 05:20 AM #39
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In my old 2008 F350 (had a cap and pulled a TT) I always traveled with an extra 10 gals of diesel. In the new truck I went with the 90 gal RDS with a aux pump tied to an upfitter switch. Now we only stop when we want to. Really helps avoiding costly fuel stops.
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07-05-2020, 08:32 AM #40
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VP tanks are OK for fuel.
Emission laws prevent them from being advertised as fuel containers because they have a vent. If labeled for fuel, they cannot have vent and are VERY slow to empty fuel from and a PITA to use.
Most gas stations near off road areas also carry those "Utility" containers.
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