auxiliary fuel tank

[Mikeblack]

On my little escapades of asking me questions and getting some very insightful answers. I was wondering if anyone here has played with a auxiliary fuel tank like the one from long range America. Season the benefits of extending the range of your trip and experience without the need for Jerry cans. It's nice with the idea of moving the fuel from Jerry cans or the rear bumper mounted fuel can to a 33 gallon tank that is low on the frame. Does anyone here have one and how is it treated you with the mileage you have obtained from it. From what I've read from the brochures and video also seeing a YouTube video from lifestyle Overland it's a pretty durable tank that can take a beating. It had some weight plus the amount of fuel it can hold.

If anyone here doesn't find sharing what is your method for storing Fuel and do you make checkpoints a different fuel stations you can fill up at. If you feel more advantageous to share some photos the more the merrier.

 

[KonzaLander]

I had a swing away tire carrier with fuel storage on an old Jeep in the past. I loathed accessing anything in the back since it required opening that darn carrier. When I started looking at fuel storage options for my Land Cruiser I immediately looked at options that did not involve a bumper with swing away carriers.

Bruiser - 1999 Land Cruiser

Year: 2016 I bought my first Toyota in January 2016, a 1999 100 series. I set out looking for a 100 series in October of 2015 after returning home from exploring the Rockies in a 70k mile 2006 Hemi powered Grand Cherokee. The Jeep was comfortable and had more power under the hood than...

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I chose to replace the stock 24 gallon tank with a 40 gallon LRA tank. This tank simply replaces the original tank with a larger one. There are no dual fill nozzles, transfer pumps or auxiliary fuel gauges to worry about... or expensive gas can walking off from somebody who thinks they need them more than you. The original fuel sender and pump assembly are modified to work with the factory gas gauge and the fuel is always available for you to use. With the fuel down low, I do not notice any difference in drive-ability. Maybe it feels like an adult riding in the back seat. The large tank does hang a little lower than the factory and would be a poor choice for somebody who spends most of their time skidding along rocks.

The best part? The tank has no bling factor (which might be a problem for some folks). It is even difficult to spot when you are looking for it.


In a fuel hungry Land Cruiser, range is always a problem. With the LRA fuel tank, range is no longer a concern. If I wanted to relocate my spare tire to a swing away carrier on a bumper (not likely), I could add the LRA auxiliary tank and add another 20 gallons of fuel.


As a bonus, the crew at Long Range America was super easy to work with. Ward handles the ordering and ordering questions while George quickly answers any technical questions you may have.

 

[Mikeblack]

I had a swing away tire carrier with fuel storage on an old Jeep in the past. I loathed accessing anything in the back since it required opening that darn carrier. When I started looking at fuel storage options for my Land Cruiser I immediately looked at options that did not involve a bumper with swing away carriers.

Bruiser - 1999 Land Cruiser

Year: 2016 I bought my first Toyota in January 2016, a 1999 100 series. I set out looking for a 100 series in October of 2015 after returning home from exploring the Rockies in a 70k mile 2006 Hemi powered Grand Cherokee. The Jeep was comfortable and had more power under the hood than...

www.overlandbound.com

I chose to replace the stock 24 gallon tank with a 40 gallon LRA tank. This tank simply replaces the original tank with a larger one. There are no dual fill nozzles, transfer pumps or auxiliary fuel gauges to worry about... or expensive gas can walking off from somebody who thinks they need them more than you. The original fuel sender and pump assembly are modified to work with the factory gas gauge and the fuel is always available for you to use. With the fuel down low, I do not notice any difference in drive-ability. Maybe it feels like an adult riding in the back seat. The large tank does hang a little lower than the factory and would be a poor choice for somebody who spends most of their time skidding along rocks.

The best part? The tank has no bling factor (which might be a problem for some folks). It is even difficult to spot when you are looking for it.
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In a fuel hungry Land Cruiser, range is always a problem. With the LRA fuel tank, range is no longer a concern. If I wanted to relocate my spare tire to a swing away carrier on a bumper (not likely), I could add the LRA auxiliary tank and add another 20 gallons of fuel.
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As a bonus, the crew at Long Range America was super easy to work with. Ward handles the ordering and ordering questions while George quickly answers any technical questions you may have.

I was considering the idea of getting the long range auxiliary tank from them for a 4Runner. Being that I don't want to worry about replacing the original fuel tank for skidding purposes. I'm balancing out the fact that my 4Runner will be more for traveling and exploring while if I want a camping setting then that will be reserved for a trailer to say weight and balance on payload. I don't mind adding a bumper and putting the weight a little further back but then that requires to look at suspension upgrades in the future. I want to run a 4Runner for a little bit and it's. Configuration and just enjoy the road and trails for a bit at a beginner level. Also did you use a aftermarket gauge monitor for the fuel range. I definitely know those Land Cruisers can be extremely thirsty and the newer ones today has more Tech involved with them that unfortunately has reduced the payload of it.

Hopefully the 6th generation that looking at will get back to its roots and maybe do something with the Sequoia to be a large off-road vehicle that has proper off road Goering and terrain selection other than just being a four-wheel low high and in-between setting stuff From my current understanding by lifting your vehicle by a little bit you can help with some of those more difficult trails that can be technically challenging with the dropped fuel tank

 

[KonzaLander]

I was considering the idea of getting the long range auxiliary tank from them for a 4Runner. Being that I don't want to worry about replacing the original fuel tank for skidding purposes. I'm balancing out the fact that my 4Runner will be more for traveling and exploring while if I want a camping setting then that will be reserved for a trailer to say weight and balance on payload. I don't mind adding a bumper and putting the weight a little further back but then that requires to look at suspension upgrades in the future. I want to run a 4Runner for a little bit and it's. Configuration and just enjoy the road and trails for a bit at a beginner level. Also did you use a aftermarket gauge monitor for the fuel range. I definitely know those Land Cruisers can be extremely thirsty and the newer ones today has more Tech involved with them that unfortunately has reduced the payload of it.

Hopefully the 6th generation that looking at will get back to its roots and maybe do something with the Sequoia to be a large off-road vehicle that has proper off road Goering and terrain selection other than just being a four-wheel low high and in-between setting stuff From my current understanding by lifting your vehicle by a little bit you can help with some of those more difficult trails that can be technically challenging with the dropped fuel tank

With the 100 series, a body lift will also raise the LRA tank up to the same level as most aftermarket skid plates. I do not push this vehicle that hard so it is not a concern for me.

I had to modify the stock fuel sending unit and pump frame to work with the LRA tank. This allowed me to use an original fuel pump and allowed the dash gauge to read the fuel level correctly. Since my rig is older it does not have a fuel range or mpg calculator, so I am not sure how those react to the extra fuel capacity. I bet George at LRA could answer that for you.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

I have never heard of LRA. I will have to check them out. I am putting a Titan tank on the rear of the JK. The patriot won't be going far enough out of the way that range is a concern.

 

[KonzaLander]

I have never heard of LRA. I will have to check them out. I am putting a Titan tank on the rear of the JK. The patriot won't be going far enough out of the way that range is a concern.

LRA is Long Range Automotive in Australia. They build extended range fuel tanks for a variety of vehicles. In the States, LRA refers to Long Range America who is the company importing and selling the tanks Long Range Automotive sells.

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[smritte]

I have been eyeing those for a while. If you pop over to IH8MUD you will see quite a number of people who run them. Depending on the vehicle, you can increase the stock tank size and/or add in an auxiliary tank. I want to add in one in the rear. I have poly bags in my rear springs I can inflate to help with the weight if I choose to fill the rear. On the street i would just run the stock one.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I seem to remember that what are now referred to as the "square body" Chevy c/k pickup trucks of the 70's and 80's had a factory option for a second fuel tank. These models (originally referred to as the rounded bodies, believe it or not) had the gas tank mounted under the truck bed on the drivers side. If the option was purchased, the second gas tank - same capacity as the first - would be placed in the similar location on the passenger side. It had it's own fill door on th other side as well, but could be drawn from with just a flip of a switch on the dashboard. So you'd get down to 1/3 tank, flip a switch, and the guage would tip back up to full again.

Does anyone else remember that?

 

[CTO1Mike]

I currently have a 50gal Transfer Flow external fuel tank installed in the bed of my F250.
I get about a 1200 mile range, possibly more if it is just interstate travel.
I refuel when my main tank says 1/4 full. I might have another 150 miles in that last 1/4 but I would rather not find out. LOL
The system is fully automatic.

 

[shortbus4x4]

I seem to remember that what are now referred to as the "square body" Chevy c/k pickup trucks of the 70's and 80's had a factory option for a second fuel tank. These models (originally referred to as the rounded bodies, believe it or not) had the gas tank mounted under the truck bed on the drivers side. If the option was purchased, the second gas tank - same capacity as the first - would be placed in the similar location on the passenger side. It had it's own fill door on th other side as well, but could be drawn from with just a flip of a switch on the dashboard. So you'd get down to 1/3 tank, flip a switch, and the guage would tip back up to full again.

Does anyone else remember that?

Yes. I've owned a few. They were about 20 gallons each and in a crewcab dually 4x4 with a big block and a 4 speed I needed every last gallon to do about 100 miles in mountainous terrain towing a trailer with 6 tons of scrap metal on it. Forty miles empty with just the trailer and then 60 miles loaded.

 

[garyoNC]

I am wrestling with this problem. I have a late model Silverado with a 24 gallon tank and no way to add another. No one wants to mess with all the certifications required to certify add-on gas tanks. So, what I think I'll do is just mount some good quality NATO tanks in the bed. For around town they will easily come out and then when required I'll put them back. A fifteen minute stop to refuel from the portable is not a lot of time. A funnel and some quick latches on the tanks and I'm good. I have thought about this a lot and this seems like the cheapest, easiest way for me.

 

[smritte]

So, what I think I'll do is just mount some good quality NATO tanks in the bed

Every time I look at the cost involved in the 20 gal auxiliary tank for mine, I go back to my fuel cans. Yea it would be nice and the fill system is factory, but it's around $1000. I could always adapt something but the fill system is still over $300 by itself.