Additional fuel tank (petrol) in boot...
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Gentlemen,
Where to start?!
I'm collecting a FFRR on Saturday and I would like to get an additional c.80-100L tank in the boot of the car.
We will own the car and plan to do so for the next 5 years minimum. Ideally, I would like it to be fitted and carpeted so it stays in keeping with the car. Also, if possible, I would like to use the existing fuel filler and not start drilling holes!
Has anyone done this or can anyone recommend a good place to start?
Where to start?!
I'm collecting a FFRR on Saturday and I would like to get an additional c.80-100L tank in the boot of the car.
We will own the car and plan to do so for the next 5 years minimum. Ideally, I would like it to be fitted and carpeted so it stays in keeping with the car. Also, if possible, I would like to use the existing fuel filler and not start drilling holes!
Has anyone done this or can anyone recommend a good place to start?
It's definitely possible to fit auxilary fuel tanks to 4x4s.
Whether it's possible to fit one to a RR, I don't know.
e.g.
https://www.devon4x4.com/front-runner-auxiliary-fu...
Whether it's possible to fit one to a RR, I don't know.
e.g.
https://www.devon4x4.com/front-runner-auxiliary-fu...
Ah thinking ahead Sir, I congratulate you !
When the zombie apocalypse happens and everyone else with 4x4's etc has ran out of fuel, you will be able to proceed at haste safe in the knowledge you can out range anyone else. Genius !
Back in the real world Id have to ask why ? plus its a costly fill up and an additional hammering on MPG.
Tip - spend less time on the PS4 and enjoy the FFRR as it is.
When the zombie apocalypse happens and everyone else with 4x4's etc has ran out of fuel, you will be able to proceed at haste safe in the knowledge you can out range anyone else. Genius !
Back in the real world Id have to ask why ? plus its a costly fill up and an additional hammering on MPG.
Tip - spend less time on the PS4 and enjoy the FFRR as it is.
LPG conversions for the L322 use the internal spare wheel well as somewhere to site a tank. No idea if this space could also be used for petrol.
The standard tank is already a pretty good shape in how it uses the underside space, but there might be enough real-estate under there between the sills and transmission tunnel to fit something extra.
The standard tank is already a pretty good shape in how it uses the underside space, but there might be enough real-estate under there between the sills and transmission tunnel to fit something extra.
Cold said:
LPG conversions for the L322 use the internal spare wheel well as somewhere to site a tank. No idea if this space could also be used for petrol.
The standard tank is already a pretty good shape in how it uses the underside space, but there might be enough real-estate under there between the sills and transmission tunnel to fit something extra.
I'd imagine you could easily co-opt an LPG tank to the job of holding petrol. The standard tank is already a pretty good shape in how it uses the underside space, but there might be enough real-estate under there between the sills and transmission tunnel to fit something extra.
They're available in loads of sizes, are enormously strong, and safe to have 'inside the car' as long as they're properly fitted.
SpeckledJim said:
Cold said:
LPG conversions for the L322 use the internal spare wheel well as somewhere to site a tank. No idea if this space could also be used for petrol.
The standard tank is already a pretty good shape in how it uses the underside space, but there might be enough real-estate under there between the sills and transmission tunnel to fit something extra.
I'd imagine you could easily co-opt an LPG tank to the job of holding petrol. The standard tank is already a pretty good shape in how it uses the underside space, but there might be enough real-estate under there between the sills and transmission tunnel to fit something extra.
They're available in loads of sizes, are enormously strong, and safe to have 'inside the car' as long as they're properly fitted.
On a tangent and apologies as it's of no help to the OP, but I recently saw this peculiar creation (LPG-converted 2015 Vauxhall Viva with the whole boot used for the tank - see picture 14)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
swagmeister said:
Ah thinking ahead Sir, I congratulate you !
When the zombie apocalypse happens and everyone else with 4x4's etc has ran out of fuel, you will be able to proceed at haste safe in the knowledge you can out range anyone else. Genius !
Back in the real world Id have to ask why ? plus its a costly fill up and an additional hammering on MPG.
Tip - spend less time on the PS4 and enjoy the FFRR as it is.
Hammering on MPG? I'd be surprised if you could even measure the difference, you're only talking about the weight of a passenger in a hugely lardy vehicle. I'd bet that you'd actually save money by not having to spend a couple of minutes in a forecourt / small detour to fill up etc.When the zombie apocalypse happens and everyone else with 4x4's etc has ran out of fuel, you will be able to proceed at haste safe in the knowledge you can out range anyone else. Genius !
Back in the real world Id have to ask why ? plus its a costly fill up and an additional hammering on MPG.
Tip - spend less time on the PS4 and enjoy the FFRR as it is.
The cost of filling it up is also of no relevance either. It's another £130ish, makes no difference if it's in your fuel tank or in your bank account (unless you're concerned about petrol theft, does that happen in the real world?).
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