Auxiliary Gas Tank wanted

SirStrider · 11-10-2006, 01:09 AM

Does anyone have any information on adding an auxiliary gas tank to the Titan? I can't seem to find any info here or on web.

SirStrider · 12-07-2006, 07:34 AM

anyone???
anyone???
anyone???
anyone???
anyone???
anyone???

FtWTitan · 12-07-2006, 07:40 AM

It would have to be a complete custom setup. I nominate you to be the first. Be sure to show us pics

SirStrider · 12-07-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FtWTitan

It would have to be a complete custom setup. I nominate you to be the first. Be sure to show us pics

ouch!!! I can barely get the air box back together (of course it was cold as hell, the platic was hard, and my hands numb -- 12 here last time I checked)

Guess I will table this until after I get the pipes and nerfs and bull guard and and and...

DataOverCable · 09-15-2007, 06:37 PM

Okay....time to come out of lurk mode....

We need to have some custom MFG folks step up and build us a box mountable Aux gas tank...My 5th wheel range is only 196 miles on the stock tank!!!!

JR

12glocks · 09-15-2007, 07:18 PM

http://www.rdsaluminum.com/homepage.html

I think it is page 18 of their catolog that has all there tanks. I called them and talked to them. They said their tanks are built tougher than any OE tank. Using them for gasoline is not legal in kalifornia (shocker). Also, you cannot let them gravity feed like you can diesel. You have to have a fuel pump which they said was readily available (12 volt in-line model). I checked at my local auto parts store and it is available and they can custom make the fuel lines as well. They have many configurations.

I was turned on to this company by my friend who has the tool box axillary tank combo. He has been happy with it.

I was considering doing the install when I learned that Nissan is SUPPOSED to be coming out with a diesel truck in the 09 model year, so I am holding my breath for that. I want to better mileage of a diesel and diesel fuel is subject to less degradation than gasoline is, not to mention the trucks are subject to less regulation for some reason. It could certainly be done though.

OH yea, they way they hook into the fuel system is at the filler neck of the OE tank. You put a check valve in there just above the incoming fuel line so that it can't spill. With a diesel you can just let the auxillary tank gravity the whole time you are on the road because it won't spill. This caused the check engine light in my friends Duramax to come on though. I guess with a gas truck you turn the fuel pump on, top it off, and keep going.

Let's see, what else? In gas trucks you have to have the vent on the top. You can vent down through the bottom of the bed with diesel. And there is a rollover valve on the breather in case the truck rolls, fuel will not leak out.

Hope this helps. It's all I can think of right now.