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sluggerjoe
09-19-2005, 19:21
Does anyone make an auxiliary, add on tank for an 05 Crew Cab short box? That little fuel tank is a pain.
Transfer Flow makes an aftermarket tank ...
http://www.transferflow.com/
http://www.transferflow.com/html/gm_tank_0.html
http://www.transferflow.com/assets/images/GMMIDSHIP.jpeg
"A 45 gallon replacement fuel tank is available for 2500 HD and 3500 HD crew cab and extended cab pickups with 6 1/2 foot beds. A 56 gallon fuel tank is available for 2500 HD and 3500 HD crew cab and extended cab pickups with eight foot beds"
Also try a forum search on "transferflow" for more info...
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LanduytG
09-20-2005, 02:58
That is the very tank I installed last year when I got my truck. I would like more than 45 gallon but it is sure better than 25 gallon.
Greg
Go up to "Towing" and look at my post on "Plumbing An Auxiliary Fuel Tank". I got my tank from Northern Tools (www.northerntool.com). They are made by RDS in Perry, FL. Even though I had to purchase the pump, fittings, switch, etc, from other sources, it was still considerably cheaper than Transfer Flow. Transfer Flow makes a great automatic system, however I wanted a system where I could control the transfer of fuel. I wound up with a 60 gallon diamond plate aluminum tool box/tank combo (fits short beds) for $750. and that included shipping, pump, fittings, etc. The tank itself was $500 plus $100. shipping. Also, if you order over the Northern Tool website, they are $50. less than the catalog price. I don't know where you live, but Transfer Flow quoted me $250. freight from CA to FL. Don't get me wrong, the Transfer Flow system is a first rate system, but it just didn't meet my needs or budget.
jjackson
09-21-2005, 16:25
Sluggerjoe, I have the same tank that Roy W mentioned, except mine is a 41 gallon combo fuel tank/tool box diamond plated. Everything works great. I'm considering selling it as I have a long bed, and wish I would have gotten the larger one, as I only use my truck for towing my 5th wheel. If you think you might be interested, send me a note at the email address in my sig below.
John
cmonroe97
09-26-2005, 07:55
have a 2002 D-Max with an add on 46 gal tank that replaced my reg 25 gal tank. I love it no prob. 2 yrs.charlie...
I have had a 57 gal. supertank on my s/b ext. cab for over a year and it is great. Except when near empty and I fill up.
57 gal X $3.00+ = Wuff! tongue.gif
sluggerjoe
09-26-2005, 16:59
I was hoping for a tank to use in addition to the factory tank, somewhere under the frame. I don't want to use up bed space.
I had a under bed tank made by RDS to my print,
Actualy a card board mock up.
It replaces my spare tire ( dually )
38 gallon 36 useable, could have gone slightly larger.
Set it up as a transfer to main tank, and plumbed so the vents are interconnected ( PCM see's as 1 big tank, no codes )
The fuel transfer ( lift pump )pumps into the main tank vent line just before entering main tank, Both fill vents are connected also, If I over transfer fuel the main tank ( if full )runs back into the aux tank .
I can tow the whole day without a fillup, I can sellect my fuel stops, (truck stops), towing range is a max. of 800 miles, unloaded is 1800 miles, those 2 figures are estimates so I wont push it.
2 tanks one original the other TFI 50 gal, Im happy and the little woman doesnt keep asking are we OK for gas (diesel).
good luck
drive safe
Originally posted by Roy W:
Go up to "Towing" and look at my post on "Plumbing An Auxiliary Fuel Tank". I got my tank from Northern Tools (www.northerntool.com). They are made by RDS in Perry, FL. Even though I had to purchase the pump, fittings, switch, etc, from other sources, it was still considerably cheaper than Transfer Flow. Transfer Flow makes a great automatic system, however I wanted a system where I could control the transfer of fuel. I wound up with a 60 gallon diamond plate aluminum tool box/tank combo (fits short beds) for $750. and that included shipping, pump, fittings, etc. The tank itself was $500 plus $100. shipping. Also, if you order over the Northern Tool website, they are $50. less than the catalog price. I don't know where you live, but Transfer Flow quoted me $250. freight from CA to FL. Don't get me wrong, the Transfer Flow system is a first rate system, but it just didn't meet my needs or budget.
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