Long Range Tanks

[BigMav]

I've done a search and can't find the info I'm looking for. I'm in need of an auxillary fuel tank for my mav. It seems that the most popular option for increasing touring range is a replacement tank. I'm not so keen on this as I don't like having all the fuel stored in one place. So anyway, does anyone know what the quality of 4wdsystems auxillary tanks are like?

[pongo]

NO.

not 4wd systems. ask around and any1 who has had any sort of drama with 4wd systems will happily agree with my statement.

My long range tank was okay after i remade the front tank bracket and welded up a hole and then boought the right fittings as the ones it came with were wrong. Huge ass hassle from them and then there was the 3 months waiting after they said delivered to my door in 2 weeks. I Cant read the hand written tax invoice.

Apparently my tank mounts are different to any Mk patrol made.



Its up to you

[BigMav]

Cheers mate, I figured they must be cheap for a reason. I'll price an LRA or Long Ranger auxillary and see how I go.

[pongo]

My pleasure.
Another option is to go around a few pick n pull wreakers and stick ya head under a few different 4wd's. One here had a sweet little auxillary tank under a dual fuel lwb.

Just offering options.


Cheers

[beretta]

My pleasure.
Another option is to go around a few pick n pull wreakers and stick ya head under a few different 4wd's. One here had a sweet little auxillary tank under a dual fuel lwb.

Just offering options.


Cheers

Which wrecker might that be? I need to pay a visit.

[chappo67@bigpond]

i have a tank if you need it in sydney its of a lpg set up holds about 60lt if your intrested ph 0412033858

[pongo]

My pleasure.
Another option is to go around a few pick n pull wreakers and stick ya head under a few different 4wd's. One here had a sweet little auxillary tank under a dual fuel lwb.

Just offering options.


Cheers

Which wrecker might that be? I need to pay a visit.

Nah its loooong gone. I rechecked a while ago. And i need to keep some secrets

[BigMav]

i have a tank if you need it in sydney its of a lpg set up holds about 60lt if your intrested ph 0412033858

Thanks for the offer but I'm in Brisbane and I wouldn't imagine it being a cheap thing to post.

[bogged]

i have a tank if you need it in sydney its of a lpg set up holds about 60lt if your intrested ph 0412033858

Thanks for the offer but I'm in Brisbane and I wouldn't imagine it being a cheap thing to post.

Good luck finding a company that freights fuel tanks, few people have had probs in th past :(

[Tiny]

http://www.my4x4.com.au/onlinestore/sto ... duct=11031

[jessie928]

i have AUX MRA tank for a a LWB and a SWB in great condition

In sydney

leeme know

Jes

[challenger]

Jes - you have a PM

[Cossie]

Is anything 4wdsystems do any good? All I hear is how shit their stuff is?

[bogged]

BIGMAV

check in wanted I think it is, dude swapping LRT for stocky tank

[pongo]

Is anything 4wdsystems do any good? All I hear is how shit their stuff is?

Dont think so. There service is where they are absolute wankers. Never again. A company the size of there's should be a brilliant company to deal with.

[BigMav]

Ended up with an LRA tank. Its getting fitted in a couple of weeks, I haven't got the time to go hunting for a second hand one at the moment unfortunately. Will see how it goes when I do the simpson in June!

[pongo]

Ended up with an LRA tank. Its getting fitted in a couple of weeks, I haven't got the time to go hunting for a second hand one at the moment unfortunately. Will see how it goes when I do the simpson in June!

A BIG lesson i learnt from racing pushbikes is not to Fit/adjusrt anything a couple days before a race,etc. If you factor this in relativity to a 4wd adventure it will make it a more hassle free journey. Just say they dont tighten the bolts up or a clamp,etc properly and you overlook checking and rechecking that all is tight, Half way across the simpsonthe tank kisses the dirt.

Only trying to help out of experience as i do my services a month before hand of going on any trip. Its sthe small things that can make or break a trip. Enjoy

CHeers

[BigMav]

Point taken, I know not to trust anyone with my car. It will be the first time its had work done on it by somebody besides myself since I've owned it, i'll be rechecking all the mounting points you can count on that.

[currentlyoffline]

i'll be rechecking all the mounting points you can count on that.

I have a Long ranger 60-70 litre tank in my 96 GQ, but it is used for water, not diesel, same tank and location, mine is stainless though.
On my last big trip, the tank rubbed through both the brake line and the fuel line, as when it is fitted there is only about 20mm between the drivers side chassis rail and the tank.
The mounts have a little bit of play in their locationg holes, make sure nothing touches or can rub as the steel brake and diesel lines are very close to the tank. Where they rubbed through was the front (engine end) drivers side corner.
I would have to add that was my third trip accross the simpson, and this time around, I spent 10 days in the dessert, so it may take a while to develop.
The tank has been in the car since new, and this happened 9 years on.
I have also had the tank repaired 3 times as chassis flex seems to cause the seams to start to weep.
BTW a French Line (Most common) trek should take 70-90 litres in a 4.2 GQ diesel, non turbo, 90-110 in a turbo if you go directly from Mt Dare Station or OOdnadatta to Birdsvile or 10 litres more if you travel in the other direction