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The 60gal diesel tank is $1800 and they sell plenty of those. $2k seems in line if its around 60gal, especially since it would be the ONLY option on the market.
That will be one of my first major upgrades. I'm contacting the lady on the email provided to try and move the process forward. I would be doing the install myself.I got an email from Transfer Flow a week ago.
Anyone have any thoughts on the $2k estimated cost?
A bigger tank sounds great, but my wife and daughter make me pull over so they can pee before our gas tank in near empty, so I have plenty of opportunity to keep the tank topped off.
I really don't think it all evens out. With 21 additional gallons, taking a 60 gallon example, the total weight of the additional fuel is about 126 pounds while the unladen boost could be as high as 315 miles - with a reasonable towing increase up to 178 miles.I'm all in for a larger gas tank on the 7.3. Just remember, more gas = more weight = less mpg, so it all evens out. At this point i'll be happy with anything from 48 - 60 gallons. 50 would be perfect.
I really don't think it all evens out. With 21 additional gallons, taking a 60 gallon example, the total weight of the additional fuel is about 126 pounds while the unladen boost could be as high as 315 miles - with a reasonable towing increase up to 178 miles.
The benefit so grossly outweighs the cost that it's not even worth considering as a counter-point.
You are correct. Totally over exaggerating. Does not even out but was just making a point more fuel takes up more payload. Just that there are a lot of people on several threads concerned about their towing payloads but at the same time complaining about the tank size. I am one of them. I like to tow but I do not like the small gas tank on these short bed SD's. But i am with you, I'd much rather have the larger tank. If its 60 gallons, i can still limit how much gas i want to put in. It's not like im going to go 600 miles without taking a break. I would like 300-350 miles and that is cutting it close on these gas tanks when hauling a heavy load....especially out west.I really don't think it all evens out. With 21 additional gallons, taking a 60 gallon example, the total weight of the additional fuel is about 126 pounds while the unladen boost could be as high as 315 miles - with a reasonable towing increase up to 178 miles.
The benefit so grossly outweighs the cost that it's not even worth considering as a counter-point.
More pics pls!!!My 42gal ati transfer tank finally showed up after a month and it fits perfect under the tonneau cover with the gpi ez-8 pump on top so this should work fine. Prob gonna set it up so I can take in and out as needed. Will wire up quick connect to upfitter and hook up a grounding strap then strap it down good to the tie downs. Here is the one I wound up getting, it all was under $800 with the ez-8 pump.
https://leonardaccessories.com/prod...nks-square-and-rectangle-by-ati?sku=ATI-TTR42
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As far as I know all remotely modern vehicles maintain a built-in reserve. Empty on the gauge is never truly empty.It states that we have 34 gallon tanks, however, I drove my truck down to 34 miles left and the truck only took 30 gallons… Is there a built-in reserve?
Definitely post some pics of your install, please! Definitely got my interests peaked.My 42gal ati transfer tank finally showed up after a month and it fits perfect under the tonneau cover with the gpi ez-8 pump on top so this should work fine. Prob gonna set it up so I can take in and out as needed. Will wire up quick connect to upfitter and hook up a grounding strap then strap it down good to the tie downs. Here is the one I wound up getting, it all was under $800 with the ez-8 pump.
https://leonardaccessories.com/prod...nks-square-and-rectangle-by-ati?sku=ATI-TTR42
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More pics pls!!!
That's a bummer. Do you have the whole tank bolted to the bed? Do you have a hard top tonneau bed cover?Well I screwed up by dry fitting the pump on the tank to check the clearance... The aluminum threads seized and are damaged now, crazy as I just barely tightened it on there by hand. Fortunately I got it off without destroying anything but the threads are going to need to be cleaned up, they are tapered so shouldnt be a big deal. For anyone else attempting this type of setup put anti seize on the threads before your even attempt to put the pump on!
Anyway it will be a couple of days before I get this done now as ATI was nice enough offer to ship a tap to me to fix it. Here is a better pic showing the clearance, no hose on it yet, the handle goes in a cradle by the pump. I may stand it off the front of the bed to get some more clearance for the pump to spin around, its at an angle in the pic.
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That's a bummer. Do you have the whole tank bolted to the bed? Do you have a hard top tonneau bed cover?
Requested lets see keep them coming.you can go to https://www.transferflow.com/suggestions and add your request for them to make a larger gas tank. Lots of people on the FTE Forum have done so already. The more people requesting the higher chance we will get one. They already make gas tanks for F150 and Tundra.
Well 34 miles at 15 mpg is over 2 gallons, plus about 2 reserve so yea that fits.It states that we have 34 gallon tanks, however, I drove my truck down to 34 miles left and the truck only took 30 gallons… Is there a built-in reserve?