Fuel tank

Mumma Bear · Member

Fuel tank

Cruising Granny · Guru

Hi there Judy and Allan. We need to have a chat.
you could carry a couple of jerry cans in brackets mounted on the rear of the van bumper.
I don't know if they fit an extra tank to the Pajero. Worth a try I suppos.

blaze · Guru

Do a google search on " Long range tanks",(this is a brand name) I think they are made in adelaide
cheers
blaze

Blue Orchid · Senior Member

Cruising Granny wrote:
Hi there Judy and Allan. We need to have a chat.
you could carry a couple of jerry cans in brackets mounted on the rear of the van bumper.
I don't know if they fit an extra tank to the Pajero. Worth a try I suppos.

We looked at getting a long range fuel tank fitted to the Ranger, cheapest quote was $1100.00 and that would only increase the capacity by 40 litres, settled for the two gerry cans for under $60.00

ParamountCruiser · Senior Member

You can get an extra 60 litre tank : http://thelongranger.com.au/pajerolongrangefueltank.html

Mumma Bear · Member

Hi Neil, thanks for the website

Judy

Mumma Bear · Member

Hello Cruising Granny,

Thanks for the advise

Judy

Mumma Bear · Member

Hi Blaze,

Thanks for the info

Judy

jimricho · Guru

ParamountCruiser wrote:
You can get an extra 60 litre tank : http://thelongranger.com.au/pajerolongrangefueltank.html

I have one of these fitted to my 2003 Pajero and found it is well worthwhile. Check with your local ARB franchise.

I consider this to be a much better option than carrying jerry cans.

-- Edited by jimricho on Sunday 18th of March 2012 07:52:26 AM

Vic · Guru

Mumma Bear wrote:
Allan and I are very new to this and intending to travel next year. At present only doing short weekend trips altho we have just returned today from our first long trip (5 days). Well it was long for us. Jokes aside Allan would like to know if anyone knows where in Adelaide you can get long range fuel tanks or what options are available for fitting long range fuel tanks to a Pajero 2002. Dont want to run out of petrol when we do get started on the long trips.
Actually cant wait till we can go and start meeting up with future new friends
Judy

Hi Judy,

What is the capacity and average range of your current tanks when towing?

Do you really need a bigger tank or extra fuel containers?

Helena · Guru

Sorry can't help you with your question but hope you enjoy the forum as you can see by the replies you have got so far they are a real helpful bunch on here. Helena.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Cruising Granny wrote:
Hi there Judy and Allan. We need to have a chat.
you could carry a couple of jerry cans in brackets mounted on the rear of the van bumper.
I don't know if they fit an extra tank to the Pajero. Worth a try I suppos.

I have heard that jerry cans on the rear bumper are a no no in some state's, if somebody hits you up the asre it could mean bye bye van or worse.

golivers travels · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Cruising Granny wrote:
Hi there Judy and Allan. We need to have a chat.
you could carry a couple of jerry cans in brackets mounted on the rear of the van bumper.
I don't know if they fit an extra tank to the Pajero. Worth a try I suppos.
I have heard that jerry cans on the rear bumper are a no no in some state's, if somebody hits you up the asre it could mean bye bye van or worse.

_____________________________________________________________ Yes were told by our caravan dealer that petrol Jerry cans are now illegal to carry on the back or front of vans. Glenda

justcruisin01 · Guru

The chineese steel cans are not worth buying, I've had the old ones for years for the boat with no probs. Bought another one & lasted one trip, so thin that with the expansion & contraction it cracked near the stiffning pressing, recess in the side.

JC

jack biggles · Senior Member

I have a long range tank. My vehicle came with 2 x 90 litre tanks and I ripped out the back one and put a long ranger tank in its place. Its suppose to be bench rated at 166 litres but it holds much closer to 180 litres. All up I now have extended range up to about 1450kms.

One thing to think of its all weight, so I dont run around all the time with the tanks full, just when I can use the opportunity to miss those nasty little inflated prices on some outback runs.....or when im stocking up on cheap diesel. I wouldnt be without it.

Jerry cans on draw bars can be unsafe (especially if we are talking petrol) and they can also be lifted with ease......much harder to gain access to my fuel.

its horses for courses and most aftermarket tanks are around the GRAND mark. I would also suggest that my aftermarket LONG RANGER tank is more sturdy than the standard one.

Dreamcaster51 · Senior Member

We had a Long Ranger tank fitted to our Ford Ranger at ARB Wingfield, yep $1300 increased fuel cap from 70 to 126 ltrs. When we were traveling it was one of the BEST investments we made. You can buy at better prices and bypass the expensive places.
Don't carry Jerry cans on bumper bars or A frame. Damb dangerous. IMHO through experience.