Pony tank in a duramax

[mb1]

Where did you get your tank from, I would be interested in one.

When I bought my truck it was already in there, but ST1 ( posted above ) has the best prices on them I've seen in Canada.

 

[pete gads]

I have a 190L in back of my d-max, off floor so can get a 2x4 under to haul, Have canopy fill throught window or from back door. Have little elect. pump with selinoid valve that sucks from about 1cm off bottom and goes into truck filler tube. Fill while driving, can pull 4 sleds in close trailer to valmount, out to allen 2 and back to edm with out filling up Works great.

 

[GasCan]

I can see the point about the cost of fuel in other locations but there's no way I wanna drive that long without a break anyways. You guys that are driving straight through on 6-8 hour trips without fueling, are you wearing depends?

Sorry...couldn't resist! lol

 

[Cyle]

It's not just so you can drive non stop. Like going to Mcbride, have to stop for fuel in hinton, then sometimes a bit in mcbride, then maybe again on the way home, just depends. Filling up like 2-3 times gets so annoying. Plus the diesel is 20 cents more in mcbride then edmonton, the extra money adds up pretty good. Just nice to fill up before leaving and not worry about diesel at all. But I will drive about 6 hours without stopping.

 

[gz7]

Check out Tonka Truck Equipment in Edmonton, They built one for my Duramax and I love it. They will custom build to your needs.

 

[GasCan]

It's not just so you can drive non stop. Like going to Mcbride, have to stop for fuel in hinton, then sometimes a bit in mcbride, then maybe again on the way home, just depends. Filling up like 2-3 times gets so annoying. Plus the diesel is 20 cents more in mcbride then edmonton, the extra money adds up pretty good. Just nice to fill up before leaving and not worry about diesel at all. But I will drive about 6 hours without stopping.

I know it makes total sen$e. I filled up in Lake Louise last week and it was .20 cents more than it was in Calgary.

 

[mb1]

even just in edm, I fill at the flying J whenever I'm nearby... it's usually $0.08 cheaper than the other stations.

 

[RMK Junky]

I've heard that BC has a little pet pieve with aftermarket fuel tanks again this year. The CVSE likes to pick on pilot cars for this so I would imagine it's just a matter of time before they want to look under your sled deck . I've been snooping around and found a little info. When going to an aftermarket fuel cell for the box, make sure your ass is covered with current regs

 

[Hitchguy]

Why bother installing a tank in the box when you can install a transferflow tank and almost double your capacity and not take up any space in your truck! Also is dot approved, and you use the stock filler. If any one is looking for one for a short box duramax pm me I have one left thanks.

 

[Oilboy]

because a transfer flow tank is 1300 to 1600 bux. You can get a custom made tank for 700ish dpending on how fancy, and it holds way more fuel.
transfer flow undertruck tank holds what 180L for $1400
or stock tank 100L and nice little 200L checkerplate tank for $600 now you have tripple the capacity for less than half the price.
and if you put a pump in it ($350) you have the ability to help someone out if they are low on diesel, or fill up any other diesel vehicle/equip you have.

 

[Hitchguy]

Wow just one thing comes to my mind with all you guys and your pony tanks SAFETY are those 3/8 bolts going to secure that tank from comming out?

 

[Oilboy]

nope but a 2'' 2500# wratchet strap aint goint to let to move. it was good enuf to meet tech at august blackout too

 

[Cyle]

Yea i'd much rather have a bigger stock tank, but with a short box it's pretty limited and not cheap. I picked up a 35G tank for $175 only loose the first 8" of my box, I can live with it. Yea it is technically illegal because it's gravity feed and they wouldn't like how it's mounted, but o well. Far as i'm concerned if the truck rolls does it really matter? As long as diesel doesn't come out, who cares. Mine is secured good enough to my box, not to mention it's pretty small and only weights like 350lbs full.

I'd much preferr to not have it in the box, but not going to drop over $1000 for extra fuel capacity.

 

[glfr9]

Hi I got my Aluminum tank made by a welder in Lacombe, great job and very reasonably priced.

 

[Jay K]

To prevent accidental spillage, we usually use a transfer pump and a solenoid and use a rotary timer to ensure the transfer is not forgotten.
Big Bro had to pay cleanup costs after he left switch on while stopped for coffee.
Timer just as easy to instal as a switch, and much safer. Solenoid to ensure proper closure. Pump (optional) to speed up transfer.

 

[jasonmt]

I've heard that BC has a little pet pieve with aftermarket fuel tanks again this year. The CVSE likes to pick on pilot cars for this so I would imagine it's just a matter of time before they want to look under your sled deck . I've been snooping around and found a little info. When going to an aftermarket fuel cell for the box, make sure your ass is covered with current regs

Diesel in tanks under 450L are exempted from pretty much all the requirements for TDG under Section 1.33:



Class 3, Flammable Liquids: General Exemption (Section 1.33)
Part 3 (Documentation), Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks), Part 5 (Means of
Containment), Part 6 (Training), Part 7 (Emergency Response Assistance Plan), Part 9
(Road) and Part 10 (Rail) of the TDG Regulations do not apply to dangerous goods in Class 3, Flammable Liquids, if the dangerous goods:
• have no subsidiary classification,
• have a flash point above 37.8 ºC and Packing Group III, and
• are contained in one or more small containers (450 L or less) that are designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport there will be no accidental release of the dangerous goods.


This exemption is applicable to diesel but not to gasoline.

Then there is also the Exemption in Section 1.35 of the TDG for UN1202 and UN1203:



UN1202, Diesel Fuel, or UN1203, Gasoline, Exemption (Section 1.35)
You do not require a dangerous goods shipping document or dangerous goods training certificate when gasoline or diesel is transported by road, in one or more containers if:
• the total capacity of all the containers is not more than 2000 liters;
• each of the containers displays the label or placard required in Part 4 of the TDG Regulations (the UN number is not required on a placard);
• each container is secured to the road vehicle so that the label or at least one placard displayed on each one is visible from outside the vehicle.
A practical application of this exemption is with respect to tidy tanks in the rear of pickup trucks. If the tank has a capacity between 450 liters and 2000 liters then the only requirement is to have at least one flammable liquid placard (Class 3) attached to the tank on the visible side.

Containers of gasoline with a volume of 450 liters or less are considered small containers and need to display the proper label (Class 3).

Diesel fuel in containers with a capacity of 450 liters or less is not regulated.