Auxiliary Gas Tank for Tow Vehicle

I have a buddy with an 2014 F250 short bed. He is getting the 50 gallon TransferFkow tank on Thursday (they are doing the install). I can snap some pics if anyone would like. He went with the 50 due to the fact it works with a cover and potential FW.

Cale

Only thing I can comment is that I've heard of the seals on the Titans allowing water to enter the tank if not installed correctly. Water in fuel is bad, and will potentially ruin your fuel system. I would personally use a good, qualified installer who stands behind his work.

For my truck I'd go with a in-bed aux tank, likely RDS as seen on northern tool's site. But then I have a long bed.

The aux tank was one of the best decisions I made. You pick the brand that will work for you.

ford truck guy wrote:

calewjohnson wrote:

shum02 wrote:

usaclark wrote:
Planning to purchase a new Ford F 350 with the diesel engine, crew cab and short bed. It only comes with a 26 gallon fuel tank. I would like to purchase an auxiliary fuel tank. Do any of you who have experience with these kinds of matters have any recommendations for me? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Careful! I've heard that Ford is not too keen on aux tanks on the new trucks. check with your dealer!

Not true...I had my Transfer Flow installed in Chico, CA (by Transfer Flow). They are authorized by Ford to modify the fuel system for tank install. The Ford Dealer near me will install only Transfer Flow tanks, but Transfer Flow installed it cheaper, as they use the install time as R&D (to update manuals and such
I know they make tanks that will work with a short bed and FW hitch, I want to say it is there 50 gallon tank. As stated earlier, don't for get the weight addition. A full 98 gallons and tank for me is 895lbs....

Cale

My local dealer paid to have the local accessories dealer install my 51 gallon Titan before I took delivery.... It was part of my deal...

We briefly contemplated Titan or AeroTanks when we bought our truck, but I have a 40 gallon stock tank...for a little more, I got the aux tank...funny though, the 98 gallon was cheaper than the 50 gallon...

Cale

calewjohnson wrote:

shum02 wrote:

usaclark wrote:
Planning to purchase a new Ford F 350 with the diesel engine, crew cab and short bed. It only comes with a 26 gallon fuel tank. I would like to purchase an auxiliary fuel tank. Do any of you who have experience with these kinds of matters have any recommendations for me? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Careful! I've heard that Ford is not too keen on aux tanks on the new trucks. check with your dealer!

Not true...I had my Transfer Flow installed in Chico, CA (by Transfer Flow). They are authorized by Ford to modify the fuel system for tank install. The Ford Dealer near me will install only Transfer Flow tanks, but Transfer Flow installed it cheaper, as they use the install time as R&D (to update manuals and such
I know they make tanks that will work with a short bed and FW hitch, I want to say it is there 50 gallon tank. As stated earlier, don't for get the weight addition. A full 98 gallons and tank for me is 895lbs....

Cale

My local dealer paid to have the local accessories dealer install my 51 gallon Titan before I took delivery.... It was part of my deal...

shum02 wrote:

usaclark wrote:
Planning to purchase a new Ford F 350 with the diesel engine, crew cab and short bed. It only comes with a 26 gallon fuel tank. I would like to purchase an auxiliary fuel tank. Do any of you who have experience with these kinds of matters have any recommendations for me? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Careful! I've heard that Ford is not too keen on aux tanks on the new trucks. check with your dealer!

Not true...I had my Transfer Flow installed in Chico, CA (by Transfer Flow). They are authorized by Ford to modify the fuel system for tank install. The Ford Dealer near me will install only Transfer Flow tanks, but Transfer Flow installed it cheaper, as they use the install time as R&D (to update manuals and such).

I know they make tanks that will work with a short bed and FW hitch, I want to say it is there 50 gallon tank. As stated earlier, don't for get the weight addition. A full 98 gallons and tank for me is 895lbs....

Cale

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have provided me with information and important things to take into account. This Forum has been very helpful to me.

Thanks Again.

TRIPLE8 wrote:

PFitt wrote:
I have a short bed truck with a RDS 45 gal Vertical Tank only 9" out of bed plenty of room for my PullRight hitch.I can go 600-700 miles before fueling, very handy out west and allows you to find best price on fuel for the day. Very easy install. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200306745_200306745

Hi, I just installed this same tank, wish I had done this years earlier.

I installed this 45 gal RDS tank(gravity fed) and it works just fine.

usaclark wrote:
My reason for the short bed is two fold:
1. The garage issue
2. This will be our second vehicle and the longer the wheel base the more challenging the parking. My wife will be driving it often. She has driven our one ton pickup years ago with no problem but I'm just trying to make things easier on her.

By the way, I appreciate all of your comments. This is the most helpful group of people I know. Thanks Again.

Well can't help with the garage, unless you let me help you with a chain saw! :B

The parking issues, I find that Reverse is my best friend in parking lots! 95% of the time I back into a space, benefits are two fold, I find it easier, and FAR better vision pulling out.

I can understand the concept of getting the best price, but as I run over the GVWR, I can't afford the weight.

We did the Titan tank replacement. Pulled out the stock tank and installed the 52 gallon replacement. Gauge works fine. One of the best mods that I've done to our truck.