Tow vehicle fuel tank size
Researching for suitable truck to pull 32 ft 5th wheel, and was quite sold on the 2015 Ford 1 ton with a 6.5 ft box, right up until I found out it has a 98 litre gas tank. With the 1/2 ton I currently...
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smkettner wrote:Greentreena wrote:+1
I find that my fuel outlasts my families need to stop. I can only think of one time since 2009 that I was worried about running out of fuel. Besides, a person can alway add a jerry can or 2 of diesel in the back of the truck for the off the beaten path adventures.
I only get 180/200 miles or three hours and that is plenty before I need to walk a bit.
One maybe two stops for fuel and I am done for driving that day anyway.
I do try to time the fuel and lunch stop together.
600 mile range is overrated IMO.
The problem is stopping takes too long. Unless you approach stopping like a NASCAR pit crew. A stop can easily take 15-30 minutes.
My bladder can easily last longer that 3 hours. With those small tanks as soon as you get going it's time to start thinking about re-fueling.
I do not need to stop at all on a trip less than 350 miles.90% of my trip are less than 350 miles, which means I seldom need to fill up with the 5'er attached.
The small tanks are a nuisance and result in lots of hassle when towing. They are definitely not for me.
