Fuel Tank Refurb

[glennemay]

Good Morning all,


So I just bought a new to me 2011 Open Roads Rolling Thunder Toy Hauler.

The previous owner never used the fueling station on the camper. I am wondering what would be a good way to make sure it is clean enough to use moving forward.

I had thoughts of adding some kerosene to the tank on a long drive and then dumping that to clean out any water or crud that may have built up in the tank.

I would love to hear some opinions please.


Thank You
Glenn

[glennemay]

These are definitely some great suggestions.

😉 I guess I Was hoping for non removal of the tank. The camper is insulated and the tank is up in the underbelly. I am assuming you all are correct in the sense that it does have to come out in order to be completely cleaned and made useable.

[valhalla360]

If you can remove it without making it a big project:
- Drain
- Add water and a strong degreaser (such as dish soap). Slosh around and drain.
- Observe the inside with a flashlight to see if there is still crud and repeat.
- I've known people who insert a power washer wand to help get the tough stuff.
- Drain and let fully dry.
- Reinstall

[_1Flyboy]

…. I’d look for a well equipped Radiator Shop in your area to check it out and advise; sealing a fuel tank takes a lot of work to clean PROPERLY prior to coating the inside if’s you don’t want the coating to peal off in the future. And a properly placed drain flange on the fuel tank will make draining excess coating from the tank easier… Maybe UTUBE can help? I’ve done a few thousand fuel tanks in my life…

[theoldwizard1]

The BEST solution is to remove the tank, place a couple of handfuls of clean gravel in it, some diesel/kerosene, plug all the holes and roll it around on the grass. Drain, remove the gravel, add soap and water and repeat.

Last rinse well with clean water and leave in the sun (or use a heater) to dry it thoroughly. There are several products on the market to seal fuel tanks from the inside.