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Re: Diesel Aux Tank wiring
beemerphile1 wrote: roadnerd wrote: beemerphile1 wrote: roadnerd wrote: I just scored a clean(ish) 50 gallon Weather Guard Aux tank + GPI 150s (15 GPM) pump setup on Craigslist. It will be going in my f250 (standard bed) to add a bit of range. It will not live in the truck full time, as I need the space for other stuff for "daily driving". It seems like the easiest way to hook up the pump is just to get 12V off of the 7 pin connector that is already wired in the bed (PO setup it up to tow a 5er, I pull a TT). The only problem I see with this is the potential to have the fuel stolen, as all someone would have to do plug the pump in a start stealing. The only other real option (other than just throwing a 12V car battery in the bed when traveling), which seems like overkill, is to hook something up to an upfitter switch. This is not a DOT tank, so gravity feed is not an option. Any words of wisdom on this? Isn't the power supply in the seven way controlled by the ignition? It normally is in a Ford. Good question - yes it is , unlike my camping buddy's Ram ;) (which we had to jump start on our last camping trip) I was planning on "hot fueling" which I usually do anyways due to turbo cooldown. I've done this MANY times @truck stops, never been an issue. You said you were concerned with theft of fuel, when the ignition is off, the seven way power is off, the pump won't work. I have no idea what "hot fueling" means, explain please? Sorry, that was a complete buzzword party foul on my part. "Hot Fueling" is adding fuel with the engine still on. Your point about the 7 way being powered off is correct, and shows that I didn't think it through all the way ;) Thanks!885Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel Aux Tank wiring
beemerphile1 wrote: roadnerd wrote: I just scored a clean(ish) 50 gallon Weather Guard Aux tank + GPI 150s (15 GPM) pump setup on Craigslist. It will be going in my f250 (standard bed) to add a bit of range. It will not live in the truck full time, as I need the space for other stuff for "daily driving". It seems like the easiest way to hook up the pump is just to get 12V off of the 7 pin connector that is already wired in the bed (PO setup it up to tow a 5er, I pull a TT). The only problem I see with this is the potential to have the fuel stolen, as all someone would have to do plug the pump in a start stealing. The only other real option (other than just throwing a 12V car battery in the bed when traveling), which seems like overkill, is to hook something up to an upfitter switch. This is not a DOT tank, so gravity feed is not an option. Any words of wisdom on this? Isn't the power supply in the seven way controlled by the ignition? It normally is in a Ford. Good question - yes it is , unlike my camping buddy's Ram ;) (which we had to jump start on our last camping trip) I was planning on "hot fueling" which I usually do anyways due to turbo cooldown. I've done this MANY times @truck stops, never been an issue.886Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel Aux Tank wiring
fj12ryder wrote: Man, that's a lot of work.^^^^^^^^^^^ And I'm not sure what the "huge plus" is that you can fill on the fly. I'm ready to stop when the main truck tank needs to be refilled, and it only takes a few minutes, so I can do that while Peggy visits the restroom or whatever. We're usually stopped for 20-25 minutes so no rush. Filling on the fly would be okay, but not worth crawling under the truck and doing the replumbing and rewiring, at least not to me. This ;) The point of the aux tank (for me) is to be able to be MUCH more flexible with rest stops, and not have the whole driving part revolve around finding diesel at a place that is easy to get in and out of. I'd much rather pull over at a nice rest stop, extend the slide, have a nice meal, and then refuel and get going (and I actually like refueling at truck stops, I just don't like much else about them)244Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel Aux Tank wiring
fj12ryder wrote: I ran a power line to one of the batteries under the hood. I use a couple of large alligator clamps to attach the line to the battery when I want to pump. I've thought about putting in an inline switch, but just have never gotten around to it. :) I hadn't considered plugging into the 7 way plug, but that's a good idea. Except of course I have my toyhauler plugged into it. :) I have the luxury of having 2 7-ways, one in the bed and one at the bumper ;)245Views0likes0CommentsDiesel Aux Tank wiring
I just scored a clean(ish) 50 gallon Weather Guard Aux tank + GPI 150s (15 GPM) pump setup on Craigslist. It will be going in my f250 (standard bed) to add a bit of range. It will not live in the truck full time, as I need the space for other stuff for "daily driving". It seems like the easiest way to hook up the pump is just to get 12V off of the 7 pin connector that is already wired in the bed (PO setup it up to tow a 5er, I pull a TT). The only problem I see with this is the potential to have the fuel stolen, as all someone would have to do plug the pump in a start stealing. The only other real option (other than just throwing a 12V car battery in the bed when traveling), which seems like overkill, is to hook something up to an upfitter switch. This is not a DOT tank, so gravity feed is not an option. Any words of wisdom on this?2.9KViews0likes22CommentsRe: Electric tongue jack
I recently installed what is basically that same jack on my 26' TT (probably 800-1000LBS tongue weight) to alleviate the non stop complaining of the 13 year old that had to operate the manual jack it replaced (honestly, I wanted it too ;) ). It's a pretty solid jack for the price - so far, no issues. It does take awhile to go up/down, but for that price, what do you expect? To get "Made in USA" quality,it would have been at least 3x the price, so I decided to take my chances with made in China - so far, no regrets. You should do it - it makes EVERYTHING easier, (un)hitching, leveling and install load leveling bars are all not a big deal anymore. I'm moderately mechanical, and it took me about an hour to install it.424Views0likes0Comments
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