Fuel tank LongRange

[DrAngler]

Just got my email, ordered my fuel tank for my Grenadier…

 

[Logsplitter]

I’ve just had an email from Long Range America and have replied with a shipping enquiry to U.K. then I’ll order.

 

[TCMColorado]

I plan to order this tank, but would really like to see a before and after video that demonstrates the change in the exhaust note from both inside and outside the cab.

 

[DrAngler]

I plan to order this tank, but would really like to see a before and after video that demonstrates the change in the exhaust note from both inside and outside the cab.

That makes sense. I simply drive too much. So decided to pull the trigger now.

 

[parb]

This time I'm going to wait for the reviews.
Also I live in California and carb is requiring these things to be tested.

 

[Roach]

Likely has been covered in some other post but was there a design reason that they only gave an overlander (the thing that it does best) a range of 350 to 400 miles? Maybe a weight or some other gov restriction?

 

[TCMColorado]

Likely has been covered in some other post but was there a design reason that they only gave an overlander (the thing that it does best) a range of 350 to 400 miles? Maybe a weight or some other gov restriction?

Only an Ineos insider could answer this with certainly, but it was very likely a weight consideration. Another 16 gallons would have added well over 100 lbs to the wet weight of the vehicle.

 

[Roach]

Only an Ineos insider could answer this with certainly, but it was very likely a weight consideration. Another 16 gallons would have added well over 100 lbs to the wet weight of the vehicle.

Reasonable enough but with a car this heavy, what's another 100lbs
At least an option for a long range tank that was integrated into everything else would be handy.
One thing for certain from my observation of comments on this forum, Ineos owners aren't typically worried about weight, height or MPG (Smile)

 

[TCMColorado]

I completely agree. Given the already high weight of the vehicle quibbling over another 100 pounds is pointless, but OEMs play these games with every model they make. I am just happy to have an aftermarket solution that integrates so cleanly and provides double the fuel capacity.

 

[anand]

Just got my email, ordered my fuel tank for my Grenadier…

Likewise!

 

[SkiBum1]

This time I'm going to wait for the reviews.
Also I live in California and carb is requiring these things to be tested.

 

[SkiBum1]

I received the emails on the long range America tank as well for a pre-order. I like it but they aren’t giving me enough information to pull the trigger.

For example, is it hooked to the main tank or is there a switch to turn on a pump to move the gas to the main tank when needed? This isn’t explained on their site.

Where is the fuel filler hole located and how?

How challenging is it to modify the exhaust to go around the tank when it goes right where the tail pipes connect under the rear guard? A new exhaust or welding maybe? I see they have a new pipe system but no mention of install or challenges.

Do I need to upgrade my rear skid plate as now it would be protecting a fuel tank and we may need a more beefy protection plate?

Can I flip a switch inside the Grenny to move fuel from the auxiliary tank to the main tank?

I am not sure why some basic questions aren’t answered on their site. It is a bit frustrating in my opinion.

 

[anand]

I received the emails on the long range America tank as well for a pre-order. I like it but they aren’t giving me enough information to pull the trigger.

For example, is it hooked to the main tank or is there a switch to turn on a pump to move the gas to the main tank when needed? This isn’t explained on their site.

Where is the fuel filler hole located and how?

How challenging is it to modify the exhaust to go around the tank when it goes right where the tail pipes connect under the rear guard? A new exhaust or welding maybe? I see they have a new pipe system but no mention of install or challenges.

Do I need to upgrade my rear skid plate as now it would be protecting a fuel tank and we may need a more beefy protection plate?

Can I flip a switch inside the Grenny to move fuel from the auxiliary tank to the main tank?

I am not sure why some basic questions aren’t answered on their site. It is a bit frustrating in my opinion.

While not an official LRA response, I'll see if I can shed some light

As with all of their other aux tanks (not primary replacement tanks), they use a small (~1" round) combination pump switch and fuel level LED that is installed somewhere in the dash. When you press the button, it fills the main tank from the aux tank.

On the Facebook groups they've answered a few times that it will use a fuel filler similar to their 80 series LC tanks, where there are two holes, one for each tank (this way you can only fill the OEM tank if that's all the range you want/need). Some of their other tanks (5th gen 4Runner & GX for instance) use one filler and once the main tank is full it then starts filling the aux tank.

The exhaust seems to be a very simple portion of the install, welding on the vehicle is much more involved and I am about 90% sure it is clamp on (this is an assumption).

Rear skid plate is up to you of course; but I don't know of any options. One of their great selling points on their other tanks is that since they aren't plastic, but instead steel tanks, they are less likely to require a skid unless you are really abusing them. This came in very handy on my LRA tanks on our Tundra and DCLB Tacoma (primary replacement tanks) where they were the lowest point when looking from the side.

 

[SkiBum1]

While not an official LRA response, I'll see if I can shed some light

As with all of their other aux tanks (not primary replacement tanks), they use a small (~1" round) combination pump switch and fuel level LED that is installed somewhere in the dash. When you press the button, it fills the main tank from the aux tank.

On the Facebook group's they've answered a few times that it will use a fuel filler similar to their 80 series LC tanks, where there are two holes, one for each tank (this way you can only fill the OEM tank if that's all the range you want/need). Some of their other tanks (5th gen 4Runner & GX for instance) use one filler and once the main tank is full it then starts filling the aux tank.

The exhaust seems to be a very simple portion of the install, welding on the vehicle is much more involved and I am about 90% sure it is clamp on (this is an assumption).

Rear skid plate is up to you of course; but I don't know of any options. One of their great selling points on their other tanks is that since they aren't plastic, but instead steel tanks, they are less likely to require a skid unless you are really abusing them. This came in very handy on my LRA tanks on our Tundra and DCLB Tacoma (primary replacement tanks) where they were the lowest point when looking from the side.

This is really helpful. Thank you!

 

[singlefin]

@SkiBum1 The install doc at the bottom of the LRA page has some photos and shop drawings that might be helpful.