LONG RANGE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK?

[yrwins]

Do some know were I can replace the original fuel tank for a longer range aux tank ?

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[WestwallNF104A]

I have the Long Range America aux tank. It is an additional tank mounted alongside the existing tank. It doubles your range.

I don't know of a tank that can do that by itself. There simply isn't room for that.

 

[SanTan38]

I’ve looked at those auxiliary tanks also. Boy oh boy are they expensive. Especially the auto-transferring models. I decided to stick with the 4, five gallon gas cans in the bed, that I already had on hand. lol.

 

[69charged]

I just looked up the long range America tank and says it's not compatible with the diesel. Is yours a diesel?
Definitely would be nice to get a longer range.

 

[Steven_B]

I just looked up the long range America tank and says it's not compatible with the diesel. Is yours a diesel?
Definitely would be nice to get a longer range.

"Rumor" has it that they have one for the diesel, but they don't advertise it because it will only work with a weight reduction system.

 

[fourfa]

Please note this thread was posted in the diesel section, people

FWIW I have one of these semi-permanently mounted in the bed, with a simple electric stick transfer pump. Cheap, easy, works for me. It’s a bit to tall to fit under some tonneaus though.

 

[Waltzforzizi]

Evo manufacturing has a fuel cell mount where the spare tire goes. I'd like to see some pics of someone installing it.

 

[biodiesel]

I installed an in-bed auxiliary fuel tank in our 2015 and 2020 Ram EcoDiesel, but I didn't want to do the same in the Gladiator. I'm planning to carry a portable fuel cell in the Gladiator when I travel in remote places, then use a battery transfer pump to transfer the fluid. It's not the most ideal situation, but it's better than nothing and it would only be used on rare occasions.

I love the auxiliary tanks in my Ram trucks, though. They are auto fill and make it super convenient, clean, and easy.

Titan does make a 15-gallon tank for the Jeep Gladiator. TITAN Gladiator Sidekick Tank (5060015) (titanfueltanks.com)

 

[fourfa]

Titan says “NEW MODEL COMING IN THREE WEEKS!”about the Gladiator-specific Sidekick. Really curious what that ends up being.

Their current Gladiator-specific model is intended to mount on the passenger side, which is kind of a pain. I got the generic rather than the Gladiator-specific kit (which is just a different mounting bracket anyway) and mounted on the driver side. Short video about it here. There’s a little bit of lost space, which I end up using anyway. Not a big deal.

 

[Krobarr]

I am just getting a custom made Diesel Sliptank with a Gravity fill switch installed today! The tank will end up being approximately 120L of extra fuel, almost two full tanks. Towing my Camper trailer, I’m hoping to extend the range from approximately 400 Kms to over 1,150 Kms. I pick it up tomorrow and will post more pics.
I plan to get a custom slide drawer made to extend from the Sliptank to the tailgate. And it’ll all be bolted into place to the bed. They’re Line X’n my box today too

 

[PuddleJumper]

I installed an in-bed auxiliary fuel tank in our 2015 and 2020 Ram EcoDiesel, but I didn't want to do the same in the Gladiator. I'm planning to carry a portable fuel cell in the Gladiator when I travel in remote places, then use a battery transfer pump to transfer the fluid. It's not the most ideal situation, but it's better than nothing and it would only be used on rare occasions.

I love the auxiliary tanks in my Ram trucks, though. They are auto fill and make it super convenient, clean, and easy.

Titan does make a 15-gallon tank for th Jeep Gladiator. TITAN Gladiator Sidekick Tank (5060015) (titanfueltanks.com)

That side kick is the solution I needed to make my planned hemi swap work! I just couldn't justify the LRA aluminum one cus of the weight and how low it sits. I would have smacked it on everything and it cost an insane amount to just carry fuel and a transfer pump.

 

[Zapper]

Please note this thread was posted in the diesel section, people

FWIW I have one of these semi-permanently mounted in the bed, with a simple electric stick transfer pump. Cheap, easy, works for me. It’s a bit to tall to fit under some tonneaus though.

Question on the transfer pump. I find everytime I am transferring gas I get it on my hands somehow and I have to deal with the stink for an hour. Does the transfer pump generally allow you to keep clean while transferring fuel?

 

[fourfa]

Well, mine is diesel not gas, so it’s less stinky all around. On the other hand it’s oily and tends to stick around forever when it does spill. I have a pair of chemical-proof gloves in a giant, thick ziploc bag with the pump and nozzle adapter. That works pretty well.

The Titan also comes with a simple Safety Siphon - shake it to start flowing, that’s it. Very simple. I used it successfully for a couple years but very cold diesel is so viscous, I found it sometimes hard to start and always very slow in the cold. Not a problem for gasoline. If you give the Sidekick a try, I’d see how the siphon works for you first.

My one other critique of the siphon though is that the hose would stay kinked after being folded in storage for a while. Ideally you’d store it wound on some circular form to prevent kinks.

 

[ttn333]

Titan says “NEW MODEL COMING IN THREE WEEKS!”about the Gladiator-specific Sidekick. Really curious what that ends up being.

Their current Gladiator-specific model is intended to mount on the passenger side, which is kind of a pain. I got the generic rather than the Gladiator-specific kit (which is just a different mounting bracket anyway) and mounted on the driver side. Short video about it here. There’s a little bit of lost space, which I end up using anyway. Not a big deal.

I hope they have reworked it so it'll sit on the driver's side, resting on the wheelweel, and also maybe an inch slimmer so it'll be the same width as the wheelwell. My drawer is against the wheelwell. If that's the case, I'll definitely be putting an order in. I'm so tired of the rotopax.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Question on the transfer pump. I find everytime I am transferring gas I get it on my hands somehow and I have to deal with the stink for an hour. Does the transfer pump generally allow you to keep clean while transferring fuel?

The blue nitrile gloves are good for that type of use. I get them at Sam's Club for about $10 for a box of 200. I have a pair of work gloves I keep inside the back door. They work well to keep my hands clean when just filling the tank and washing the windows.

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