Today, I heard back from Transfer Flow on the tank status:
Highlights:
The tank prototyping is complete and
the capacity is 46G. So basically, an additional 15G over factory tank. Durability testing has begun, and is going well so far.
Remaining hurdles:
-complete durability testing
-complete emissions testing
-obtain Executive Order (EO) from CARB.
The target launch date is roughly September, with the caveat that this could change because gasoline systems are complicated with many parts.
Some details:
As you all know, TF had been deciding between 44G and 50G tank. The feedback they received from customers didn’t show a strong preference for one size or the other. Also, going above 50G requires a larger sending unit (more $).
So, TF decided to use all possible space forward and backward of the factory tank, while avoiding going lower as best as possible. That effort yielded a 46G tank. I was told that the ground clearance on this 46G should be similar to the factory skidplate (on models that have a factory skidplate, which I guess is the Power Wagon). Note that this 50G tank that was under consideration will
NOT be developed.
Waiting List (not to be used for project questions):
For anyone wanting to be added to the waiting list for the tank, please email Teri Barry, Sales Manager at Transfer Flow. Her email is
[email protected]
Please include your:
- Name, phone #, and email
- Year, make, model, cab size, and bed size of your RAM
Terry indicated that
she will not respond to project questions in emails requesting to be added to the waitlist; instead, please post such questions here, and I will coordinate with Terry to get answers for the group.
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