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TransferFlow Replacement Tank for Hemi

Grateful Dad said:
I’ve got one, nice to have for peace of mind but not exactly convenient……….

No idea about the validity/legalitybut it’s my understanding you can have a gasoline transfer tank, it just has to pump out from the top, no gravity feed.
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Turns out it is legal, you’re right. I had several tank manufacturers tell me it wasn’t.
 
jsalbre said:
Well, some more news:

As of now they're expecting the tank to be 44 gallons, and still be about $2800. They're considering bumping it up to 50 gal, but that would require them to make the tank taller, which would require a new fuel sender and raise the price another $400.

I've asked if "taller" means down towards the ground (meaning less clearance) or up into the frame more. Hopefully the latter, though man, $3200 for 19 extra gallons is pretty steep.
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Thanks for keeping us updated. The 50 gal option sounds like it will be more than $3200 unless the sending unit is included with the upcharge. Either way that's gonna be too steep for me too unfortunately...
 
$2800 is a bit spendy, but all things considered it's not bad either. If I was full time RV'ing or long distance towing a lot I'd consider it.

Have to figure they put the time and money in to make a niche product.
 
Riccochet said:
$2800 is a bit spendy, but all things considered it's not bad either. If I was full time RV'ing or long distance towing a lot I'd consider it.

Have to figure they put the time and money in to make a niche product.
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I'd like to think folks here understand that R&D costs aren't cheap and that final pricing can change.

That being said, many of us have our own point where we feel the cost is more than what we are are getting....
In this case 12-sh gallons for $2800 (and don't forget installation costs) where you don't have to stop and refuel
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Get a Sidekick for $350 and 15 gallons (which of course means stopping and transferring)

I considered a full blown tank in the bed with a top mount pump, but I don't want to lose the bed space.
At least with the Sidekick all you lose is the area over the tire.

It's a hard choice to make...
 
Gondul said:
It's a hard choice to make...
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Considering $2800 plus installation for only an additional 12-13 gallons, this would not be a hard choice for me at all. Buy 2 Sidekicks for $700, install them on opposite sides of the truck bed with a 1-2" transfer hose between them, and you have up to 60 gallons onboard at any time. Is it convenient to stop and transfer to the tank? No. But with battery operated pumps that can transfer ~2 gpm, it is really not that long to pull over and transfer the fuel. I've spent longer trying to find a station that can accommodate my truck/trailer combo and waiting in line for my turn.

I agree that the price they are offering far exceeds what I think I would get in return, in terms of value and convenience. Particularly when you can buy 60 gallon diesel tanks for $1,250. Or the 58 gallon gas tank for Ford for only $2,700. I know the gasoline tanks require a little more consideration for emissions systems, but the hardware is already suppled with the truck, so we are still talking about a plastic tank at the end of the day.
 
Gondul said:
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Get a Sidekick for $350 and 15 gallons (which of course means stopping and transferring)
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If I'm having to stop then I'm going to stop at a gas station and fill up, not waste time transferring 15 gallons in to my main tank.

I can see the sidekick being useful when boondocking though. But for general over-the-road use, not so much.
 

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Can a person mount a tank in the bed and use a pump drawing from the top controlled by an auxiliary switch. Then pump gas straight into the tank inlet while moving.
 
Grateful Dad said:
dieselscout80 said:
Can a person mount a tank in the bed and use a pump drawing from the top controlled by an auxiliary switch. Then pump gas straight into the tank inlet while moving.
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Grateful Dad said:
Yes, as long as you have a tank that is approved/certified for gasoline.

Like this for example: https://www.tankandbarrel.com/recta...ngle-gasoline-auxiliary-fuel-tank-p-3204.html
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Yes, as long as you have a tank that is approved/certified for gasoline.

Like this for example: https://www.tankandbarrel.com/recta...ngle-gasoline-auxiliary-fuel-tank-p-3204.html
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I can't speak to the safety of pumping gasoline in that manner, but I don't think you can legally alter the factory fuel system in CA (the bolded red type in that linked page suggests the same.)
 
Cost analysis:

RAM factory tank is 31G. The proposed $2800 (44G) tank adds 13 gallons vs. factory, at a cost of $215 per added gallon. The proposed $3200 (50G) adds 19 gallons vs. factory, at a cost of $168 per added gallon. So, putting aside the unknown ground clearance questions for the moment, the 50G would actually be the better value compared with the 44G, as far as cost per gallon gained.

For comparison, the already available 58G Ford tank is $2730, and replaces a 34G factory tank. So, Ford owners get 24 additional gallons vs. factory for $2730, which is $114 per added gallon.

BTW, all of the above Transfer Flow tanks would be made of aluminized steel. These are not plastic replacement tanks.
 
Overall, I still see the TF factory replacement tank as the best option, but I recognize that cost may make it not worthwhile for some folks.

I’m presently doing the transfer tank thing (similar to Titan Sidekick), and it’s a pain. I always wind up with some residual gas in the siphon, and some fumes/spill to deal with. Plus, the transfer rate is very slow compared with filling at a gas station. In my mind, there’s no question that a larger replacement tank is the preferred solution, but again it's a matter of cost.
 
3500_Gasser said:
Overall, I still see the TF factory replacement tank as the best option, but I recognize that cost may make it not worthwhile for some folks.

I’m presently doing the transfer tank thing (similar to Titan Sidekick), and it’s a pain. I always wind up with some residual gas in the siphon, and some fumes/spill to deal with. Plus, the transfer rate is very slow compared with filling at a gas station. In my mind, there’s no question that a larger replacement tank is the preferred solution, but again it's a matter of cost.
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100% agree!
 
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