Wanna increase fuel range...

Charliechevy · 01-06-2013, 12:06 AM

Ok so I was wanting to increase fuel range in my truck for when we get our fifth wheel after this tour is done. I've done a lot of research and it looks like I plan to go with the Titan 57 gallon fuel tank, but I also want to add the transfer flow Tool Box and Fuel tank combo in the bed (50 Gallon) to increase fuel availability to 107 gallons. Here are my concerns. I plan on getting the zone 4" lift after this current set of tires are worn out, will the Titan cause any issues with the install of the Zone 4"? Also will the transfer tank in the back cause any issues with the compatibility of the 5th wheel? I assume it's going to be tight, will I even be able to have the 5th wheel with a transfer tank? I would like this combo to work out as I get roughly 20 MPG not pulling anything, giving me a 2000 mile range. Not sure what it will be with the camper, but I definitely won't have to fill up as much.

Thanks!
Charlie

ApacheGuy · 01-06-2013, 03:35 AM

Something else you might want to think about is your GVWR. Your truck will have to carry 4 times the fuel, the weight of the tanks as well as the pin weight of your 5th wheel. Diesel weighs about 7.5 lbs/gal so in fuel alone you will be carrying 600lbs more than stock set up.

Clubin · 01-06-2013, 04:15 AM

You want to pull a fifth wheel trailer with a 4" lift on the truck? That's not practricle.

chippymiller49 · 01-06-2013, 06:19 AM

Ya I don't suggest getting a lift if you want to pull a fifth wheel.

**KensAuto** · 01-06-2013, 09:07 AM

no, the titan won't affect the lift.

Charliechevy · 01-06-2013, 11:58 AM

Oh crap you'r right about the lift. I didn't even think about the height and compatibility. I'm so used to the ball/hitch method. You may have just save me some coin there. From the sounds of it the Titan and 5th wheel without the transfer tank may be the best way to go.

01-06-2013, 12:06 AM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
Charliechevy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 92	Wanna increase fuel range... Ok so I was wanting to increase fuel range in my truck for when we get our fifth wheel after this tour is done. I've done a lot of research and it looks like I plan to go with the Titan 57 gallon fuel tank, but I also want to add the transfer flow Tool Box and Fuel tank combo in the bed (50 Gallon) to increase fuel availability to 107 gallons. Here are my concerns. I plan on getting the zone 4" lift after this current set of tires are worn out, will the Titan cause any issues with the install of the Zone 4"? Also will the transfer tank in the back cause any issues with the compatibility of the 5th wheel? I assume it's going to be tight, will I even be able to have the 5th wheel with a transfer tank? I would like this combo to work out as I get roughly 20 MPG not pulling anything, giving me a 2000 mile range. Not sure what it will be with the camper, but I definitely won't have to fill up as much. Thanks! Charlie __________________ 2012 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax, Crew Cab Z71 LT.

01-06-2013, 03:35 AM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
ApacheGuy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 53	Something else you might want to think about is your GVWR. Your truck will have to carry 4 times the fuel, the weight of the tanks as well as the pin weight of your 5th wheel. Diesel weighs about 7.5 lbs/gal so in fuel alone you will be carrying 600lbs more than stock set up. __________________ 2007.5 Black Ext Cab Silverado Vmax LTZ Z71 K&N CAI, Edelbrock Headers, 2.5" x-pipe, flowmaster super 44s, Diablo inTune (canned tune shame on me!) Leveling kit, 20" black wheels, 33" AT's, LED tails, Halo/projection heads, black painted grill and bumpers Future truck 2500 LMM

01-06-2013, 04:15 AM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
Clubin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 540	You want to pull a fifth wheel trailer with a 4" lift on the truck? That's not practricle. __________________ 2012 Denali HD

01-06-2013, 09:07 AM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
KensAuto Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Casa Grande, Az Posts: 2,212	no, the titan won't affect the lift. __________________ 2012 GMC 2500 SLT 4x4 H&S minimaxx, MBRP downpipe back SS duals, Insight CTS w/backup cam, Fass HD150, PPE rear diff cover, Amsoil front to rear w/by-pass Cognito 4-6 NTBD w/idler/pitman braces, a-arms, Monster energy 18x9 w/BFG KM2s 35x12.5, Recon smoked cab lights Titan 57 gal saddle tank, linex color matched bedliner w/kevlar, Trekstep bed steps x2, RBP rail steps

01-06-2013, 11:58 AM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
Charliechevy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 92	Oh crap you'r right about the lift. I didn't even think about the height and compatibility. I'm so used to the ball/hitch method. You may have just save me some coin there. From the sounds of it the Titan and 5th wheel without the transfer tank may be the best way to go. __________________ 2012 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax, Crew Cab Z71 LT.

01-06-2013, 06:19 AM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
chippymiller49 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ridgeland Posts: 26	Ya I don't suggest getting a lift if you want to pull a fifth wheel.

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