Auxiliary fuel tank in front of the slide in camper

[michaelaland]

Hey folks, was wondering how many of you have done this or seen it done and think its safe. I have a dodge ram 3500 dually with an 8 ft bed. I want to get a Lance camper 815 that is 8ft 3 inches and pull it back 9-12 inches so I can fit an auxiliary fuel tank in front of it. What do you guys think?

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[Jefe4x4]

Michael,
I’d be surprised if yo could get one if it’s a gasser.
Diesel fuel is lower on the distillate scale (Cetane) and is less volatile than gasoline (Octane). Many diesel driving contractors and work truck folks use the spare tanks. I have not heard anyone in our circle using one with a gasser.
If they are good to go with a gas pickup, I’d be interested, especially living in CA. Since our Ford/Northstar stays married now, we try to only buy gas in Nevada, only an hour+ away.

2020 Ford F-350 XLT FX4 4WD SRW SB SC 7.3L Godzilla Gas TorqShift 10R140 397 amps dual Alt dual batts Frnt Dana 60; Rr Dana M275 E-locker 4.30's 4580/4320/4066# payload 7243# curb wt. 11,300# GVWR 5-er prepped. 2020 Northstar Laredo SC, 12v compressor fridge, cassette, 320w Solar sub zero insulation.

[Phil Patterson]

I’m late to the party and not familiar with your camper cog or weight, but assuming that you can stay within your GVWR when adding a tank (possibly a custom built tank?), you might first try (assuming ready access to a scale) moving the camper back a bit then re-checking the axle weights…

Phil

[ardvark]

There are auxcillary tanks for sale that note they are for gasoline. The contested issue is how they supply fuel i.e. whether pressure or gravity. If you run a search on this topic you will find plenty to read including advertizers who sell the tanks.

Steve and Andra
2012 F350 6.2 gasser SRW LB
Fab Fours front and rear in case we run into a rhino
2019 Northstar Laredo SC

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