transfer tanks/towing

Myron Piatek · 02-05-2014, 05:09 PM

Darn, too bad I didn't know because I coulda showed you the 60 gal. w/tool box I have in my dually. It's under my topper, but I switched the sliding window around so I can open it at the front and fill the tank through it. But the window does leak some when it rains.

I've also seen some set-ups where the filler cap is built into the side of the topper. It's made by RDS which are sold by Northern Tools. I got mine at a local truck supply store.

It is gravity feed with a shut-off valve. I believe I read somewhere that you are not suppose to keep it open while on the road per DOT regs. Hope someone can clarify. But I open it at the track and it refills the main tank there.

It's great to be able to skip through the higher fuel price states!

Kenny Wigington · 02-06-2014, 11:04 AM

Anyone know, for sure, can you do this w/ gas, or only diesel ? I've heard yes's and no's.

dartman · 02-06-2014, 11:30 AM

this is a nice one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DeeZee-DZ-91...-/261390900179

mike britt · 02-06-2014, 08:20 PM

If you try this on a gas truck, you'll probably end up with evap. emission problems unless you use a shut off valve and turn it off when the ECM is monitoring evap.

Rob Petrie E395 · 02-09-2014, 05:06 PM

I have a transfer tank in a Gas truck. I put a electric pump out of a Tbi pickup in mine and ran the line to the top of the tank. Through a fitting that I welded into the tank.. And then down to the filler neck with a fitting welded on there as well. If you keep a couple of gallons in the tranfer tank and don't run it dry. It will still hold enough pressure to keep from kicking a CEL for evap. emmissions. Nice part is I can run down the road and flip a switch to fill it up and not have to stop to transfer fuel.

Ed Wright · 02-09-2014, 06:02 PM

EVAP codes can be fixed.

HandOverFist · 02-09-2014, 06:52 PM

I could not stand to drive that long without stopping.

02-09-2014, 06:58 PM

Grainger or ?? sells a kit for the filler neck with a valve. Gravity flow no pump needed. Works great for the past 4 years.

Emission lines filling could be an issue at the top of the tank. Has not been on the diesel.

02-05-2014, 05:09 PM	#1
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: transfer tanks/towing Darn, too bad I didn't know because I coulda showed you the 60 gal. w/tool box I have in my dually. It's under my topper, but I switched the sliding window around so I can open it at the front and fill the tank through it. But the window does leak some when it rains. I've also seen some set-ups where the filler cap is built into the side of the topper. It's made by RDS which are sold by Northern Tools. I got mine at a local truck supply store. It is gravity feed with a shut-off valve. I believe I read somewhere that you are not suppose to keep it open while on the road per DOT regs. Hope someone can clarify. But I open it at the track and it refills the main tank there. It's great to be able to skip through the higher fuel price states! __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

02-06-2014, 11:04 AM	#2
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: transfer tanks/towing Anyone know, for sure, can you do this w/ gas, or only diesel ? I've heard yes's and no's. __________________ 2894 STK

02-06-2014, 11:30 AM	#3
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 161 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: transfer tanks/towing this is a nice one http://www.ebay.com/itm/DeeZee-DZ-91...-/261390900179 __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay

02-06-2014, 08:20 PM	#4
mike britt Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy, Texas Posts: 177 Likes: 379 Liked 66 Times in 31 Posts	Re: transfer tanks/towing If you try this on a gas truck, you'll probably end up with evap. emission problems unless you use a shut off valve and turn it off when the ECM is monitoring evap.

02-09-2014, 05:06 PM	#5
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: transfer tanks/towing I have a transfer tank in a Gas truck. I put a electric pump out of a Tbi pickup in mine and ran the line to the top of the tank. Through a fitting that I welded into the tank.. And then down to the filler neck with a fitting welded on there as well. If you keep a couple of gallons in the tranfer tank and don't run it dry. It will still hold enough pressure to keep from kicking a CEL for evap. emmissions. Nice part is I can run down the road and flip a switch to fill it up and not have to stop to transfer fuel.

02-09-2014, 06:02 PM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: transfer tanks/towing EVAP codes can be fixed. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

02-09-2014, 06:52 PM	#7
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: transfer tanks/towing I could not stand to drive that long without stopping. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

02-09-2014, 06:58 PM	#8
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: transfer tanks/towing Grainger or ?? sells a kit for the filler neck with a valve. Gravity flow no pump needed. Works great for the past 4 years. Emission lines filling could be an issue at the top of the tank. Has not been on the diesel.