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10-02-2010, 03:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Antioch
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M.O.C. #9267
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Transferflow fuel tank -Dodge Ram
I'm considering changing my 34 gallon oem fuel tank in my 2006 Dodge Ram (5.9 liter Diesel)to a TransferFlow brand replacement. Has anyone had experience with the Transfer Flow tank. The one I'm thinking of will raise the capacity to about 56 or 58 gallons.
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10-02-2010, 05:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
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I'm on my second one, the first in my 2500 Chevy and this one in my 3500 Dually. I have had no problems with either one. I like the idea it is underneath and not taking up bed room. Some of the values on the dash fuel system are off but the important ones are there. The gauge reads accurately as to half and full and the monitor tells me how much fuel I have used and miles since last fill up. Just have to remember to reset the values to zero each time I fill. I have a total of 56 gals and I can go most anywhere on that. I do not, usually, pull into a gas station with Monty attached. Park, unhitch, then go get fuel if we are just overnighting, which we don't usually do anyway......
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10-02-2010, 06:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SW
Posts: 255
M.O.C. #7895
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I have the 56 gallon OEM replacement. The only problem is my stock low fuel light comes on when I still have quite a bit of fuel remaining. I have learned to ignore it, although it can be a distraction. They are expensive but very high quality.
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10-02-2010, 10:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
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M.O.C. #639
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My sister has had her OEM replaced with a Transfer Flow Tank on her Ford, if it is put on at the factory they fill up your tank after it has been installed at least they did that for my sister.
The only down side I noticed is the tank will be protruding below the frame about 6 or 8 inches if you have a 4x4 it wont matter they sit high, but for my Ram its just to low, I would catch all kinds of road junk and I dont need that junk hitting the tank. ford will not guarintee the fuel pump after it has been moved into the TF.
On edit: she did have a diferent sending unit or an extention arm for the gage accuracy, and they are also very happy with there tank they can go forever between fills.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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10-05-2010, 04:07 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pine
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #7031
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I went with the 30 gal. in bed Transfer flow tank in my 08' Dodge long bed, gives me 65 gals. Had same tank in my Ford, moved to Dodge just had to get new external gage since OEM tank was different size. Gives me a range of 650 miles+ no more pulling Monty into gas station. Have had tank 4 years and 2 trucks with no problems.
Steve
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10-05-2010, 04:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Kettle Falls
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I went with an in bed 71gal fuel tank/tool box combo from Tractor Supply. I use a manual GPI pump and everything works good. No wires and is easily removed if needed. When I stop in a rest area to stretch the legs , I'll often top off the tank, avoiding the gas station fuel stop hassel! The tank/box was about$750 and pump $160. Looked into an in bed Transfer Flow system but cost 2.5 times more! Local dealer in PA wanted $300 for shipping from CA and over $500 for installation; total was about $2700. Didn't like the fact that it was all computer controlled automatic, with no provision to do any manual pump overs when I wanted to do it. Too complicated for me , I like to keep it simple for reliability,and too expensive. I'm very happy with the manual hand pump system.
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10-05-2010, 05:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
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M.O.C. #639
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That good for the long beds I guess the TF tanks inside the bed, but short beds dont have all that much room to give up.
I dont like the idea of loosing that tank if I trade in the truck for another, and doing it all over again its not a cheap job. Plus Ford will not guarintee the fuel pump after it has been installed in the TF tank. but thats there choise I guess.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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10-05-2010, 05:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
Posts: 1,726
M.O.C. #7487
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I replaced our 26 gal OEM tank at the factory several years ago with the 45 gal tank that goes in the same place as the original. It really makes a big difference when towing.
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10-08-2010, 03:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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I also have a 2006 Dodge, and purchased a tank that goes below my toolbox from KSH Marine. I now have about 70 gallons of fuel, with a switch on the dash that changes from one tank to the other, no need for a transfer pump. It sure is nice not to have to go to town to get fuel everytime we move. Also, sure like the ability to buy fuel at the best researched price; amazing how fuel prices change within 400 miles.
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