Trailhunter auxiliary gas tank

[Pappy]

Signed up.. Not sure if Aux tank or good replacement of OEM tank is what I want.

That is an easy decision for me. I've had three trucks with spare tire replacement tanks. I like the flexibility. If I don't need the fuel I only run the primary tank. It's only when I'm traveling I use the aux tank. It's the same logic of not keeping fuel in the NATO can on the back bumper. If I don't need it, I don't carry it.

Sponsored

 

[Dirt]

I talked with the folks at Long Range about their pending tank when I was at Overland Expo. I told them to shit or get off the pot and get the damn thing engineered and into production. It sounded like it will be an aux tank, which I prefer.

That said, if you are serious about an auxiliary tank, and want to spend the coin ($2K+), I would get signed up on their waitlist. Let's show them that interest is out there. Here is the link to make it easy. Now, quit yapping and get on this list.

https://longrangeamerica.com/waitlist/1741898750869x885361069156728800

I signed on, but was disappointed they didn't give us a choice (I know, can't make everyone happy) between replacement tank or aux tank, as long as it's under bed.... We'll see.

 

[Pappy]

I signed on, but was disappointed they didn't give us a choice (I know, can't make everyone happy) between replacement tank or aux tank, as long as it's under bed.... We'll see.

There was a place for comments. I put my desire there.

 

[Dirt]

I signed on, but was disappointed they didn't give us a choice (I know, can't make everyone happy) between replacement tank or aux tank, as long as it's under bed.... We'll see.

I couldn't find a comment area when I logged on earlier, nor just now. Glad it worked for you.

 

[TrailAdventurer]

So Towing TetonX (3500 #) from Ut to TN around UT/ CO/ NM/TX that mileage on our 24 TH (CBI Covert bumper with Warn 10s winch, Falken ATW4 285/70 r17 on Method 703, Prinsu Pro Rack and AluCab Contour Canopy, we got about 11 MPG.. So a 3 gal addtion would be awesome.. Currently carrying 2 - 4 gal Rotopax on trailer and 3 gal Rotopax on truck.. Bigger gas tank would be so much easier.

Appreciate your input. You’re about a year ahead of us, heading down a similar path—which is exciting. The fun part is that, having already built an overlander, we’ve got a strong sense of where we want to take Riddick.

You also answered another question I had in mind. I was already aware of the CBI bumpers and had been leaning toward the Cali Raised option. Unfortunately, theirs isn’t compatible with TH trims. So now I’m circling back to take another look at CBI. I’d been hoping for a bumper with a bit of a ‘chin’—I’m not quite ready for a full front-end overhaul or 'massive' trimming just yet. I’m looking for something that offers some real protection, not just a platform for light bars and a winch that still leaves the front end exposed.

 

[TacoFreak]

I don't remember all the details, but the 2026 Tundra is finally getting an option for a larger fuel tank.

Maybe that means there is some hope for either Toyota or LongRangeAmerica to come up with something for Tacomas.

 

[Bcphoto3]

Appreciate your input. You’re about a year ahead of us, heading down a similar path—which is exciting. The fun part is that, having already built an overlander, we’ve got a strong sense of where we want to take Riddick.

You also answered another question I had in mind. I was already aware of the CBI bumpers and had been leaning toward the Cali Raised option. Unfortunately, theirs isn’t compatible with TH trims. So now I’m circling back to take another look at CBI. I’d been hoping for a bumper with a bit of a ‘chin’—I’m not quite ready for a full front-end overhaul or 'massive' trimming just yet. I’m looking for something that offers some real protection, not just a platform for light bars and a winch that still leaves the front end exposed.

The Covert Bumper is definitely protection for the front end in addition to being able to place a winch.. There is also a bolt on Bull Bar if you want a little more.. Havent gone that route yet, but looks easy to do after the fact.. One thing, if you do go this way, make sure the installer takes care of rewiring the sensors after relocation and my installers had to slightly modify the winch installation because initially it was interfering with one of the sensors ( i think maybe the radar).
Also, I got rock sliders from them (probably one of the first TH to hang their rock sliders). They are great EXCEPT my son and I had to do a little grinding (maybe 1/4 inch) on 2 of the hangers on the frame to get the sliders to line up with the bolt holes.. I think their prototype was not for TH but one of the lower models.. But now that they are they are awesome..

 

[AZTaco]

I don't remember all the details, but the 2026 Tundra is finally getting an option for a larger fuel tank.

Maybe that means there is some hope for either Toyota or LongRangeAmerica to come up with something for Tacomas.

The base Tundra is getting the larger fuel tank as standard. It was an option. The higher trims have the same 32gal tank - no change and no option for a larger tank.

 

[TacoFreak]

The base Tundra is getting the larger fuel tank as standard. It was an option. The higher trims have the same 32gal tank - no change and no option for a larger tank.

OK, thanks for clearing that up. I said I didn't remember the details. lol

So probably not a lot of hope for a larger Toyota tank for Tacos then. There is so little room under there that maybe there never will be one, which sucks.

 

[TrailAdventurer]

The Covert Bumper is definitely protection for the front end in addition to being able to place a winch.. There is also a bolt on Bull Bar if you want a little more..

We may simply have different perspectives. For me, a bumper that's essentially flush with the body work, it's protecting much. I've only had 3 or 4 bumps in the decade of wheeling. None of them were front and center and basically 'under' the truck. Each was one corner or the other. (Back bumper, sliding off ledges, entirely different story<g>.)

Looking at their site again, I do not see an option for a bull bar on their Covert bumper, nor are there apparent holes or mounting points in any of their pictures.

 

[mtbocoee]

I have skimmed through this entire thread and see very little discussion regarding auxiliary fuel tanks, so I must conclude that there are no viable options beyond the obvious, Jerry cans or equivalents.

I have a 2025 TH long bed with just over 2100 miles that came with a factory installed roof rack (unfortunately I got to the dealer to late in the build process to have it removed). Most of my driving to date has been with this stock configuration in ECO mode on highway and secondary roads with limited traffic lights. I average in the 18-19 mpg range using my calculations though the truck estimate appears reasonably accurate. I have since added bed Molle panels and a Alu-cab canopy which adds roughly 100 lbs after subtracting the weight of the ARB Sports Bar. So far it's not clear the top has impacted the gas mileage.

I think the key point is that Toyota advertised 22-24 mpg and I'm not hearing anyone that's getting that. Knowing going into this purchase that the gas tank was undersized mpg factored into my calculation. We have had seven Toyotas in the last 25 years with in excess of a millions miles and they all met or exceeded mileage estimates and all had a range of 350-400 miles so I expected the same. My 2000 Tundra with 317,000 miles on it gets 16-18 mpg with at V8 so needless to say I am more than disappointed. Time will tell whether Toyota is held accountable because it's hard to believe this is an honest mistake.

In a little over a week I will leave for a 7000+ mile trip from TN to WA and points in between so I will have a much better idea of the gas mileage. I'm finishing with a 100 miles trek on the White Rim in Canyonlands so I will be carrying a 5 gallon Jerry can as well as a 3 gallon Rotopax can for security and peace of mind. Perhaps I can learn something new in Moab reagarding tank options.

 

[Bcphoto3]

Just up the road from you in Oak Ridge.. 13k on my TH with AluCab Contour Canopy, prinsu rack and CBI Covert bumper with Warn Winch and CBI replacement Rock sliders.. MPG start out in the 15 range and now in the 17 range.. similarly disappointed in lower than anticipated MPG with tini tank.. My 2008 4Runner (4L V6) was still getting 20-22 at almost 300K when I sold it end of last year.. And towing MPG sucks.. 10-12 towing an Overland 3500 # camper.. Did a loop out to Moab and back in May,, Half. With camper and half without.. also had problems with trans overheating going up long grades..
Good luck on trip..White Rim is on the radar…

 

[trailhunger]

Just up the road from you in Oak Ridge.. 13k on my TH with AluCab Contour Canopy, prinsu rack and CBI Covert bumper with Warn Winch and CBI replacement Rock sliders.. MPG start out in the 15 range and now in the 17 range.. similarly disappointed in lower than anticipated MPG with tini tank.. My 2008 4Runner (4L V6) was still getting 20-22 at almost 300K when I sold it end of last year.. And towing MPG sucks.. 10-12 towing an Overland 3500 # camper.. Did a loop out to Moab and back in May,, Half. With camper and half without.. also had problems with trans overheating going up long grades..
Good luck on trip..White Rim is on the radar…

have you weighed your rig on a CAT Scales? What drive mode you normally run & what’s your city/hwy mix?

Sponsored