Trailhunter auxiliary gas tank

[TFOUTS]

By the way, you would not believe how many Florida young people go on drug runs to California from Florida and drive more than 80 miles an hour in that area, Texas Rangers/State officers will pull you over doing 82 just to run a drug dog around the car. It’s in the middle of nowhere so they have nowhere to go. I get Texas felony probation transfers to me here in NW Florida.

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[Cordoc]

I'm hoping these guys come out with an auxiliary tank soon: https://longrangeamerica.com/waitlist/1741898750869x885361069156728800

 

[Rubi2Trailhunter]

I find it quite hard to go more than 14mpg, normally it is below that.

Seems common that most folks are not seeing the EPA rated mileage with their Trailhunter. We're expecting to pick one up in a couple weeks. I have not heard anything this poor though.

Don't think I caught it in the thread... have you started modifying tires, lifting, etc? Tad more context will help me appreciate your situation better.

Thx

 

[Rubi2Trailhunter]

Most highways have a 75 mph speed limit, and 2-lane rural roads are usually 55mph
The government is 40 years behind on this, and it allows the car companies to publish fallacious gas consumption figures like the Traihunter.

Howdy,
I don't think I'd call it fallacious. They've simply kept the same standard # indefinitely. They could change to 70 and folks would say, but we drive 85 out here... The further east you go, the more dense the area, less likely you are to find 70 or 70+. In Detroit area, you have to drive North 125 miles to see 75 MPH, highest in the state. It's all relative.

I do find the topic entertaining though. Our lifted/built Wrangler on 35s touches 19-20 on straight-flat two-lanes at 55. Highway at 75? Average is 12.5-13.5. Wind? Well, gas stations aren't too far away .

 

[TacoFreak]

65mph is not a realistic US standard for highway driving. Speed limits are 70mph on most highways/interstates of the US and jump up to 80/85mph in some states.

If you're doing 65mph in 99% of the US, you're getting passed.

I live in speed control central here in Virginia, where speeding is treated like one of the seven deadly sins. But even here driving 65 mph on interstates is not safe. Not only would most cars be passing you, but also most commercial trucks. You would be a rolling road block, and a real danger to other traffic as well as to yourself.

My best mpg to date has been 20.6 mpg and 18-19 mpg is more common. I think getting the EPA estimate in a hybrid is unrealistic and an aux tank would be great for both off roading and long drives.

 

[Cordoc]

Thanks a million, Bigd, this is the place.
I wrote my name on the waiting list and specified Trailhunter.
Everybody is different and we all drive differently. My experience is that once you load the truck for an adventure and then start the trail in 4wd you will be doing , maybe, 13 mpg especially if you are climbing, pulling, etc.
It is not a good idea to run out of gas in the middle of nowhere.
They should have found a way for a 22-gal tank, minimum.

 

[Cordoc]

Seems common that most folks are not seeing the EPA rated mileage with their Trailhunter. We're expecting to pick one up in a couple weeks. I have not heard anything this poor though.

Don't think I caught it in the thread... have you started modifying tires, lifting, etc? Tad more context will help me appreciate your situation better.

Thx

I have not changed the tires. I am a fanatic about tire pressure and check it often.
Out West, there are plenty of stretches where the next gas station is 90 miles, even 110 at some places.
Not all are advertised with the "next gas,stc" signs, so trust me, 18.2 gallons are not enough .
I find that the transmission is very good, even though I hate auto, you can downshift.
I found out, by trial and error, that the sweet spot , on HWY driving, is 2500rpms.
The times I was a good boy and tried hard to get above 14mpg, if you keep it at 2000/2500 you can, if you glide down mountains and use the brakes sparingly, get to 18.
I bought a 5-gallon Wavian Jerry and it fits on the bed (I have a Tonneau cover)
I will install an aux tank when available.

 

[Bcphoto3]

Slow down. With a tail wind I was able to do 350 miles on a tank by doing 63 mph.. hit over 24 mpg and I have bigger tires, a roof rack and a roam case that all added drag. Coming back the other way I averaged about 18 mpg.

Best I’ve gotten is 17 with usual around 15.5+.. With wider tires, Prinsu rack on Top and AluCab Contour canopy on back.. Even before all the additions, 15-17 is best I get.. And this is calculated using Fuelly App not depending on the Truck calculations (which are worse).. Still say the small gas tank and lack of reasonable MPG (compared with advertised and alos my 2008 4L 4Runner which got 20-22 mpg) this really sucks.. Especially for a truck that has so much going for it.. They could have figured out a way to put a 21-22 gal gas tank in the truck.. And they didnt;//

 

[n118nw]

Thanks, that's what I am looking for here: Ideas on how to solve the problem.
I love the truck, I think it is all I wanted, but I can't run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere.
Again, thanks, it looks good.

When I go on long trips I carry 2 2 gallon rotopax mounted to molle panels in my bed.. I've done the full 120 mile round trip at Padre Island National Shore on a tank of gas (with plenty left over) and did a full day at Merus and Amarillo on a quarter tank of gas.. unless you're absolutely hundreds of miles away from gas, you'll never run out unless you aren't paying attention. Even if you go from Marathon to Big Bend (67 miles) there's a gas station in Big Bend (and just outside near Terlingua) and more in Lajitas. The only way you can really run out of fuel in 2025 is if you're just not paying attention or do poor trip planning.

 

[Cordoc]

You are referring to "civilized" parts of Tx.
Thy driving in Utah, southwestern NM, or 200+ miles Transamerica trails with an 18.2 gallon tank.
I don't think so.
PS: I did not know Padre Island was available for overlanding. Did you start at Padre Island town?

 

[tacomaco1776]

I would get some molle panels and a couple rotopax.

No experience but looking to be a solid option? It vents so it would a no go if you’re planning on a topper with a sleep platform.

I dont see a Tacoma for the Titan fuel tank option? Has anyone retrofit?

 

[HarryDaHamster]

I can’t believe this thread became an argument about driving habits

With that said, I can’t wait for Long Range America to come out with their high capacity replacement tank.

 

[TacoFreak]

I can’t believe this thread became an argument about driving habits

Driving habits are a huge factor in fuel economy, and are therefore a large part of what makes the range from the small tank a problem. And that leads to a lot of us wanting a larger gas tank. So talking about that seems to make sense to me.

These trucks obviously need larger tanks, but space is tight and I just hope someone comes up with a good aftermarket alternative. Looking forward to seeing what LRA comes up with.

 

[HarryDaHamster]

Driving habits are a huge factor in fuel economy, and are therefore a large part of what makes the range from the small tank a problem. And that leads to a lot of us wanting a larger gas tank. So talking about that seems to make sense to me.

These trucks obviously need larger tanks, but space is tight and I just hope someone comes up with a good aftermarket alternative. Looking forward to seeing what LRA comes up with.

Driving habits are driving habits. If he’s heavy on the gas or lives in a city, that variable doesn’t change therefore his consumption will be more than some. Thats why he is looking for a larger capacity fuel tank. Besides, the dude asked a very specific question, not opinions on driving habits

 

[Cordoc]

I can’t believe this thread became an argument about driving habits

With that said, I can’t wait for Long Range America to come out with their high capacity replacement tank.

I agree Mr. Harry, but it is getting better now and some folk are giving tips and advice.
As for the argument, its human nature, we all do it and it is a pain but, so it goes!

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