Toolbox with fuel cell question

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Mrsfish

Well-known member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #1

We have a 2013 Ford F-350 short bed and are considering a toolbox/auxiliary fuel tank for adding to the bed. Looking for ideas, suggestions, but mainly reviews. Thanks in advance

 

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Jim.Allison

Well-known member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #2

We are interested in doing this also, I saw a nice aluminum one at northern tool. It was narrow which is a plus for my short bed. My main reason for wanting it is to buy cheap and skip the expensive stations, and in the event I need it I can extend range. 30 gallons would be plenty for me.

 

Nabo

Southeast Region Director-Retired

• Jan 30, 2015

• #3

Sorry but we have a dually and can't help with a short bed truck. We went with RDS fuel tanks who makes many different sizes and shapes. Check them out.

 

katkens

Founding Illinios Chapter Leader-retired

• Jan 30, 2015

• #4

I bought the 41 gallon from RDS one from Northern HYD. I have had it for 6 years , moved from previous Chevy to my new Ford short bed. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...liary-transfer-tank-toolbox-combos+4294942169

 

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Mrsfish

Well-known member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #5

katkens said:

I bought the 41 gallon from RDS one from Northern HYD. I have had it for 6 years , moved from previous Chevy to my new Ford short bed. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...-tanks+auxiliary-transfer-tank-toolbox-combos

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Which one do you have?

 

cookie

Administrator

Staff member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #6

I had the RDS 60 gal w/toolbox in my short bed GMC.
I now have it in the RAM.
This is the one I have. (LINK)

Peace
Dave

 

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Mrsfish

Well-known member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #7

Additional question. Do you have a tonneau cover? And does this fit under the cover? Another way of saying this is - is it lower then the bed rails?

 

katkens

Founding Illinios Chapter Leader-retired

• Jan 30, 2015

• #8

Mrsfish said:

Which one do you have?

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http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...liary-transfer-tank-toolbox-combos+4294942169 I have this one I put the wrong link above , ll change it.

 

cookie

Administrator

Staff member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #9

On my old truck, GMC, I did have the cheapest Truxedo rollup.
That was the only tonneau cover that would work on my GMC.
My ram has a hard fold up cover. It just fits.
This tank is 19" high.

Peace
Dave

 

katkens

Founding Illinios Chapter Leader-retired

• Jan 30, 2015

• #10

Mrsfish said:

Additional question. Do you have a tonneau cover? And does this fit under the cover? Another way of saying this is - is it lower then the bed rails?

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I don't have a cover on my bed , and the tank is lower but not by much. Just guessing probably an inch or little less.

 

Doublegranch

Mountain Region Director-Retired

• Jan 30, 2015

• #11

My 2011 Ram has a flipbak fold up hard cover, I had to remove my tool box from the top of the 55 gal tank for the cover to fit...Ample room now.

 

jassson007

Founding Louisiana Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Jan 30, 2015

• #12

I have a '14 long bed ford dually with a 37 gallon RDS in bed tank and a metal roll up cover from truck covers usa and they work great together.


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Boatman

Guest

• Jan 30, 2015

• #13

We have a RAM 1 ton DRW Megacab with a shortbox. We installed the RDS 41 gal/toolbox combo. Its design allows easy hitch installation, but it does extend higher than the box by about 2-3 inches. However, RAMs box is a little lower than Ford & Chevy. Would never tow again without this tank installed. We have found the toolbox combo to really fit our needs. Good luck on whatever you select.

 

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Jim Posz

Well-known member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #14

We bought a 50 gallon Transfer Flow at the 2013 national Rally. We've been really happy with it; well built and handy to use. Now that we have it we seldom need to get fuel while hitched up.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Jan 31, 2015

• #15

I have the 60 gal combo tank like Cookie except the filler is not enclosed, just getting ready to install it in a new truck.

 

happykraut

Well-known member

• Jan 31, 2015

• #16

I called RDS to ask about a tank for my 2015 RAM SB SRW with puck system and hard tonneau cover. Was told that they don't make a tank that would fit. Found a 45gal tank at ATTA(http://www.attatank.com/products/AT45RBR.html), but had to modify it to get it to gravity flow. Fits perfectly.

 

pegmikef

Well-known member

• Jan 31, 2015

• #17

I have the Transfer Flow fifty gallon tank/toolbox combination for my F350. It works great and I don't think I will ever do without one again because of the driving range and the convenience of the tool box. The downside for some that want bed covers is that it is a couple of inches above the sides. I did not have any intention of using a cover when I selected this tank.

 

MTPockets

Well-known member

• Jan 31, 2015

• #18

We have the 50 gal Transfer Flo tank only, which does fit below the bed cover. Then added tool boxes which are on either side of bed.

 

jayc

Texas-South Chapter Leaders

• Jan 31, 2015

• #19

I went bigger on my truck. I already had a 100 gallon L-shaped tank and added a very heavy duty Weather Guard full width tool box that nestled in on top of the tank. The tank is a refueler with the extrernal pump and I added a small pump that I can operate from inside to refuel while driving. Works very well.

 

macjj

Well-known member

• Jan 31, 2015

• #20

I elected to have one made. With a GMC 2500HD standard bed with a 4 section folding cover it fits between the wells and 6 in below the cover. It carries about 60 gal with a RDS auto feed. I can provide the construction detail if desired. I had it constructed with mounting tabs to secure it to the bed. It is not in the way of the 5th wheel hitch, but I do loose 2 ft of bed. Thus far that has not been an issue. The fuel savings alone with the extended range have been worth it (1200 mi unloaded, 600 miles loaded).


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