Steel vs Plastic Comparison - Long Range Fuel Tanks - Patriot Games - Loading Up 9

Today on Loading Up, Justin talks Plastic vs Steel long range fuel tanks. Learn a bit about the pros and cons of each, and of course, what our pick is for PCOR Supertourers.
The products featured in this video are from Brown Davis.
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[@bobw9297]

I have used plastic tanks for many years running cut lines and rig roads in northern Canada at up to - 50 F and have never had a problem ,

[@feartheduck6664]

Plastic tanks have amazing durability. I have split welds on some metal tanks and that screwed trips. Never had a issue with plastics.

[@murrayobrien6672]

Steel tanks tend to freeze your diesel easier then plastic also in cold regions . My uncle and I had identical Holden rodeos , only difference mine had a steel long range tank and his had the factory plastic . My diesel would freeze regularly , like 2x a week for months and he never had an issue . After some thinking we put it down too my steel tank becoming colder overnight and cooling the diesel off considerably more then the plastic tank .

[@dustyfarmer]

Obviously you drive from Brisbane to Jindabyne because everyone down here from Canberra on has alpine mix diesel in their tanks & zero problems in well below sub zero temps all winter long.

[@simonm1528]

Plastic is the way to go. Just fit a aluminium bash plate to protect the bottom. Weight savings are very important. Plus easier to repair.

[@joshbridges8410]

Easier to repair than welding a steel thank? And any weight savings are well gone by the time you mount a bash guard to cover it. I think plastic has great properties and I'm not knocking it, but for this application I think steel or even aluminium is still superior.

[@jeaniewolfe6693]

@@joshbridges8410 Try welding a steel tank that has EVER held fuel, let me know how your injuries heal... Selleys 3 in 1 will seal most plastic tanks... If you try to weld your steel tank on the track, you'll be screaming for the RFDS, that is assuming you survived the explosion...

[@sathyabalakrishnan8729]

Hi Simon, can I get a plastic petrol fuel tank for Pajero VRx 2008 ? GEN 4.

[@simonm1528]

@@sathyabalakrishnan8729 I'm sure there is, try cannon off road.

[@sathyabalakrishnan8729]

@@simonm1528 many thanks mate.

[@danburch9989]

I'm also a fan of metal tanks if the gauge is thick enough. Seems to me that plastic cracks easier as it ages. Plastic is more flexible - won't retain a dent.

[@RedesCat]

plastic is lighter, flex with the body/chassis, dont rust, dont dent in when hit ect

[@mikemiller9119]

I’m curious, how do you keep all the flys out of the shot?

[@simplemanduke7128]

Ever thought about making lor distributing in the U.S. long range tanks for 2nd & 3td gen Toyota Tavomas. No one makes a replacement or drop in tank here. We'll pay good money for an extra 10 gallons or more with lower Center of gravity on our rigs. Just a suggestion. Love your gear rigs and mods. Wish we could get those diesel rigs here.

[@moy3436]

Have found a tank for the 3rd gen ?

[@paulformaioni37]

i got the poly replacement tank on my hilux its tough as nails, the big rocks did nothing to it

[@arnhemlandtonorthernsw]

Do you need to upgrade the chassis mounts as the standard ones are pretty light but with the extra weight and capacity ?

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

Are there internal baffles inside the plastic tank? Been Roto moulded I guess not regards mike

[@bayls8422]

Depends on the mould shape

[@zacs8654]

Just wash the swarf out before you install it 👍🏼

[@MrThuggery]

We've got the plastic tank ARB now sells (We originally purchased it from the guy who sold the product to ARB!) For us plastic is the go, lighter, very very strong, highly durable, can' think of an issue that one should discount it? Possibly cheaper but not by much? Thanks for the vid mate.

[@bayls8422]

What about baffles on the plastic ones?

[@MrThuggery]

@@bayls8422 What about them? Work fine.

[@Abu7929]

I reckon maybe it would give you better off-road performance. better centre of gravity

[@joaquin698]

What is the price range of a Long Range fuel tank for a 2020 TOYOTA Hilux? Tks for sharing! God bless 👌🏻👌🏻

[@paulformaioni37]

id say roughly 1500

[@stevestevesteve]

Do the plastic tanks have baffles also?

[@MattSmith-ln4cq]

Thanks, does the Distance to Empty setting work in the Ford Ranger with these bigger tanks?

[@kingazza12311]

No it doesnt :(

[@MattSmith-ln4cq]

@@kingazza12311 cheers mate. Got a reply from Brown Davis and they said Rangers can using the FORscan program...will check it out.

[@kingazza12311]

I have got told that before.. but I got told by Ford can effect your warranty... for playing with the ECU

[@kenethgumisiriza4486]

Do you make these long range fuel tanks for kzj78 Prado and can u ship to Uganda in Africa? Thanks

[@ppal64]

Drain plug sticking out - that’s your problem spot.

[@swompa]

I thought exactly that.

[@paulformaioni37]

i put a brown davis 100 litre tub tank that sits in the tray behind the cabin, i can carry 245 litres of diesel

[@matt87888]

Wicked little talk show. Guess it’s custom option with older models

[@matthewmarcenelle2816]

There's got to be a cost difference though...anyone wise on that? Are there numbers?

[@swompa]

around $1500 for either steel or plastic according to a West Aussie installer.

[@user-cz6oy9qm9f]

HCRGR1=Holden Colorado Fuel tank NN15R1 FRPXR2

[@reece8570]

What about aluminum

[@pf1468]

SEEN EM CRACK ON THE CANNING MIND TOU IT WAS A WATER TANK CRACKED AT THE WELLED ON THE 90 DEGREE CORNER IT S ROUGH OUT THERE

[@paulformaioni37]

what cracked metal or plastic?

[@pf1468]

brown davis steel tank used for carring weter cracked Paul Formaioni

[@paulformaioni37]

@@pf1468 glad i bought a brown davis poly fuel tank, 145 litre, and a 100 litre ute tank thats gravity fed into the main one

[@maingey1]

plastic may be susceptible to puncture, however plastic is simple to repair if your have a soldering iron and cable tie for filler rod, can even put a screwdriver tip in a fire if you get caught with out soldering iron. much of a muchness for me.

[@MrThuggery]

Try and puncturing one of the poly tanks.....apart from shooting one I doubt if you could?

[@toddkenyon2509]

Yeah no a fan of plastic. But nice one

[@Viking_6_3]

Anyone want to donate a 46 gallon tank to me? Need it for a 13 Tundra. 😃😁