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11-30-2015, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Poly or steel replacement fuel tank?
Looking at replacing the stock 25 gallon fuel tank on my 2015 F-350 SCrew short bed with a larger 50 gallon. There appears to be two good options available. Transfer Flow provides a 50 gallon replacement made of aluminized steel for $910. Titan offers the same size made of polyethylene for $1410. Both are mid-ship, include all necessary hardware and don't require removing the spare tire. I live in Oregon where the use of salt on the roads is not allowed. Opinions on which would be the better way to go?
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2015 F-350 SCrew 4X4; 6.7 L; SRW; 6 3/4'; 3.55; 11500# package
2016 Artic Fox 27-5L; 4-point; Thomas Payne; 10 cu. ft; 15k low pro air
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11-30-2015, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake County, IL
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I don't see much difference in either functionality or longevity. You might just a well go with the cheaper option.
Joel
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Retired electronics engineer. Avid paddler & birder.
2011 Silverado 2500HD, diesel, 4x4,crew cab, 8' bed
Palomino Puma 253FBS (27' 5er) & '94 19' Class B
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11-30-2015, 02:43 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: HillBilly country, Smokey Mtns
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Transfer Flow has had an excellent reputation for quality products for years. Titan is relatively the new kid on the block. Plus Transfer Flow has factory-approved installers all over the USA. I don't know about Titan. And Birder should know, Transfer Flow has excellent, proven electronic interfaces between their tanks and the Ford instruments and gauges. The Next Generation of TRAX is Here! - Transfer Flow, Inc. - Aftermarket Fuel Tank Systems
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Grumpy ole man with over 60 years towing experience. Now my heaviest trailer is a 7'x16' 5,000-pound flatbed utility trailer, my tow vehicle is a 2019 F-150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCab with Max Tow (1,904 pounds payload capacity).
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12-01-2015, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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I have the Titan tank and chose it because it weighs far less. I saw your prices and then looked it up, they have increased considerably. Unless you do serious off-road, there is no need for the shield. Shop around and you can find discounts.
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12-01-2015, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: HillBilly country, Smokey Mtns
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I chose to replace my 25-gallon tank with the Ford OEM 36-gallon tank that was standard on the 2012 4x4s. That cost more than the Transfer Flow, but I'm glad I have it.
With my stock tank, I had to look for a gas station at around 200 miles when towing. With the 36-gallon tank, I don't need to start looking for a Flying J until after 300 miles towing, and well over 500 miles when unloaded.
The 36-gallon tank is now optional on all new F-150s. That's an option you don't want to omit.
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