Gasoline transfer tanks

[Jesser04]

Does anyone know the law in utah for a transfer tank in a gasoline truck? I have a freedom fill tank that came out diesel truck is there any reason I could clean it out and put gas in it? The manufacture said that's it's illegal in the United States to use a transfer tank for gas. I'm not sure I buy that. I don't want to blow myself and family off the map but I'm already sick of the 24 gallon tank. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[hoosier]

Gas transfer tanks are illegal in Utah. I believe it is due to the volatile nature of gas over diesel. That is not to say that people don't do it but it is illegal. At least about 2 years ago it was

 

[Jesser04]

This tank has a pump on it as well so could I could I use it and just not plumb it to the factory tank?

 

[Jesser04]

8.5 towing with 24 gallons= a royal pain in the ass.

 

[rholbrook]

Use propane for everyday use and gas on the hills.

 

[boogie_4wheel]

You're not supposed to :guilty:

I had a shortbed gasser and almost put a tank in under the crossover toolbox I had in the back of it. That would have doubled my capacity. The only reason I didn't do it was I changed jobs and didn't drive the truck as much, then upgraded to a diesel. If I still had that truck, it would have an aux tank in the bed.

If I was in your shoes I would have it in the bed with a solenoid valve to feed in to the factory filler neck.

 

[B2-Bomber]

I used to work for Westech, this is exactly the type of thing I dealt with every day

i believe that you are asking about an auxiliary tank? a transfer tank is used to hold, and then be pumped into a different vehicle other than the vehicle holding the tank. i.e. for filling construction equipment from the bed of a pickup. DOT laws don't allow gasoline in transfer tanks. except in specially approved cases. Diesel is an oil, and is allowed in transfer tanks

the second you use a "transfer" tank to fuel the vehicle that carries it, it becomes an "auxiliary" tank.

auxiliary tanks are when you use the tank to pump/drain into the vehicle that is also holding the tank. this is illegal for both gas and diesel vehicles. but only ever enforced by DOT, or Highway patrol. and usually only when they are bored as hell.

I suggest contacting Semi-Service. they are the ones who can inspect tanks, and issue DOT certs. Those guys know the DOT regs better than anyone you'll find replying to a forum thread.