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This is the start of my replacement tank thread. The old one came with the van when I purchased it. A number of issues in it's history.
Firstly it is too big being 315 diameter although it has never been hit yet to my knowledge but a 300 or 270 would have been more appropriate.
Secondly it was badly fitted originally with inadequate support straps and the whole unit was swinging on the Alko crossmember as it was too heavy.
The original owner had the straps upgraded and the mounting cradle braced.
Today though it is time to put it right.
I have bought a replacement tank that is longer but only 270mm diameter. This holds 44 litres after 80% (55 litre) The existing is 48 litre (60 litre) so I'm only losing 4 litres of gas capacity.
Here is my new tank complete with inline filter. I have already made rubber bands 3mm thick by 40mm wide.
I chose to buy from Gasit as they are CONSIDERABLY cheaper than the same unit from autogas 2000.
Gasit say they are the ONLY direct from factory seller.
I will go buy some steel tomorrow to make my own cradle but I don't have welding facilities and will sub out the hot work and then get it galvanised.
more later.................
Firstly it is too big being 315 diameter although it has never been hit yet to my knowledge but a 300 or 270 would have been more appropriate.
Secondly it was badly fitted originally with inadequate support straps and the whole unit was swinging on the Alko crossmember as it was too heavy.
The original owner had the straps upgraded and the mounting cradle braced.
Today though it is time to put it right.

I have bought a replacement tank that is longer but only 270mm diameter. This holds 44 litres after 80% (55 litre) The existing is 48 litre (60 litre) so I'm only losing 4 litres of gas capacity.
Here is my new tank complete with inline filter. I have already made rubber bands 3mm thick by 40mm wide.

I chose to buy from Gasit as they are CONSIDERABLY cheaper than the same unit from autogas 2000.
Gasit say they are the ONLY direct from factory seller.
I will go buy some steel tomorrow to make my own cradle but I don't have welding facilities and will sub out the hot work and then get it galvanised.
more later.................