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RDS General-Purpose Fuel Tank - 18-Gallon, Rectangle

Item# 349020
General-purpose tank offers expanded fuel capacity and extended run time for boats, generators, pressure washers or other specialty applications using gas or diesel fuel. Works perfectly for pontoon boats and can be bolted to pontoon for permanent use. Designed for exterior areas. U.S.A. It is the user's responsibility to comply with local, state and federal requirements pertaining to safe transportation, loading and discharging of tank contents. Overall Dimensions L x W x H in. 26 1/2 x16 3/8 x 10 3/8, Material Type Aluminum, Finish Type Smooth, Tank Type General purpose, Shape Rectangle, Mounting Hardware Included Yes, Outlet Diameter in. 3/8 NPT, Includes Built-in fuel gauge, pickup tube, fuel fill, vented cap, Compatible With Gas or diesel fuel, Works With Boat, generator, pressure washer, DOT Approved No, Mounting Type Portable or permanent, Inlet Diameter in. 3/8 NPT, UV Inhibitors Yes, Tank Size gal. 18. Unit has no drain plug
Average Customer Rating:
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Rating Summary (5 reviews)
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Customer Questions & Answers:
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Customer Reviews for RDS General-Purpose Fuel Tank - 18-Gallon, Rectangle
Review 1 for RDS General-Purpose Fuel Tank - 18-Gallon, Rectangle
Overall Rating:
4 / 5
4 / 5

Incorrect Description

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March 26, 2013
By Captray1
from Houston, texas
"I purchased this tank as an auxillary emergency tank to provide fuel to two engines. The description indicates the outlet and inlet are 3/8" NPT fittings, my tank came with 1/4" NPT fittings. I also purchased all the fittings and will now have to rethink my plumbing. Other than this, the quality is excellent."
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Review 2 for RDS General-Purpose Fuel Tank - 18-Gallon, Rectangle
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5

great fuel tank

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March 21, 2011
By rodeoing
from oklahoma
"i mounted this tank on hay rack on trailer it has worked great
for us we rodeo and it makes it all weekend on one tank . the tank is out of the way and looks great up there. it is light to haul and the alumium matches perfectly
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Review 3 for RDS General-Purpose Fuel Tank - 18-Gallon, Rectangle
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5

!8 Gal. Fuel tank

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August 31, 2010
By signman2
from St. Cloud, Fl.
"Purchased tank for Grandaughters horse trailer/ living quarters unit. We switched from LP tanks to gas due to fuel consumption problems. We now get 24 hours on a tank, compared to 7 hours on 1 cylinder, requiring climbing up to change cylinders. The tank installation was a breeze. Mounted it in the overhead compartment with generator. Easy mounting with attached floor flanges. Locally, metal fabricaters wanted over $300.00 for a tank this size. Thanks, Dennis"
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Review 4 for RDS General-Purpose Fuel Tank - 18-Gallon, Rectangle
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5

Quality Tank

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November 20, 2009
By Longbob
from Denton, TX
"I chose this tank for a Onan diesel generator for my race car trailer. I mounted on the trailer tongue inside of the Northern Tool Truck Chest Item# 348165. It fits perfectly inside. Actually, there is about 6 inches of room to the side if you mount the tank on one end. This leaves you room inside the chest to put a bottle jack and other hitch accessories.
I bought the fuel tank that had the fuel level sending unit. It takes a marine gauge that reads from approximately 240-33 ohms. I bought a Auto Meter 4416 2 5/8" gauge that has those specs and it is extremely accurate on the fuel level.
There are two lines on the tank, on feed line and one return line. They both are next to each other and I don't think it makes any difference which one you choose for the feed or return.
Great quality welds and mounting brackets."
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Review 5 for RDS General-Purpose Fuel Tank - 18-Gallon, Rectangle
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5

Excellent adaptability

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July 21, 2009
By Tom7
from Tyler, Texas
"This tak is easily adaptable to most all uses. I like the idea of the gauge in the filler cap. I am installing it on an older model grader whose tank is rusting.
Great construction and size.
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