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Up here in the north where logging is the main industry, bed mounted
fuel tanks are very common as everybody that works heavy equipment out in the
bush requires a truck to support it. Many have 150 gal "tidy tanks" with a
12volt pump, to haul diesel, however in recent years combination fuel tank/tool
boxes made from aluminium have become very popular.
I've seen a few web sites
for the tanks, and combo tank/tool boxes. Unfortunately, these get to be
so large that I would have to consider it a permanent part of the
truck. Whatever goes in, must be able to be removed
easily, otherwise, it defeats the purpose of having an 8 ft bed.
I also buy marked gas for
the plane, which is simply fuel with a purple dye to indicate that no road tax
has been paid. I'm uncertain and curious as to whether you have a similar deal
in the US?
One of the mobile MRI truck
drivers told me about off-road fuel that was sold for the farmers. I do
recall that he said it was a different color so the DOT (department of
transportation) cops could tell if you were illegally using it in your
truck. Naturally, he was
speaking of diesel, but perhaps you can get off-road gasoline as well.
I'll ask around about this.
Thanks,
Rusty
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