Re: Gas tank and trailer hitch

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

An example of <hofs@domain.elided>'s troubled thought patterns:

>>Yeah... the 19 gallon (more like 21 gallon) stock tank on my Traveler
>>sucks!  But for one thing, I can't afford the $350.00 for the 33 gallon
>>tank, and it would interfere with my trailer hitch.

>John,
>I have the 33 gallon tank by Northwest and the hitch made by Draw-tite 
>for the Scout (rated 7000 lbs. maybe) and they don't interfere with each 
>other at all. The tank goes up inside the frame rails and the hitch 
>mounts onto the frame. Just for your information.

The hitch tube I have passes all the way forward right up under the tank.
Supports cross this center tube and bolt to the frame.  I think it's a custom
made job... it was on the truck when I bought it.  It makes a good (although
narrow) rear skid plate but precludes the use of a larger tank.

>I can't help you with the $350.

Maybe I need to have a begathon?

Regards,

John

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