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Got my 803A with LTT-HC Trailer - Mods, Questions, and whatnot....
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That is 119 gallons PER CONTAINER before it becomes bulk.
For diesel, you can have a semi trailer completely filled with 55 gallon drums, and not need a placard. But a single 120 gallon tank and you're illegal.
per the article:
Whether diesel is regulated largely depends on the type of packaging. Generally, combustible liquids such as diesel are not subject to the HMR when in non-bulk packaging. Therefore, when diesel is transported in non-bulk packaging, a placard is not required.
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Lowered and a shot of the tank in progress....
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With it lowered the deck height is now 27 inches. Tank is installed and still has a foot of ground clearance which is plenty for me. Leak tested it with water and put a coat of Duralux aluminum boat green paint on the visible bits. Will get a couple of pics tomorrow.
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So I forgot that I never posted any additional photos or updates.
So this shows how I mounted the Goldenrod fuel filter. I had a pair of off road light rail mounting brackets laying around, so I used those over the pipe nipples with some aluminum straps to hang it. Bored two holes for the fuel lines in the bottom. Left side comes from the tank, right side down goes to the fuel transfer pump. Smaller line coming off the tee runs to the compartment where the fuel tank is and is teed into the aux fuel line. So I run the set on the aux pump now which draws from the belly tank, gets filtered and then tops the main onboard fuel tank.
So this shows how I mounted the Goldenrod fuel filter. I had a pair of off road light rail mounting brackets laying around, so I used those over the pipe nipples with some aluminum straps to hang it. Bored two holes for the fuel lines in the bottom. Left side comes from the tank, right side down goes to the fuel transfer pump. Smaller line coming off the tee runs to the compartment where the fuel tank is and is teed into the aux fuel line. So I run the set on the aux pump now which draws from the belly tank, gets filtered and then tops the main onboard fuel tank.
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This one shows the modified electrical distribution box which now houses the fuel transfer pump. Not shown but for security I hid a switch inside the side door of the gen set that controls the power for the transfer pump. It is under the lip and is not visible at all, just have to known where to feel for it.
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In this shot, looking from the rear under the control panel and deck at the top of the belly tank. Fuel level gauge, 3" locking fuel filler cap, and the desiccant breather for the belly tank. Barely visible at the right is the fuel line from the dip tube.
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While the trailer is lowered a LOT it still needs a 7" rise hitch to be level on the little Blazer. lol
The little Blazer handles it just fine though, even with a full tank. I figure its probably near 4000lbs with a full tank.
The little Blazer handles it just fine though, even with a full tank. I figure its probably near 4000lbs with a full tank.
At $6+ a gallon you might want to add a lock to that box....
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No worries. The power switch for the transfer pump is very well hidden. I removed the one that came on the pump and hid a remote switch to cut it on inside the generator cabinet.