Fuel Cell in Ute Tray - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

smally351 · 13-05-2008, 09:53 PM

Is it legal to have an aluminium fuel cell mounted in the tray of a ute? Its not a remote fill one, so you would have to lift the corner of the tarp to gain access to the filler. I know this is illegal in the boot of a sedan, but what about a ute?

dr.legal · 16-05-2008, 02:29 PM

I've seen it once about 20 years ago but not since. You've got me on this one Smally. I wouldn't have a clue. What about underneath like where they put the gas tanks?

doc

greenhj · 16-05-2008, 03:34 PM

I got knocked back years ago on a roady for having the gas neck in the tray under the tarp, mind you we fitted it up ourselves lol.

I would imagine the theory being that fuel vapours could be trapped in the tray being heavier than air.

pro_gmh · 02-06-2008, 12:01 PM

i see tonners and utes with lpg tanks mounted in the tray, so wouldnt it be safe to assume its ok for petrol tanks too?

Smitty2 · 02-06-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro_gmh

i see tonners and utes with lpg tanks mounted in the tray, so wouldnt it be safe to assume its ok for petrol tanks too?

where's the vent on these..???
LPG vent outlets ALWAYS must be lower than the tank (LPG gas is heavier than air and sinks)
and vent to the atmosphere as far away from ignition sources (read exhausts) as posssible.
(as per the Aus Std for installation)

hth

Smitty

pro_gmh · 02-06-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smitty2

where's the vent on these..???
LPG vent outlets ALWAYS must be lower than the tank (LPG gas is heavier than air and sinks)
and vent to the atmosphere as far away from ignition sources (read exhausts) as posssible.
(as per the Aus Std for installation)

hth

Smitty

probably mounted at the base of the tank?

13-05-2008, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
smally351 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Country SA Ride: Korean Kombi, EF Futura, XT Ute Posts: 155	Fuel Cell in Ute Tray Is it legal to have an aluminium fuel cell mounted in the tray of a ute? Its not a remote fill one, so you would have to lift the corner of the tarp to gain access to the filler. I know this is illegal in the boot of a sedan, but what about a ute? __________________ Real cars have Chrome Bars

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dr.legal Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eltham, Victoria Ride: VX Commy Posts: 1,468	I've seen it once about 20 years ago but not since. You've got me on this one Smally. I wouldn't have a clue. What about underneath like where they put the gas tanks? doc __________________ No matter where you go, there you are.

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greenhj not to be trusted Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: melbourne Ride: vz crewman, vs wag, the green one, EH prem soon. Posts: 1,840	I got knocked back years ago on a roady for having the gas neck in the tray under the tarp, mind you we fitted it up ourselves lol. I would imagine the theory being that fuel vapours could be trapped in the tray being heavier than air.

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