Gas tank above gearbox?

[Wilber]

So I am currently restoring my T3 and looking fit a gas tank externally for the hob/fridge and thinking of installing a cylinder style gas tank in the void between the top of the gearbox and the underside of the vehicle.

According to my calculations a tank 200mm x 585mm should fit.

The question is, has any done this or seen it installed before?

Open to suggestion on this topic.

Thanks, Will.

[silverbullet]

Possibly. You can fit just shybof a 1000mm tank but it will be a pig to fit and service...

[itchyfeet]

Somebody looked into this before, I think they intended to cut a hole in the floor to get it in and service it, not sure myself if the floor is structural.

[Titus A Duxass]

Nice idea.
Just put a Westie under the floor.

[Wilber]

No room for a Westy gas tank as fresh water tanks will be on one side under the floor and a diesel tank for the Eber on the other side.

[marlinowner]

Would seem more logical to get rid of the eber and diesel tank and replace with gas fired heater and leisure lpg tank.

[CovKid]

I looked at this a few years ago and whilst theres a lot of wasted space above gearbox nose, you'd have to modify floorpan quite a bit to get the proper access needed, plus it would be one hell of a mud trap. That said, I was tempted to extend the space under rear seat into that area for an extra battery or other odds and ends. Lot of cutting and welding though to be honest.