33 gallon fuel tank

[KopterDok]

I went my local Dodge dealer to inquire about replacing my 23 gallon fuel tank with a 33 gallon tank. The parts department told me that they don’t do that and I would have to get an aftermarket tank to put in the bed. Anyone else been told that? I’m thinking the parts guys don’t know what they’re talking about.

 

[Bt10]

I went my local Dodge dealer to inquire about replacing my 23 gallon fuel tank with a 33 gallon tank. The parts department told me that they don’t do that and I would have to get an aftermarket tank to put in the bed. Anyone else been told that? I’m thinking the parts guys don’t know what they’re talking about.

They are right in one regard, they don't do that, so how could they know anything about that? Find the thread that already discusses it, plenty do it, but it isn't too cheap.

 

[Richard320]

The search feature is your friend. Took me less than a minute.
Retrofitting the 33 gallon tank

 

[bigdodge]

I went my local Dodge dealer to inquire about replacing my 23 gallon fuel tank with a 33 gallon tank. The parts department told me that they don’t do that and I would have to get an aftermarket tank to put in the bed. Anyone else been told that? I’m thinking the parts guys don’t know what they’re talking about.

that dealer is taking the easy way out!

 

[StuartV]

If I was a GM at a dealership and my person that ordered trucks ever ordered a 1500 with anything smaller than the 33 gallon tank, I would fire that person. Unless it was a custom order for a customer that INSISTED on a smaller tank for some reason, of course. Then, that customer would be paying a fat non-refundable deposit.

When I was shopping for my current (used) truck, I rejected so many options because they didn't have the 33 gallon tank. Why?!?!

 

[Yankee Echo]

If I was a GM at a dealership and my person that ordered trucks ever ordered a 1500 with anything smaller than the 33 gallon tank, I would fire that person. Unless it was a custom order for a customer that INSISTED on a smaller tank for some reason, of course. Then, that customer would be paying a fat non-refundable deposit.

When I was shopping for my current (used) truck, I rejected so many options because they didn't have the 33 gallon tank. Why?!?!

I feel the same way about the trailer brake controller...

 

[StuartV]

I feel the same way about the trailer brake controller...

That one doesn't bother me NEARLY as much. It is relatively cheap and easy to add after the fact. I would not avoid buying a truck just because it didn't have the TBC. But, I would not buy one that didn't have the 33 gallon tank.

 

[Wire4money]

If I was a GM at a dealership and my person that ordered trucks ever ordered a 1500 with anything smaller than the 33 gallon tank, I would fire that person. Unless it was a custom order for a customer that INSISTED on a smaller tank for some reason, of course. Then, that customer would be paying a fat non-refundable deposit.

When I was shopping for my current (used) truck, I rejected so many options because they didn't have the 33 gallon tank. Why?!?!

When truck shopping, I wrote off Chevy because they don’t offer an extended range tank. In all of the new Rams here in Vegas, I could only find 2 that had extended range.

 

[Dewey]

With the gas mileage some CLAIM to get they should request a smaller tank than the 26gal. Why haul around all that extra fuel economy stealing weight?

 

[Eighty]

With the gas mileage some CLAIM to get they should request a smaller tank than the 26gal. Why haul around all that extra fuel economy stealing weight?

I have a 33 gallon tank and can’t make it past 300 miles before filling up. I can only imagine what life would be like with a 23 or 26 gallon tank.
I wish they made a 50 gallon option

 

[StuartV]

I have a 33 gallon tank and can’t make it past 300 miles before filling up. I can only imagine what life would be like with a 23 or 26 gallon tank.
I wish they made a 50 gallon option

With great power comes great …. need for a big gas tank…

 

[Bt10]

I have a 33 gallon tank and can’t make it past 300 miles before filling up. I can only imagine what life would be like with a 23 or 26 gallon tank.
I wish they made a 50 gallon option

I have the 33 gal tank also, and hemi and 3.92 axle. So I read your post thinking "how the heck is he burning it that fast?" I finally thought to read your sig line.

 

[Darksteel165]

I have a 33 gallon tank and can’t make it past 300 miles before filling up. I can only imagine what life would be like with a 23 or 26 gallon tank.
I wish they made a 50 gallon option

I was around 8-15k from getting a TRX instead of my 1500 but the though of that mpg scared the crap out of me. Sometimes I drive 500 miles a week for work and millage reimbursement is less then just the gas price alone BEFORE the increase LOL.

 

[Eighty]

I was around 8-15k from getting a TRX instead of my 1500 but the though of that mpg scared the crap out of me. Sometimes I drive 500 miles a week for work and millage reimbursement is less then just the gas price alone BEFORE the increase LOL.

The other bonus with the 6.2L Hellcat is that you get to use a minimum 91 octane (I use 93), where the 5.7L Hemi can run on 87-89.

 

[Nick57]

My truck was only 5k away from a "base" TRX. The price of fuel and lack of towing is why I ordered what I did vs the TRX.

 

[Darksteel165]

The other bonus with the 6.2L Hellcat is that you get to use a minimum 91 octane (I use 93), where the 5.7L Hemi can run on 87-89.

The 5.7 runs WAY better with 93, at least around here. The increase in mpg alone is worth using it over 87 (I only have 87 and 93 in my area for some reason, nothing inbetween).
My old Camaro with a 6.2 still got 16MPG but it isn't a pickup obviously and was naturally aspirated, I think the TRX gets 13-15 even on the highway if I recall?
I also would of needed to swap out the tires as I don't drive offroad much, so add another $1300 in tires I bet.

They should of made an onroad TRX, so a 1500 with a supercharger lol.

 

[Eighty]

I think the TRX gets 13-15 even on the highway if I recall?

I got 13.18 mpg (average for a tank) once when I did a highway-only road trip. But my average for all other fill-ups has been between low 10's and mid-11's. But the smiles per gallon are off the charts.

 

[Ram2019Rebel]

I went my local Dodge dealer to inquire about replacing my 23 gallon fuel tank with a 33 gallon tank. The parts department told me that they don’t do that and I would have to get an aftermarket tank to put in the bed. Anyone else been told that? I’m thinking the parts guys don’t know what they’re talking about.

Ram 1500 has a 26 Gal tank actually and the upgrade is 33 Gal for the Ram 1500. You can get the parts from Mopar also you need to buy the evaporator canister for the 33 Gal as it is different than the 26 gal version. Dealer will not sell you the upgrade as they do not want to take responsibility for the upgrade. My dealer which is in Canada nit US did the same, however they said they will install a new 33 gal tank is i provide the parts.

 

[Ram2019Rebel]

The search feature is your friend. Took me less than a minute.
Retrofitting the 33 gallon tank

Good side thank you. I believe the dealers don't want to get this change done because they need to recertify the vehicle weight and payload after the change.

 

[Ram2019Rebel]

With the gas mileage some CLAIM to get they should request a smaller tank than the 26gal. Why haul around all that extra fuel economy stealing weight?

If you need to tow anything you need a bigger tank otherwise you will have more stops at the gas stations. If your desire is to have a lighter vehicle and not have the extra fuel than a 1/4 ton will be an option. Toyota also offers vehicles which can tow 6000 lbs but their tank is only 16-17 Gal. Be careful when towing with Toyotas as their fuel consumption when towing is the same as a 5.7 Hemi but they gas tank is miniscule so you might be left on a side of the road with the trailer behind you.