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[JamesV6CDX]

For ease of fitting I would still advise an 80L tank TBH... The mounting bolts come out in a better location than the 90L ones

Do they not share the same tank frame?

[Lazydocker]

For ease of fitting I would still advise an 80L tank TBH... The mounting bolts come out in a better location than the 90L ones

Do they not share the same tank frame?

Nope... 90L is either longer or larger Diameter

[JamesV6CDX]

For ease of fitting I would still advise an 80L tank TBH... The mounting bolts come out in a better location than the 90L ones

Do they not share the same tank frame?

Nope... 90L is either longer or larger Diameter

Ah ok.... so the tank mounting frames vary in length as well, then! 

I have a frame for a 400 dia 100l tank, it's holes come out in excellent locations, so I'm planning to also use this for my new 90l tank in the estate

[Lazydocker]

VXL V6 - I'm up for a little local co-operation. I'll PM you when i start the project.

Also, Good question... I would like to know the best option for the estate. I understand that it could be a little restrictive on size, having to fit in the spare wheel well but I don't see the point of loosing the benefit of the load capacity of the estate. Just means a little journey planning before any long trips.

Shame you cant replace the petrol with an LPG tank and install a small petrol reserve in the wheel well.

Or can you?

You can, but you need a custom made petrol tank to use as the reserve. Also means you'll be more limited and reliant on LPG stations... At least when keeping a full size petrol tank you have a decent back up

Incidentally... Had another thought for estate tank options... May be possible to mount 2 Vertical Toroidal tanks either side of the boot, giving a half decent capacity. Not exactly a cheap option but it's a thought :-/

[Lazydocker]

For ease of fitting I would still advise an 80L tank TBH... The mounting bolts come out in a better location than the 90L ones

Do they not share the same tank frame?

Nope... 90L is either longer or larger Diameter

Ah ok.... so the tank mounting frames vary in length as well, then! 

I have a frame for a 400 dia 100l tank, it's holes come out in excellent locations, so I'm planning to also use this for my new 90l tank in the estate

Yep... Length and width vary depending on tank length and diameter

Of course... The mounting points can be moved, in as much as there's no reason you can't drill new holes in the frame But fitting my 90L in a saloon, the tank had to be sat in the frame (but not secured) before the frame was bolted to the floor due to the Bose shelf... Other option is to remove the bose temporarily