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I like the underbelly fuel tank idea a lot, it saves deck space and distributes the weight properly so its safer all the way around. There are commercial trailers designed with generator mounting rails on top of tank/deck platform. Then there are also custom fuel tank builders whereby one...

One thing nice about having a "trailer mounted aux tank" that size is you can drive up to a diesel pump and fill it up. I can get off road diesel at the pump nearby so it cuts the fuel cost. Otherwise, if you have aux tank mounted off trailer your probably going to have to schlep Jerry cans...

As far as the copper washer for the Drain Plug goes... I would take plug & washer to a NAPA Dealer, or other Auto Parts Store, and see what they have on hand that fits. Or, if you have a well stocked local hardware store they may have a selection of copper washers that could work.

Depends how you plan to use this tank. Are you going to use it as a true "aux tank" or as a "primary external tank" to bypass using the integrated main tank in your 802a? External Main Tank: Some people that have had the "leaking well nut issue" have gone to just using a larger external main...

That might be a tank that has a fuel pump or fuel level sender inside. You could remove the screws on the round cover pull up the cover & internal fittings and investigate. If it was designed to be used as a "main primary tank" it would have a fuel return line fitting as well.

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I would suggest you to PM "CUCVFAN" to see if he has any more of the trailer jack legs left (reference post # 17 above). Otherwise, I would try to obtain the part number (M116A3 trailer TM?) and do an online search. I would also post a parts wanted in the classifieds here on SS.

I would be happy to take more pictures of my aux tank setup. Other than the pictures provided in my 1st post, and the mfg's tank reference dwg. link , what more are you wanting to see?

Hmmm, now you have got me wondering about my parking brakes...I had mine both set a while back when I was jacking my #1 genset and tongue started to do a slow side twist with Hi-lift starting to lean right before I caught it just in time. Maybe my brakes are worn or in need of parking...

Not sure of tongue weight with aux empty. However, an aluminum 50 gal tank with cradle & straps weighs around ~70 lbs empty. As I recall, with a MEP-002a mounted on M116A2 trailer (no aux tank), the tongue could be raised by one person. I remember it being a bit of a heft to get tongue up but...

Here is the jack leg installed with the old one shown for reference:

Also, for those contemplating adding a large aux tank on front section of trailer...a 50 gallon tank adds about 355 lbs. of additional tongue weight when tank is full. So unless your a hulk you won't be lifting the tongue by hand to mount up to hitch. After fiddling with a Hi-Lift farm jack on...

Yes the vent on yours, if tank is off a road vehicle, should have a vent on top that has an integrated "rollover valve" incorporated in it. In a rollover accident it prevents the entire contents of fuel tank from draining out because it has a ball bearing inside vent assembly that seals up...

Yes, jbayer is correct that is sump drain line. I just added a clear hose long enough so I can drain off the trailer into a waste diesel bottle. The clear hose allows me to see when the fuel is no longer cloudy and when tube runs clear, I can quickly shut off. The nice thing about the...

Exact dimensions, located under 50 gallon "design print" are found here under view product: American Mobile Power | 22" Diameter Reefer Tanks I googled "reefer tank" and got several hits. If anyone were to find a used tank without brackets & straps... do not despair, they sell the brackets...

Here is a photo of the tank placard. Its a 2006 tank with a P/N: 9207C03C01 if that helps:

My tape measure dimensions are as follows: Tank Barrel length = 33 1/2" Tank Barrel + fill neck length = 37" Tank barrel diameter = 22" * * Drain sump = 10" Long x 3" Tall x 3" Deep (not included in above tank barrel dia) Tank height as mounted from trailer deck to top of fill neck = 27 1/2"

On my #2 spare MEP-002a on M116A2 trailer I knew it needed an onboard auxiliary fuel tank installed but I hadn't gotten around to it. This notion was further reinforced last winter when this unit was brought into action when my #1 generator had a malfunction in the midst of a week long power...