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Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: modifying fuel pods I assume must be something along those lines. Knew Oshkosh was rebuilding cargo HEMTT but have not seem anything about tanker. Always thought 2500gal was a bit on the small size for the chassis. Tanks are very low profile baffled 304SS, large easy...

Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: modifying fuel pods Our "new" truck is a Navy Coastal Warfare Sqdron @ Norfolk Va (door decal). I'm betting an interesting life towing unique small craft in/out of C5 and launching them. Only has 18000mi.

RE: Re: RE: Re: modifying fuel pods Our current tanker is a L9000 single rear axle with SS 2600gal elliptical milk tank. Heavy no baffle. I show great respect when driving it. We strongly try to never drive in unless empty or full. I swear I can feel it moving around even when "full" but...

RE: Re: RE: Re: modifying fuel pods Something else you might consider. If you remove the drain/valve assembly from a fuel pod drain, you'll find the fitting is a 90 degree elbow that is also a reducer (4" at the tank/2" camlock outlet). On the pod we modified for our Type 5 wildland we...

Re: RE: Re: modifying fuel pods A big pile of al/steel does not just transform itself into a usable tank. Big project (even if you stick to a cube. Yes have thought about flex. Thats the kind of thing we engineers ponder. Still considering if will add a tie between the upper lifting eye...

I've considered doing the same (have 20 pods) we are going to use for Fire Dept use. Have come to the conclusion that a better plan is to lock/weld the skids together and then welding on a "wrap" of Al plate to join the two tanks into one. Cut a waterway into each interior tank wall. End up...