Diesel night heater fuel location

[Cheekytrucker]

Hi, I am looking at fitting a diesel under a bench seat. Is it safe to also store the diesel tank/can under the same bench seat.
Many thanks for your help
G

 

[jann]

We had a separate small tank under the bonnet, wouldn't fancy one in living quarters because of the smell.

 

[mistericeman]

If the vehicle is diesel dip tube in tank is way to go IMHO ...

If its not and you need a separate tank I'd personally keep it out of the living area due to smell as much anything safety wise

 

[r4dent]

I am looking at fitting a diesel under a bench seat. Is it safe to also store the diesel tank/can under the same bench seat.

Things to consider.
a) How confident are you that you will not spill fuel when topping up.
I once spilled diesel in my Range Rover, my wife complained about the smell for 6 months.

b) Will your insurance company accept internal storage of fuel ?
Especially so close to the heater.

c) How much diesel do you want to hold.
Depends on your planned use but do a worse case estimate to be safe.

d) Are you planning on a fixed tank (how will you refill it and where will you store the topping up container) or a removable one (makes filling easier


Have you thought about using the main fuel tank.

 

[Nabsim]

Yeah it's more the spilling and smell of diesel if it's inside. Main fuel tank is by far the best option but that does mean you are using road fuel

 

[mistericeman]

Yeah it's more the spilling and smell of diesel if it's inside. Main fuel tank is by far the best option but that does mean you are using road fuel

I barely notice the fuel ours uses to be honest ....

And bearing inind it's on 24/7 when we're away

The one in the greenhouse though upsets me Everytime I have to top it's tank up ....

I've never managed to have one with a dedicated tank (bear in mind I've been faffing with these for 30 plus years)
That didn't end up smelling of diesel from accidental spills etc .

 

[Martin P]

Diesel is dorty feckin stuff.
Have a diesel heater in my workshop and as careful as I am it gets over hands clothes etc.
Do anything you can to keep the tank outside the van.
Just my opinion.
And my missus after I sploshed some over a fave coat. Took 4 washes to get the stink out of our washing machine.
Was not popular.

 

[Nesting Zombie]

Hi, I am looking at fitting a diesel under a bench seat. Is it safe to also store the diesel tank/can under the same bench seat.
Many thanks for your help
G

Hey Hi ya, & Welcome
Didn’t see you on the New members board so just saying HI