This mould/ algae makes the fuel gluggy which will then damage/block your heater fuel pump. These tanks are very flimsy, are not UV stable so crack after a short time in the sun and allow sunlight into the diesel which allows mould/algae to grow in the fuel. Watch out for low quality clear tanks like the one below. If you already carry diesel jerry cans consider converting one to a fuel tank using our DIY kit to save carrying an extra tank. How you use your van and whether you carry separate jerry cans of diesel to facilitate filling a bolted on tank is a key consideration. Removable tanks can be taken out to be filled making it easier to top up if you are camped long term in one location. Tanks fixed outside the RV can save internal space, but it means the whole RV needs to be taken to the service station to fill the tank. If you want an underfloor tank to save space these are all 15L. Small motorhomes or vans (where not using the vehicle fuel) can often get away with a 5L tank to save space. If you are running a diesel hot water system as well, have a much larger van or are using a 4kW heater then consider a 15L, 20L or dual 10L tanks. The most common 2kW air heaters average around 100 to 150mL of diesel per hour so generally 10L tanks are sufficient, giving 50+ hours of operation in most mid sized caravans. When you are choosing a diesel heater/hot water or cooker generally the fuel tank will be sold separately, so take the following into consideration to get the right tank for you. People use their campers/RVs/Caravans differently and due to the large number of designs, there is no one size fits all in diesel heater fuel tanks.
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