Fuel tanks

TSKI · #1 09-15-2009, 12:16 PM

Does anyone know the name of the company that builds RV fuel tanks, they are in Lakeland Fl? Thanks Tom

pierre smith · #2 09-15-2009, 01:30 PM

...my buddy, Ray Lawrence builds RV tanks...he's done dozens. Located at Sandersville, Ga, runs the FBO there. 478 232 9560.

Regards,

klovning · #3 09-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Building the tanks isn't that bad - I'd at least try it before parting the work out...

miyu1975 · #4 09-15-2009, 06:54 PM

If I can do it anyone can...

RV10Man · #5 09-16-2009, 04:12 AM

I had a little help, I think 2 or 3 friends, building my RV10 tanks. I thought it was kind of fun actually. None of us are all that anal about the proseal, acetone, mek, suit-up/glove-up, whatever. We did use rubber gloves to keep the stuff off our fingers and making a big sticky mess. But over all, it was kind of enjoyable, really. BTW, all the helpers were RV builders or were finished building.
You might give it a try before you farm it out, you might find you like it.

But then again, I'm kind of cheap.

Marshall Alexander
RV10 N781DM

David-aviator · #6 09-16-2009, 06:56 AM

OK, you expert tank builders, I have a question.

I have the materials to build new tanks to replace the quick built paint blister producing units now installed. (yes, new blisters are continuing to appear - the tanks were built in 2002)

The first part of the build process is to match drill the Z brackets to the spar sheer web while the bottom wing skin is not yet installed (if I read the instructions correctly).

Obviously, if the tanks are built by someone else not local this is not possible - the tanks arrive built without the Z brackets matched drilled to the wing. Am I correct in assuming that these brackets can be match drilled to the existing holes after the wing is closed out?