Go here to see my installation. I still haven't finished the system FWF.
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=owens&project=236&category=4794&log=104019&row=234
Serviceability aside, a remote fill on the fuse would work fine here. However, as others have mentioned, that is pretty far back and would absolutely be a CG nightmare. IF it were a fixed weight, well it could be compensated for in other ways. However, given that the weight will go from being there, to not being there, that would greatly impact the flying characteristics over the flight envelope in a short period of time.
FWD baggage has its issues, primarily with leaks, spills, and taking up valuable useful space. I understand the logic of getting it into an otherwise unusable space.. However, I do not like this solution.
The the other challenge I have with this location is draining it if I want to haul a larger passenger
Go here to see my installation. I still haven't finished the system FWF.
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=owens&project=236&category=4794&log=104019&row=234
Agree with Kahuna's comments and have one more to add. Let's assume that this is a four gallon tank. Oil runs about 8 pounds per gallon. Assume the tank will weight about 5 pounds. That's 37 pounds and add 5 or 6 G's and you have a weight of 185-222 pounds resting on those two skinny longerons. And if they should give way, look what's directly below: your elevator control rod! I don't like this installation one bit!
Just my $.02