Mackpro Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I got this the other day on the new Anthem if anyone was wanting to know specs on fuel tanks. Shows measurements with the round tanks and the "D" tanks. ANTHEM_FUEL_TANKS.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Dumb question here, why do they put the flat spot of the "D" to the outside? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I noticed that as well. Possible so that the round and "D" tanks use the same Fuel tank mount on the Frame rails? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Does anything Volvo does ever make any sense? That's my only answer. Lol. Actually someone told me the reason but I forgot, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) For effect... Edited October 17, 2017 by Mack Technician 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Well they look dumb flat side out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oso2 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) Does this mean that all those flat sided tanks in the 70's also looked dumb? (R-model, Ford Louisville, GMC Astro, etc.) Edited October 28, 2017 by Oso2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Oso2 said: Does this mean that all those flat sided tanks in the 70's also looked dumb? (R-model, Ford Louisville, GMC Astro, etc.) R model no, the rest yes. Of coarse this is my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 On 10/17/2017 at 9:56 AM, Mackpro said: Does anything Volvo does ever make any sense? That's my only answer. Lol. Actually someone told me the reason but I forgot, Un interrupted air flow for less drag. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maxidyne Posted October 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2017 Surprised these haven't made a comeback what with all the frame space the EPA mandated junk takes up. Ford were masters at fitting enough fuel capacity for a road drivers shift and then some into a less than 150 inch wheelbase tandem. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Volvo Group feels that D-shape fuel tanks hold larger volume capacity than traditional round and rectangular tanks (true when compared to round tanks). Volvo states that, owing to their D-shape, their tanks hold more fuel than a round or rectangular tank with the same length and ground clearance. Volvo claims the actual usable volume increase is about 2.4 % compared with a rectangular tank. Anyway, it all begs the question, if you are enamored with Volvo fuel tanks and chassis design, why not buy the truck with the Volvo nameplate? Or, why not call a spade a spade and put a Volvo nameplate on the Anthem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) I quite like the top mounted fuel inlet ,outlet design of old! The current side inlet /outlet set up is environmentally unsafe in my opinion too vulnerable to the elements especially in off road situations ! In the event a line gets compromised or broken off half the tank of fuel can disappear on to the ground! the extra 2 % fuel storage can't be worth the effort in my mind! And I realize were talking an over the road unit in this instance ! Not so much an issue here! How ever If It ain't broke Dont fix it! Edited October 30, 2017 by fjh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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