INEOS Grenadier fitted with X-Spec 30L gravity-feed diesel tank from Expedition HQ

The Ineos Grenadier wagon and Quartermaster pick-up have been designed and built with long-distance overland expeditions in mind.

Taking inspiration from the original Land Rover, Ineos has created a traditional four-wheel drive on a separate chassis, with live axles, coil springs, dual-range gearing, locking differentials, and a boxy but functional body and cabin. 

It’s no surprise that as adventurous travellers have bought into the Ineos platform, aftermarket manufacturers and workshops have jumped on board to produce products, accessories and complete fit-outs to prepare these vehicles for whatever adventures their owners have in mind.

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One such company is Expedition HQ in Queensland. Expedition HQ isn’t just an Ineos dealer; with a background in building fully outfitted expedition trucks under the SLRV brand, the team knows what’s needed for overland travel, not only in Australia but globally.

Not everyone wants a large expedition truck like the SLRV vehicles, so when the Ineos arrived it provided the perfect option for customers looking for something more compact but still highly capable. With the choice of the Grenadier wagon and Quartermaster double-cab pick-up, the Ineos is becoming an increasingly popular platform.

When the team at Expedition HQ saw that we had a new Grenadier Trialmaster in our shed, they jumped on board to supply some functional accessories suited to the way we use the vehicle.

Purpose-built Grenadier upgrades

Expedition HQ sources high-quality gear for Ineos vehicles from around the world, as well as manufacturing its own products under the X-Spec brand. Everything from storage solutions to suspension kits and even portal axles is available to build an Ineos to your specifications.

For our Grenadier, it supplied an auxiliary fuel tank with mounts and a transfer pump, a lockable pantry with a fold-down table, and a lockable jerry can holder with an On-Tap tank and shower. Just the sort of gear Cristian can use with his boys at the beach or when heading out mountain biking.

Simple fuel range upgrade

First up, we’re taking a look at the X-Spec 30L gravity-feed diesel tank.

Ineos fits the Grenadier with a 90L fuel tank. That might be sufficient for green-laning in Pomgolia, but it’s hardly enough for touring in Australia, let alone the global expeditions many owners will build a Grenadier for. While it’s not a full-size auxiliary tank mounted under the chassis, Expedition HQ’s 30L unit provides a handy addition to complement the factory fuel capacity.

Expedition HQ has designed and manufactured a mounting frame that positions the tank on the driver’s side of the wagon, directly above the fuel filler. This allows fuel to be gravity-fed into the main tank using a jiggler hose, without needing to remove the tank from its mount. Even better, you can use a 12-volt transfer pump to move fuel to the main tank, and Expedition HQ offers a pump kit to suit.

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The mounting plate is designed to sit securely over the rear side window, following its shape, and is powder-coated for a durable and tidy finish. The tank itself is purpose-built for diesel fuel and locks securely to the mounting frame. It’s a simple, well-engineered solution for increasing fuel capacity. It is priced at $399 plus installation, and if you want the 12-volt pump that will set you back a bit extra.

Our X-Spec diesel fuel tank was fitted by the team at Xceed Autocare in Braybrook, who did an excellent job with great care and attention to detail.

Our Grenadier is fitted with a Rhino-Rack platform, and its mounts interfere with the X-Spec bracket mounting points, so a minor modification was required for fitment. We’re told this isn’t an issue with the factory Ineos roof rack.

• RRP: $399 plus installation