Best Gas Can for Overlanding

[Busurfer]

Wavian is my choice.

 

[NYCO]

Oh man don't tell me that. Had I known they leaked I would have gone a cheaper and different route. I've yet to mount them but will make sure I test them with water first. Thanks for the heads up though. Btw I'll be driving up to Colorado at the end of august....looking at checking out Rocky Mountains NP and Alpine Loop

the brand new rotopax I had no issue with, however, I picked up two from CBI when I got my bumper that were discounted from the factory and those are the two I had issues with.

most people I talk to have never had issues with them, but I always warn people to check before laying flat especially when it's over paint. you never know until you try and it's best to find out early on if there is an issue.

 

[LifestyleFJ]

The RotoPax is a very interesting option. I like how they can mount on my FJ Cruiser with this kit: http://www.chitown4x4.com/store/p104/fjcpaxgas
But it can get spendy quick.

 

[Slow_racer_218]

Spendy for sure but they seem like a good higher end option and US made.

 

[Cort]

Oh man don't tell me that. Had I known they leaked I would have gone a cheaper and different route. I've yet to mount them but will make sure I test them with water first. Thanks for the heads up though. Btw I'll be driving up to Colorado at the end of august....looking at checking out Rocky Mountains NP and Alpine Loop

They swell once filled and mounted making them very hard to remove from their mount. Do not over tighten the twist mount or you'll be in trouble.

 

[Mike W]

On a related note, I picked up a couple of the plastic SKILCRAFT Water Can from buylci.com for $25 each. They look pretty identical to the scepter cans, but are US made and say "US government property" on them. Great for my water storage though. My primary is the Front Runner water jerry with brass upgrade valve, but for outside the vehicle these will hold up better. The front runner stays inside the vehicle to keep clean.

 

[Slow_racer_218]

They swell once filled and mounted making them very hard to remove from their mount. Do not over tighten the twist mount or you'll be in trouble.

They do swell and flex even while empty. I like their mounting versatility a lot though.

 

[Corbet]

Scepter gets my vote. Have 6. They don't leak but sourcing replacement cap parts is a pain. They do wear out and need servicing eventually.

 

[lightcatchr]

I have a 4 gallon rotopax, that I may actually be getting rid of. Works great. I like the slim profile. Easy to store.

Why are you getting rid of it? Any issues?


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[Brandon Harvey]

I am really interested in the Jerry Can route but am wondering what people prefer; Metal vs Plastic. I am guessing that the plastic can would swell in the heat?

 

[alaskan.lad]

I’ve had good luck with my sure cans, they drain well into the tank, and the flow from the bottom feature makes them easy to hold. Fairly spendy at the local hardware but held up well this past summer.

 

[ArmyofMike]

I use two USMC Metal Jerry Cans. One is 5gal, other is 2.5gal. The 5gal has a date stamp on bottom that is the same month/year I was born....1978! Still holds gas, doesn't have a CARB spout and fits perfectly onto my ORFAB Tire Carrier. The 2.5gal doesn't fit on my tire carrier, but fits well on my roof rack or on my overland trailer. I had some of the newer styles and as stated, the CARB spouts are a joke and the newer style don't have a lip at the bottom that fits into my carrier.

 

[TurboDiesel67]

I’ve used trek overland cans and mounts for years but have just found and love rotopax.


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[Bisco Bum]

Sorry but hard to beat the Canadian Made Scepter Military gas can!

 

[canadianoverlanders]

Sceptre water and gas cans. They work in every climate, in most every condition I can think of where you would need gas or water, most NATO militaries use them or something similar. They have never failed me. I do like them better than metal cans and seem to hold up to more abuse. Bullet holes or punctures can be easily plugged and patched up on the trail or road. They are not cheap but in my opinion they are worth the money.


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[Overland California]

Good info in here!

 

[old_man]

I scored four used old school military gas cans. I cleaned them up and painted them. I coated the inside with tank sealer. I like the large opening. I have a spare fuel pump from my jeep with a 20 foot hose and power cord. I don't take them off the trailer, I simply pop the top, drop in the pump, put the hose in my tank, and turn it on. It empties the can in just a couple of minutes, without having to hold the can to the side of the vehicle.

 

[adventure_is_necessary]

I have a plastic/poly one with a no drip spout. It seals up well so no mess or smell while stored in my vehicle. I rarely carry it full of fuel inside my vehicle, but the few times I have, I haven't had any issues.

 

[Longshot270]

I've been putting air compressor drain valves in my plastic fuel cans.

Lowes part number 221037

I stepped down to the drill bit smaller so that the brass threads would hold in the plastic. Works better than any other vent and since it is brass it doesn't break down in gasoline, ethanol or sunlight.