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Carrying extra fuel
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I am currently using eagle cans on my rear carrier. Future plans id like to get a spare tire sized auxilary fuel tank.
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Those are nice too. I'm wondering if anyone uses any of those gas containers you see at the auto-parts stores. They seem to be fairly inexpensive. Just wondering if they hold up to jarring around. I've only used one once when I ran out of gas back in high school because my gauge was broken.
I use Midwest Can Company 5 gal cans. I just strap in my roof rack and go. I like the handle on the side to pour the gas. I have had them for years, I did have one fail about 15 years ago it was a Blitz.
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For the times I do take fuel with me I take this. Surprisingly the fancy valve hasn't failed me in 3 years of use now. And I've never once smelled gas fumes from it.
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I know you're not looking at rotopax but here's my opinion.
I was pretty anti-rotopax until I bit the bullet and bought their 3.5 gallon tank. I thought they were overpriced for what they are, but after my last trip I liked how convenient it was to take off and on. They secure well using their mounts. It was a bit over a $120 investment but it just flat out works. Some people complain about the fill tube but to me it works just fine.
I was pretty anti-rotopax until I bit the bullet and bought their 3.5 gallon tank. I thought they were overpriced for what they are, but after my last trip I liked how convenient it was to take off and on. They secure well using their mounts. It was a bit over a $120 investment but it just flat out works. Some people complain about the fill tube but to me it works just fine.
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Bought a VP Fuels 5 gallon container to try out. It was about $33 with tax. Used to use them on the sprint car and they worked pretty well. I'll need to build a lockable holder for it and mount it in the truck bed.
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I use them for my H2O, I added a ball valve to the hose, I love them.
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I went with one of these. Found a 5gal can online for $30. I kinda like the idea of metal gas can over a plastic one. Plus it's pretty small given how much it holds.
I run the VP cans too. way easier to use than others. don't mount up with anything fancy and they take up some extra space but i don't get gas down the side of my jeep when i fill it.
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Currently carrying 2 of these. Made by Midwest, sold by hf. Midwest is sold at a bunch of places like tractor supply, Autozone, etc.
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5 Gallon Jerry Gas Can
Amazing deals on this 5 Gallon Jerry Gas Can at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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I have used both Rotopax, normal cheap cans, and Jerry's of different brands and materials (metal and the polymer jerry shaped container) and the Rotopax by far is the better constructed. I know people occasionally have issue with the mounting brackets with swelling from heat or elevation change, and of course they come with the stupid 'no spill' spout that is easily changed, but their construction is much more durable in my experience, stands up to rubbing well, doesn't leak fumes or gas, and overall just keeps the gas inside.
If you are going with something other than those listed above I would agree with others and trying the VP race type containers, simple, easy to pour. Negatives would be they are bulky and they vent gas out the open nozzle, and so storage options are more limited.
If you are going with something other than those listed above I would agree with others and trying the VP race type containers, simple, easy to pour. Negatives would be they are bulky and they vent gas out the open nozzle, and so storage options are more limited.
I bought a Rotopax once (not sure why now to be honest), the crap nozzle buggered on the first use, so I swapped it out with a regular one..... then gave it to a friend's daughter as she needed something to hold some extra fuel.
I swear by my Scepter MFC's. I believe they are almost unobtanium in the US, or very pricey if you can find them. I've beaten mine up over a number of years now, from one extreme temperature ot another, laying flat or standing up. It doesn't seem to matter, they are just the best fuel cans out there. I'm sure I could drive over one with ho harm down to it. They also empty in a matter of seconds due to an internal venting thru the handle.
I swear by my Scepter MFC's. I believe they are almost unobtanium in the US, or very pricey if you can find them. I've beaten mine up over a number of years now, from one extreme temperature ot another, laying flat or standing up. It doesn't seem to matter, they are just the best fuel cans out there. I'm sure I could drive over one with ho harm down to it. They also empty in a matter of seconds due to an internal venting thru the handle.
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Yeah because they aren't CARB or EPA approved. But the gov gets to exempt itself from such things so the military continues to use them as needed.
They make a civilian version with the fancy spouts.
Scepter 5.3 gal. Military Style Gas Can EPA, 05086 at Tractor Supply Co.
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I've heard of people taking the blue water cans and changing out the seals for viton seals and using those as fuel can's. Not sure i'd go that route lol.
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These work fantastic in a truck bed. This was how I used to do it when I had a full size truck.
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Any issues with leakage? I used mine for the first time this week, and by the time I got to my camp you could see some spillage.
I also found it a bit difficult to pour into my tank. Kinda bummed.
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The cheapest and most convenient method to date. Cant believe no one has mentioned this amazing approach to fuel safety and storage?
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I plan on a small (30 gallon) auxiliary tank in the bed of my truck, but am waiting until after the Decked system and bed rack are installed to make sure I get the perfect shape and can still open the back window.
