I really would like to carry at least a gallon of extra gas with me when I go camping in the middle of nowhere. Problem is, my Cherokee has no bed or trunk to put a gas can, and I'm sure you all know the cheap plastic cans are leaky. What kind of container could I use to store a gallon of gas in? I was thinking maybe an empty paint thinner can, but then I'd have to have some sort of tube/funnel to get the gas into my truck...
Gas can for inside my Jeep?
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I have a really old metal gas can from the 60's or 70's. It never leaked or had any problems. I did a web search and found one at jcwhitney. I don't know the layout of your jeep, but I'm sure you could figure a way to secure it.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...10244&productId=611&catalogId=10101&langId=-1
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...10244&productId=611&catalogId=10101&langId=-1
If you want a metal can that does not leak you can still get the ones that have a sqeeze handle to open the spout and a heavy spring to close the filler. They are about the highest safety rated cans out there. They are usually round and hold 15-20 litres. If you want a jeep can or jerry can do not buy the US Army type they almost always rust out around the bottom seam. Get a European type with the clamp down lid instead of the US screw on type. The can is 2 pieces welded together opposed to the USGI three piece with a seperate bottom plate welded on. The Euro style metal cans have a weird square with lines coming off the ends of the corner shape on them instead of the big X stamped on the side of the can and are the better of the metal army type cans made.
Here is what they look like http://www.miljeep.com/html/WW2/jerryldsgb.asp
[ May 24, 2004, 09:37 PM: Message edited by: hk33ka1 ]
Here is what they look like http://www.miljeep.com/html/WW2/jerryldsgb.asp
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I found another site that has 1 gallon metal cans. It is sort of expensive, but for this one time investment, you wont have to worry about it again.
http://www.arizonatools.com/catalog/browse/3589-2632-2453/
http://www.arizonatools.com/catalog/browse/3589-2632-2453/
The only can to consider is the NATO style jerry can, distributed in the US by a company called WEDCO. Many 4wd websites sell then in 2.5 gallon and 5 gallon units. The are are welded halves just as listed above and are made from thick steel. They have a corrosion resistant liner on the inside for years of trouble free service. Here is the kicker, they are actually rated for transport in airliners. To prove their toughness I've driven onto these units when full with my 3/4 ton Suburban with no leaks. In Australia, there are even used as emergency jack stands in the outback. The worst place to keep your jerry cans is in the back on a tire mount. If some idiot rear ends you, nothing can guarantee that it won't get ruptured, even the NATO style can. I keep mine inside the vehicle, much safer in case of accident as long as you have them securely strapped down. If it gets ruptured inside the vehicle, I doubt you were going to survive the accident in the first place. Many countries make it illegal to carry fuel on a tire rack or on the bumper area because of rear end smashes/collisions. They either go on top of the roof (bad for center of gravity and handling) or in the vehicle. Expect to pay between 30 and 40 dollars for a brand new unit. Used ex military units at surplus stores are usually under 20 bucks. Hope this helps.
George
George
Seotaji,
Carrying gas on the carrier while on the trail is fairly safe, even if you back into a tree or rock ledge, the speeds are usually very slow. It's just the idiot on the road that you've got to watch out for because of getting rear ended.
For extended trips where you need water, a cool solution is water bladders that lay across the back seat foot well area of the truck. They are only 3-4 inches thick when full and are stong enough to rest your shoes/feet on them while traveling. First came across these in Australia. Some units are even made to handle diesel, very popular down under.
George
Carrying gas on the carrier while on the trail is fairly safe, even if you back into a tree or rock ledge, the speeds are usually very slow. It's just the idiot on the road that you've got to watch out for because of getting rear ended.
For extended trips where you need water, a cool solution is water bladders that lay across the back seat foot well area of the truck. They are only 3-4 inches thick when full and are stong enough to rest your shoes/feet on them while traveling. First came across these in Australia. Some units are even made to handle diesel, very popular down under.
George
I can vouch for the Wedco cans, I think they are a British company. I carried one inside my Explorer either full of gas or fumes (just as dangerous) for a couple years, and it did not even hint of gas smell even in summer. The US pattern cans are garbage and rust heavily. The Wedco can is available for about $30 at Farm & Fleet and some of the auto stores. The can has a pin to prevent inadvertent opening and comes with a venting nozzle (very important because the spout vent is what makes it pour without glug-glugging) A couple minor points - the pattern is NATO, but the cap cams are actually a British pattern that is slightly wider than the original German, and the spout vent tube is also a special British military flare pattern end (euro type is a flattened tube). The nozzle thus will fit the Wedco can and other British surplus cans. It will not fit well on most surplus European cans. The late British surplus cans are widely available for about $15-20 at places like International Military Antiques, and they appear to be plated with some kind of metal - very tough. The Swiss cans are very tough also, but you will need an aftermarket spout, about $5-7 and it will not pour as fast because no vent. Avoid the French cans marked FFA or such because they rust badly inside even if new. I have an original 1942 German water can (same pattern) that has the original paint, when you look inside it has not a hint of rust even though it was used as a gas can in Germany for many years (from the smell and because it was overpainted green like they do in Germany for gas cans).
in a couple of weeks i'm planning to visit las vegas and the grand canyon from northern california. before reading this post, i was thinking about putting a gallon of gas in an anti-free jug, and i would bring a funnel along incase i need to use it. is this a no no?
It's not a good idea. An anti-freeze jug isn't avery robust container.
It would be simpler and safer to just plan your gas stops a little better.
Don't use plastic period, especially cans not designed for gas. Fumes will bleed thru the pores of the container. New plastic can sold in Calif have a special liner on them (some type of chemical coating) to help prevent this. Also if you do open the antifreeze bottle, you'll probably get a pretty good spray of fuel squirting out. That type of soft plastic stretches under pressure just like a balloon.
Wedco (a Canadian company, I think) distributes the cans in the US, manufactured in Latvia (one of those eastern block countries). They will hold 60 psi without leaking, been thru fire testing, drop strength testing, salt spay corrision testing, mass lost test (amount of fuel lost thru steel or gasket). I know this because I have the original test reports from Australia and the testing lab that did the tests. I have no financial interest in this company and do not sell gas cans. They are just the best you can buy in the USA right now. Instead of plastic, you're just better off not storing extra fuel as suggested above.
George
Wedco (a Canadian company, I think) distributes the cans in the US, manufactured in Latvia (one of those eastern block countries). They will hold 60 psi without leaking, been thru fire testing, drop strength testing, salt spay corrision testing, mass lost test (amount of fuel lost thru steel or gasket). I know this because I have the original test reports from Australia and the testing lab that did the tests. I have no financial interest in this company and do not sell gas cans. They are just the best you can buy in the USA right now. Instead of plastic, you're just better off not storing extra fuel as suggested above.
George
I have seen every now and then a 1 gallon metal gas can that looks just like a paint thinner can with a plastic spout, only it's painted red and says "Gasoline" on the side. Does anybody know where I can buy one of those? That would be exactly what I'm looking for. I really don't want a whole 5 gallons in there...I just don't need it and it takes up too much space. I also don't really want to spend $40 on one of those safety cans...don't need it to be quite that safe.
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