Good way to carry extra fuel ...in the cabin?

[thezentree]

I probably already know the answer to this, but here goes:

I live in central KY and am getting married in Wilmington, NC next weekend. Wilmington is my hometown and with this damn hurricane, I might get married in hip waders.

We're driving in a few days early to go help put things back together, but with the evacuations and the probable damage in the area, fuel will likely be hard to find for a few days. I want to be able to carry some extra fuel since 3rd gens have such laughably short fuel ranges.

Is there a good way to carry fuel inside the cabin without ending up with a buzz and a suit that smells like gasoline? We're probably going to have to stay overnight somewhere along the way and I don't want to leave any fuel cans outside.

I guess if it comes down to it, we can stop frequently and top off when we can, but that's gonna suuuuck. Although, she's probably going to have to pee that often anyway since we can't seem to pass a starbucks without stopping... :rofl:

 

[sleepydad]

I probably already know the answer to this, but here goes:

I live in central KY and am getting married in Wilmington, NC next weekend. Wilmington is my hometown and with this damn hurricane, I might get married in hip waders.

We're driving in a few days early to go help put things back together, but with the evacuations and the probable damage in the area, fuel will likely be hard to find for a few days. I want to be able to carry some extra fuel since 3rd gens have such laughably short fuel ranges.

Is there a good way to carry fuel inside the cabin without ending up with a buzz and a suit that smells like gasoline? We're probably going to have to stay overnight somewhere along the way and I don't want to leave any fuel cans outside.

I guess if it comes down to it, we can stop frequently and top off when we can, but that's gonna suuuuck. Although, she's probably going to have to pee that often anyway since we can't seem to pass a starbucks without stopping... :rofl:

your about to get married, extra fuel is the least of your problems.

 

[papapoopski]

I had to do similar when hurricane sandy came to town.

A hitch mounted platform works great. It will hold plenty of weight (500# on the tongue i believe). They are not that expensive and handy to use in the future.

You could strap the shit out of them to the roof, keep them towards the back and between the roof rails against the roof.

Inside is tricky. I sometimes carry diesel inside but I have good cans and put them into 2 thick plastic bags to keep the stink down while driving - and I only go short distances. I will line them up to sandwich each other against the sides them strap down. Gas is another thing though. It likes to eat plastics that aren't meant to hold gasoline.

Good luck and congrats on the wedding!

 

[Mchaz]

Scepter mil spec jerry cans have a good enough seal you can store them inside. The trick is getting gas into/out of them without spilling it on the outside. I have also stored them laying down on my Rola rack, but I had to crank the lids down tight (bring a strap wrench if you do that).

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[Jetcycles]

What type of container will you be using? Either way, why not strap your jugs to the roof while traveling but store them in a secure location overnight?

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[Scramble]

Real NATO Jerry cans, steel, plastic, Scepter, Wavian etc, no Chinese junk, be safe.

 

[dogtail]

I think Mad Max had the best extra fuel storage ideas.

 

[AntleredRuin]

Maybe a bit more work that you're willing to do now, but why not a removable jerry can where the spare tire goes? You can keep the tire in the cabin with no issue with fumes (if it's not brand new rubber).

Use the stock tire winch to lift the jerry can, then put some kind of support under it, just in case. Maybe something bolt on to the hitch.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I use a 5 gal plastic red Walmart can with a sealed non-venting yellow cap I bought online. I keep it tied down well. If you think semi worst case the gas breaks free during an accident and flies around the cabin then plastic is going to cause a lot less damage than a loaded metal can flying through the air.

 

[deves2]

getting this type of advice on the forum is NOT the best idea.
carrying fuel cans/container INSIDE a vehicle is stupid. PERIOD.

 

[RedSled]

I use a 5 gal plastic red Walmart can with a sealed non-venting yellow cap I bought online. I keep it tied down well. If you think semi worst case the gas breaks free during an accident and flies around the cabin then plastic is going to cause a lot less damage than a loaded metal can flying through the air.

Right up to the point of the plastic container cracking open, and then not so good stuff will happen.

 

[rickmum]

Come on dude, this is a loaded question.
Buy a hitch cargo carrier, they're cheap, or put it on the roof with ratchet straps if you have rails.

 

[I_bRAD]

Maybe a bit more work that you're willing to do now, but why not a removable jerry can where the spare tire goes? You can keep the tire in the cabin with no issue with fumes (if it's not brand new rubber).

Use the stock tire winch to lift the jerry can, then put some kind of support under it, just in case. Maybe something bolt on to the hitch.

FWIW, that's a pretty vulnerable spot immediately next to a hot exhaust pipe.

 

[calimobber]

getting this type of advice on the forum is NOT the best idea.
carrying fuel cans/container INSIDE a vehicle is stupid. PERIOD.

lol ive had a 1gal roto pax in my car for 4moths. never smell anything.

every situation if different. Take all this input and decide what will work best for you.

 

[AntleredRuin]

FWIW, that's a pretty vulnerable spot immediately next to a hot exhaust pipe.

Yeah, but there are several people who did this mod permanently with no ill effects; using an F150 tank piped to their current tank for extra capacity, etc.
As long as some precautions are taken, and a measure of armor is on the underside, I see no real cause for alarm.

 

[jkeith.w]

getting this type of advice on the forum is NOT the best idea.
carrying fuel cans/container INSIDE a vehicle is stupid. PERIOD.

I agree with this.


however, I do it on a regular basis (5gal race bottle) when I need fuel at the shop.

Also, when was the wedding? - I'd elope wherever you are at the moment, then do a ceremony thing in Wilmington when all this mess is cleaned up (not next weekend!)

 

[pluton]

Between actual steel [former]NATO Jerry cans, current Scepter NATO fuel cans, and cheapo hardware store plastic gas cans, the least escaping stink is with the steel former NATO cans. Scepters make more smell than the steel jerry cans, and the cheapos are--naturally-- the worst.
I've heard of folks doing the plastic bag(s) around the can thing also.
I got a fairly cheap Yakima load warrior roof rack(attaches directly to the factory crossbars) and ratchet strap the extra gas up there.
In the case of a really bad crushing crash, inside the vehicle is the worst place to have gas.

 

[Mark_BC]

Tow your boat, you'll need it. Put cans in there.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Right up to the point of the plastic container cracking open, and then not so good stuff will happen.

I see your logic but the can has not deteriorated in any way, is quite thick and it would most likely bounce.

 

[jgue467]

Safety First!

...put it on the roof with ratchet straps if you have rails.

+1 Quality fuel container on the roof

And add a quality fire extinguisher on board (easy front access) if you don't have one already. :cowboy: