What's the most gas you have ever put in your 5G 4rnnr?

[phillyd2]

Ok, I'll say it. When the SHTF and society breaks down into lawless anarchy I'm not picking up my dog's poop. So there!

 

[Bay33saw]

Ok, I'll say it. When the SHTF and society breaks down into lawless anarchy I'm not picking up my dog's poop. So there!

My dogs are lazy and never poop more than 15 feet from where they can get outside, so the more poop I pick up the more SHIT ammo I have to throw at crazy people, throw some sharp razor blades and nails in the bag and once you hit them they get a bad infection they can't cure and then they die .....LOL

 

[Canazes9]

Why? Do you actually think they would understand? Do you think they would understand that if they had several gallons of gasoline in their vehicles at all times they would have:

A means to get to higher ground or away in case of a flood, tornado, fire, hurricane or anything else common to our nation?
A means to charge communications devices to call and report during disasters?
A heat source if power goes out in the winter and they are freezing?

Sorry Billy, there is a difference between ignorance and lazy. If they won't do something as simple as making sure they have gas in the tank for common emergencies then do you think they would do it for something more complex like fuel pump life? Me either.

Maybe lazy is not the proper word. How about complacent and entitled? These are the same people who scream the loudest when something happens too.

I've lived all my life on the US Gulf Coast. Hurricanes are somewhat of a way of life. One of the worst hurricanes I've been through was Ike that hit in 2008. It didn't have the wind speed of Andrew, Katrina or Rita, but it was big, had a very slow land speed and the storm did not lose power until it was well inland. We had 12hrs of hurricane force wind at my house!

After the storm, the kids of the families that had stayed for the storm gathered at my house. Why? Well, I have a generator, 50+gal fuel (1 week supply), 2 window unit AC's (won't keep the whole house cool, but will keep a livable space at ~80 - its amazing how good that feels compared to 96 and 90+% humididty), well stocked pantry, deep freeze, microwave, gas and charcoal grills, not to mention a selection of video's, movies and internet access from cable and cellular hot spots.

My house quickly became "the place to be" in the neighborhood and the kids gathered at my house. School was out, so it was a somewhat festive atmosphere. I worked with my neighbors to clean up, clear the streets and make repairs that needed immediate attention. On about the 3rd day without power I walked back in the house and my 9yr old daughter turned from the semi-circle of kids watching Sponge Bob while eating Popsicles and said:

"It sure was lucky we had that generator!"

David

 

[1engineer]

I've lived all my life on the US Gulf Coast. Hurricanes are somewhat of a way of life. One of the worst hurricanes I've been through was Ike that hit in 2008. It didn't have the wind speed of Andrew, Katrina or Rita, but it was big, had a very slow land speed and the storm did not lose power until it was well inland. We had 12hrs of hurricane force wind at my house!

After the storm, the kids of the families that had stayed for the storm gathered at my house. Why? Well, I have a generator, 50+gal fuel (1 week supply), 2 window unit AC's (won't keep the whole house cool, but will keep a livable space at ~80 - its amazing how good that feels compared to 96 and 90+% humididty), well stocked pantry, deep freeze, microwave, gas and charcoal grills, not to mention a selection of video's, movies and internet access from cable and cellular hot spots.

My house quickly became "the place to be" in the neighborhood and the kids gathered at my house. School was out, so it was a somewhat festive atmosphere. I worked with my neighbors to clean up, clear the streets and make repairs that needed immediate attention. On about the 3rd day without power I walked back in the house and my 9yr old daughter turned from the semi-circle of kids watching Sponge Bob while eating Popsicles and said:

"It sure was lucky we had that generator!"

David

Hmmmm, how does that compare with the majority of the good folks on the east coast that got hit by Sandy? Probably a bit different lol. Bet they wished they had a full tank.

 

[Canazes9]

Hmmmm, how does that compare with the majority of the good folks on the east coast that got hit by Sandy? Probably a bit different lol. Bet they wished they had a full tank.

And a generator (with fuel). And a chainsaw. And 4 or 5 cases of bottled water. And groceries in the pantry/deep freeze. And propane/charcoal. And a supply of cash money (without power CC and checks start to rapidly lose their value). And a few firearms with a copious supply of ammunition to help you hand on to your supplies.

Don't worry, you can pick all that stuff up in the last few hours when you realize the big storm is about to hit you.... The shelves won't be bare. The gas stations will have plenty of fuel and no lines. No one else will be trying to do the same thing at the same time.

David

 

[ZO6_Vette]

Hmmmm, how does that compare with the majority of the good folks on the east coast that got hit by Sandy? Probably a bit different lol. Bet they wished they had a full tank.

Thank goodness for 40 gal in the Suburban and like 15 in the Vette.

Although I had access to fuel I wondered where some of these folks would acquire the 15 gal a day to run some of the larger generators.

Most do not consider the fuel consumption rate when they purchase a generator.

 

[LandCruiser]

I'll just recall one story from my younger days.

August 2005 I wake up in my apartment in Ocean Springs, MS and realize that Katrina is now heading straight for us (for those of you who get your media from the Marxists at CNN, bear in mind that entire Mississippi communities were wiped off of the map and got zero news coverage).

I have about 12 hours before the largest damn hurricane to hit the Gulf in over a decade rams thousands of gallons of storm surge up my butt. Gas stations are parking lots, backed up for 1/4 mile (no really a 1/4 mile) as people are preparing to get the hell out of Dodge. Fuel is out, or gouged to current 2013 Obama California prices.

I had just spent the night before tanking up my 80 series and hurricane season I usually keep half of a dozen jerry cans in rotation (dump the old gas and replace it with fresh gas every 2 weeks or so) in case there is an evacuation order and limits are put on fill ups, and also not to be the jackass tanking up 100 gallons during a crisis.

My neighbors downstairs are wondering how they are going to evacuate from where we are (which was underwater by the end of the day) on their empty tank of gas. I am left with either having to have enough gas to keep me running for a few days (there would be shortages for weeks) or live with the fact that I let a single mom and her two kids not have enough gas to evacuate.

In the end I gave her a Jerry can and bugged out before anyone else dumb and unprepared wanted a handout.

Shit happens. Often without warning.

 

[Canazes9]

I'll just recall one story from my younger days.

August 2005 I wake up in my apartment in Ocean Springs, MS and realize that Katrina is now heading straight for us (for those of you who get your media from the Marxists at CNN, bear in mind that entire Mississippi communities were wiped off of the map and got zero news coverage).

I have about 12 hours before the largest damn hurricane to hit the Gulf in over a decade rams thousands of gallons of storm surge up my butt. Gas stations are parking lots, backed up for 1/4 mile (no really a 1/4 mile) as people are preparing to get the hell out of Dodge. Fuel is out, or gouged to current 2013 Obama California prices.

I had just spent the night before tanking up my 80 series and hurricane season I usually keep half of a dozen jerry cans in rotation (dump the old gas and replace it with fresh gas every 2 weeks or so) in case there is an evacuation order and limits are put on fill ups, and also not to be the jackass tanking up 100 gallons during a crisis.

My neighbors downstairs are wondering how they are going to evacuate from where we are (which was underwater by the end of the day) on their empty tank of gas. I am left with either having to have enough gas to keep me running for a few days (there would be shortages for weeks) or live with the fact that I let a single mom and her two kids not have enough gas to evacuate.

In the end I gave her a Jerry can and bugged out before anyone else dumb and unprepared wanted a handout.

Shit happens. Often without warning.

Rita hit southwest Louisiana/Southeast Texas just about as hard - virtually no coverage of it by the national press.

Sure was lucky you had that extra gas!

:thumb:

David

 

[chriswachs]

Was on empty for maybe 5 miles and filled the tank till spillage 23.6 gallons

 

[WarnerD9]

Put in 40.1 gallons today.

 

[kowski49]

Put in 40.1 gallons today.

Haha, I've been waiting for you or SOcalTrail to post on this thread.

 

[Misterquad]

Since I bought this I am trying to learn its limits. I put in 22.5 gallons last week. I ran it down just to see how low I can run truck. And I want to see the maximum range I can get per tankful. I broke 400 miles on a tankful today. That is a big deal for me.

 

[WarnerD9]

Haha, I've been waiting for you or SOcalTrail to post on this thread.

Couldn't resist.

 

[Viper45]

I'm just glad you had to pay it. that's without the rotopax's too right?

 

[WarnerD9]

I'm just glad you had to pay it. that's without the rotopax's too right?

Correct, just the main and aux. Rotopax hold another 8.

 

[ArnavG544]

19.5! I actually didn't know it's 23 until just now.. When my range says like 20 miles left it only fills 20 gallons. I must get really really bad mileage compared to you guys.. I think I get between 10 and 16 on mine.

 

[Jgonz]

22.5 has been the most ive put in there with 0 on the indicator and my wife yelling at me...

 

[ATOYOT4R]

I am convinced range and warning light is based on 20 gallons. Last night range indicator said 20 miles left. I put in 19.5 gallons. When I pulled away range went to exactly 400 miles and I was averaging 20.0 for 45 minutes before that.

 

[ArnavG544]

I am convinced range and warning light is based on 20 gallons. Last night range indicator said 20 miles left. I put in 19.5 gallons. When I pulled away range went to exactly 400 miles and I was averaging 20.0 for 45 minutes before that.

Okay if this is true that makes me feel a lot better. If range and warning light was based on all 23, that would mean I'm getting like 16 mpg if I'm really lucky.

 

[Viper45]

I am convinced range and warning light is based on 20 gallons. Last night range indicator said 20 miles left. I put in 19.5 gallons. When I pulled away range went to exactly 400 miles and I was averaging 20.0 for 45 minutes before that.

The warning light is based on 19.5 gallons. Refer to pg 568 (section 5-2):

Low fuel level warning light Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1 L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less

For the range display refer to pg 195 (section 2-2):

DRIVING RANGE
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining

• This distance is computed based on your average
  fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
  that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
  tank, the display may not be updated.

Average fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset

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Okay if this is true that makes me feel a lot better. If range and warning light was based on all 23, that would mean I'm getting like 16 mpg if I'm really lucky.

What is a warning light warning you of if it is based on the total fuel in the tank?