Best Fuel Container
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5th Wheeling
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Best Fuel Container
Traveling in a few weeks with the current state of fuel and in some places alleged shortages … I’m leaning towards taking my mil-spec 5 gallon container to have that extra cushion if needed. An aftermarket fuel tank isn’t an option on my F350 unless I want to put it in the bed of the truck.
Just interested in type of containers folks are using for travels vs a conversation on Titan tanks etc.
Just interested in type of containers folks are using for travels vs a conversation on Titan tanks etc.
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Well, most don't use any fuel containers, if any were used it would just be commercially available 5 gallon jugs from walmart or some other source like that.
But, as to any fuel shortages, there aren't any that I have heard of, plenty of extremely high priced diesel out there, they have to keep the big trucks rolling so there is fuel available everywhere.
But, as to any fuel shortages, there aren't any that I have heard of, plenty of extremely high priced diesel out there, they have to keep the big trucks rolling so there is fuel available everywhere.
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From: Ridgway, CO
The only fuel containers I would buy anymore are the race style, vented jugs. The "safety" jugs are garbage, slow to fill, leaky. You would want something with a long enough spout that flows quickly.
That said, I can not imagine a situation on the road where carrying a jug of fuel would actually be helpful. If indeed fuel shortages occur, why would you take a road trip? If the costs are a concern I do not see how a 5 gal jugs solves that either. Now if you are going really remote or have other things to fuel, carrying some in jugs makes sense. For a road trip? Not so much, I wouldn't bother myself, just plan your fill ups if you are worried, plenty of ways to do that.
That said, I can not imagine a situation on the road where carrying a jug of fuel would actually be helpful. If indeed fuel shortages occur, why would you take a road trip? If the costs are a concern I do not see how a 5 gal jugs solves that either. Now if you are going really remote or have other things to fuel, carrying some in jugs makes sense. For a road trip? Not so much, I wouldn't bother myself, just plan your fill ups if you are worried, plenty of ways to do that.
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My only reason for carrying a jug or two is in the rare case I face a stiff head wind and mpg drops 30%. I've used my spare jug just once.
Pretty much carry any jug you like. My only caution is to not put diesel in a galvanized can. I've never tried it but I've read diesel can pull the galvanizing off the can and fill your truck fuel filter.
Pretty much carry any jug you like. My only caution is to not put diesel in a galvanized can. I've never tried it but I've read diesel can pull the galvanizing off the can and fill your truck fuel filter.
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We use these, they also have a filler hose attachment available
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-946010
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-946010
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Laughing Gas
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I carry 2 of the metal MIL type cans from Harbor Freight. I wanted metal because of its resistance to swelling when hot.
https://www.harborfreight.com/5-gall...sugg_q=gas+can
https://www.harborfreight.com/5-gall...sugg_q=gas+can
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I picked up a yellow 5 gallon plastic jug from Auto Zone and replaced the nozzle with a real nozzle. I also pulled the strainer out of the jug and added a vent. I carry it when pulling long distances. Just in case I don’t plan well, or if we get caught in a traffic jam. There are more and more of those long traffic jams and during the summer I’d love to be able to run some AC at least at times…
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5th Wheeling
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I like that set up. Thanks
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Project Farm on youtube just did a video about fuel cans a couple weeks ago, might be worth a watch. I'd be looking at the "race style" cans like the one Jim linked above, or the metal military cans.
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I really think this is an unnecessary thing to fool with, but if you must, how about a portable fuel tank, like for a motorboat?
Then get a pump for transfer.
Trying to heft a 5-gallon can full of diesel up to pour it in the tank doesn't sound like much fun to me, a 2.5 gallon jug of DEF is bad enough.
Then get a pump for transfer.
Trying to heft a 5-gallon can full of diesel up to pour it in the tank doesn't sound like much fun to me, a 2.5 gallon jug of DEF is bad enough.
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Having a 50 gallon Titan on my truck removes the necessity of carrying 5 spare gallons, however, prior to that, especially running gas with a 26 gallon tank, I always carried an extra 5 gallons with, just in case. When traveling out west on I70, there is a 120 mile stretch where gas or diesel is not available, period, so you don't want to run out due to a still head wind, and the winds there get pretty stiff. I made it through with less than a quarter tank, so it was a nail biting experience.