Jerry cans? update.page 3

Do you have a pickup? Would it be possible to simply build a bracket of 2x4's to hold the cans and run a chain/padlock for security?

I'm old school. No matter the size of one's fuel tank (and recognizing that the road is much improved), I'd still want to carry spare fuel..may be not needed, but having to temporarily patch a fuel tank with a soda can, baling wire, and duct tape in the old days, .....and then drop in 20 gallons from my "jerry cans" in order to make it to the next station (that fortunately was open), I'm paranoid about running out of fuel.

Toying with the idea of a small 36 gallon transfer tank. Sounds like less hassle the mounting brackets and cans.

There are Canadian Tire all over Canada, you do not have to wait to be in Yukon. With a 200 miles range and running the gene, I would not go to AK without a few 20 liters spare. You also have to consider the exhorbiting price of gaz in some in between fuel stations in northern Canada.

Wait until you get to Yukon. Wally and Canadian Tire still sell the old fashioned style of gas cans, open and pour, no CARB cans. Bought several in Whitehorse last summer.

garyhaupt wrote:
"I do know that they can no longer be legally sold.... Eric"

Lord, I know I am going to pay for this, Eric is the Moderator.. but..what could I do? :E


Eric..you may..you may, be incorrect. Princess Auto sells metal fuel cans.


http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-black-jerry-can/A-p8534117e

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-green-metal-jerry-can/A-p8513467e



Gary Haupt

Thanks Gary that is what I was looking at only in red.

2oldman wrote:
If you do much of this you'd be better off installing a permanent auxiliary tank.

Jerry cans work, but, you need to use and replenish that fuel every so often.

I wanted a secure can for the generator and scooter as well as a spare for the truck. Adding an aux tank would not allow this.

I noticed on ebay you can still buy the metal and plastic Jerry cans and brackets to mount them. I did not want a loose gas can in the back of the truck.

I did not know what the rules were for Canada entering and filling such cans.

I like the VP plastic 5 gallon but having a hard time finding a lockable bracket. The bracket you do find the jug just sits in.

If you do much of this you'd be better off installing a permanent auxiliary tank.

Jerry cans work, but, you need to use and replenish that fuel every so often.

PackerBacker wrote:

garyhaupt wrote:
"I do know that they can no longer be legally sold.... Eric"

Lord, I know I am going to pay for this, Eric is the Moderator.. but..what could I do? :E


Eric..you may..you may, be incorrect. Princess Auto sells metal fuel cans.


http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-black-jerry-can/A-p8534117e

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-green-metal-jerry-can/A-p8513467e

Gary Haupt

Well Gary, I think you'll get off this time but ... !! :B

I believe you can buy jerry cans but I don't think you are allowed to use them for gasoline. They are not advertised as 'fuel cans' but simply as metal jerry cans.
But hey..... I could be wrong.

... Eric

Hot diggedy....




Just to further educate...it appears from my research..this from BC 4X4 website..."Due to new regulations in the US, NATO style metal jerry cans are not legal for production or import anymore. Anyone who currently owns a NATO style metal jerry can is still able to use it, and anyone who has them in stock are able to sell it, just not to certain states. These models are grandfathered now. Any replacement cans are CARB (California equivalent of AirCare) certified, and it has to do with the filling system which is now more advanced as the NATO style was a 50 year old development - they are still metal and still 20L. I haven't checked in to the regulations in Canada but I assume that because the US has banned them, you will not find them as commonly in Canada because they would normally come from US suppliers who do not produce them anymore. But the new CARB type are just as good, albeit a bit more expensive because of the filling/spout mechanism.
You are legally allowed to fill a container provided it is of the NATO style, hell you can even fill a drum, there are stickers or signs posted at most gas stations. The plastic ones are of particular concern because, as someone said, they create static electricity - even when placed on the ground. They need to have specific markings on them."

And reading on...apparently there are real issues around the use of plastic fuel jugs. Static sparks and resulting fires.

One would really want to ensure that they are using properly tagged fuel jugs, of any type.


Gary Haupt

garyhaupt wrote:
"I do know that they can no longer be legally sold.... Eric"

Lord, I know I am going to pay for this, Eric is the Moderator.. but..what could I do? :E


Eric..you may..you may, be incorrect. Princess Auto sells metal fuel cans.


http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-black-jerry-can/A-p8534117e

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-green-metal-jerry-can/A-p8513467e

Gary Haupt

Well Gary, I think you'll get off this time but ... !! :B

I believe you can buy jerry cans but I don't think you are allowed to use them for gasoline. They are not advertised as 'fuel cans' but simply as metal jerry cans.
But hey..... I could be wrong.

... Eric

"I do know that they can no longer be legally sold.... Eric"

Lord, I know I am going to pay for this, Eric is the Moderator.. but..what could I do? :E


Eric..you may..you may, be incorrect. Princess Auto sells metal fuel cans.


http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-black-jerry-can/A-p8534117e

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/20-litre-green-metal-jerry-can/A-p8513467e



Gary Haupt