Spare fuel tanks idea
I would like to run something by you guys. I have an idea to replace the two 30 gal. propane tanks on the tongue of my trailer, which I never use, with two military style gerry cans in a vented box fo...
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Gdetrailer wrote:
A very serious accident will most likely snuff out not only you and your passengers lives but anyone else that is either part of the accident or attempting to HELP you.
A flimsy plastic gas can or even a metal "jerry can" is just not up to the task you have at hand for safety.
You are risking life and limb for what? Six gallons of fuel that will only net you a measly 40 miles of driving..
Just scary what folks are willing to do in the name of "convenience".
A very serious accident will likely result in complete detachment and destruction of the trailer regardless of six gallons of gas.
Additionally, it isn't necessarily convenience as much as insurance. I normally do what was suggested above (I know worst case is 10mpg so I plan for gas @ 150miles (6 gal is a 25% increase btw)); there are a few times when I go to a site for a first time where gas isn't guaranteed.
Either way, I agree it isn't the smartest (and that tank above seems smarter) but I use it rarely and risk management is applied.
