pira114 wrote:
Lantley wrote:
My comments are not to be condescending or mean spirited but you guys that need portable gas cans really need to consider a more adequate tow vehicle.
Either add an aftermarket factory type tank or an auxiliary tank.
Using portable tanks does increase the risk factor but more importantly if your TV is unable to travel 200 miles without running out of gas, you need to consider a different TV. Having ample gas tanks is a basic requirement for any RV tow vehicle.
I can understand a long trip through the dessert or remote area, but for general camping fussing with portable tanks would be a deal breaker for me.
Once upon a time I carried genset gas in a jerry can. The can worked fine but I can't imagine hauling gas for the TV that way. Stopping to refill along the way via portable cans. No thanks. Too small of a tank capacity is the first clue that a vehicle is inadequate for towing an RV trailer.
Some of us camp in some pretty remote areas. With long stretches of nothing in between. Not carrying appropriate supplies is stupid and borders on irresponsible. And not just extra fuel.
I can drive about 700 miles on my dual tanks. And still carry 10 extra gallons. Not just when pulling the trailer. All the time.
It's also nice to be able to help someone out periodically. People driving around unprepared in the mountains where I live is pretty common. Almost all of them make it out no problem. Some need a few extra gallons. I'm more than happy to help.
As mention in my original post that you quoted.
I not referring to those that travel into trully remote areas that need more fuel. I referring to those that have TV's with small 25 gallon tanks.
