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Caneman8434
Explorer
Mar 20, 2015

Carrying Emergency Fuel in Jerry Can Attached to TT

Because of the very small gas tank (15 gal)and low gas mileage(10 mpg)of our tow vehicle (Mazda Tribute V-6), we ran dangerously low on(and out of)fuel several times during our round-the-country RV trip. Even though we tried to remember to refuel whenever the tank got below one-half full, we ran into times when there was no gas station between us and empty, especially out west in the desert areas.

Because of this, I'm considering hanging a military-style 5-gal fuel can in a made-for-Jerry-can steel bracket on the back of my TT (18'6" Fun Finder). Has anyone done this, are there precautions that I should consider, and for that matter, are there laws about storing emergency fuel containers on the outside of a TT? TIA for any advice you can provide.

George
  • pira114's avatar
    pira114
    Explorer II
    Mar 20, 2015
    I have them in my truck. But no reason you couldn't install a rack on the bumper of your TT. Or if it has a hitch receiver, get a cargo tray and attach to that.

    If you use normal Jerry cans, there's no laws that would really affect you. Extra fuel is a must for me.

    There are many opinions about them here. They're all wrong. Just kidding. There are a lot of knock offs out there though. Stick with these:

    http://www.jerrycan.com/

    Watch the video to see how to spot a fake.

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