My concerns are:
1 Fumes from the gas container coming into the TC. The least likely is where I have it mounted.
2 If I am rear ended, I have it mounted high enough to avoid the minimize a direct hot and rupture.
3 Hit something with the front of my truck is not an issue with my gas container in the back. It is possible to be rear ended, and pushed into an obstacle/vehicle, which could rupture a gas container mounted in the front.
4 If I develop a leak in the gas container while on the road, I prefer the gas blow behind my truck/TC, not blow into the front and coat my truck. I also do not want the gas flooding the bed of the truck if the gas can leaks for any reason. I have had this experience years ago. The can did not rupture, but developed a pin hole and leaked.
5 Locate the gas container where it is easily visible when camping, easy to remove and fill. Use the gas without removing the gas can. My location of the can and Honda allow me to do this. I do not have to pour the gas from the can to the Honda.
I have recently purchased a 2-1/2 gallon NATO style fuel can. I am going to replace my plastic 3 gallon boat fuel tank with it. I will set it up for the extended fuel.
It is pretty difficult to avoid all possible dangers when transporting gasoline. If I am not mistaken, there are federal laws on the subject, but it has been years since I reviewed them. The fact is, there are federal approved containers for transporting gasoline. They are very pricy.
Wayne
