How do you transport and store your generator gas?

I have a plastic boat fuel tank. It has been on my ladder for several years. I had the typical plastic fuel cans for several years before the boat fuel tank. The Boat fuel tank is much thicker than the plastic cans, and has more rubbing in its design. Both types of containers puff up when they get hot, but so do my metal gas cans. They have been exposed to over 110 degrees, and in full sun. My bet the temp hitting the containers was much hotter than the 110 degrees. Never a problem.

One of the several reasons I went to the boat fuel tank, is because the boating industry has pretty strong safety rules. I don't think the plastic tanks would be allowed if they were not safe.

As of right now, I carry a 1 gallon can in my trailer, but if I had to travel with just the camper I would probably put the gas can in the propane compartment where the second propane tank would normally go. It's sealed off from the living quarters, it's vented, and there are flammable materials in there already.

The only good thing about CARB-compliant gas cans is they're fairly well sealed so little to no vapor escapes.

Caution, those plastic gas cans build up pressure and swell when exposed to direct sun. Environmental rules eliminate venting of pressure gases and OSHA not involved in "homeowner's" use of these plastic cans.

I have been looking at RotoPax mounts, likely to be attached to the sides of a storage trailer (assuming the trailer's width is narrow enough, and the wall has enough structural integrity to handle the added weight.) This way, I can have a can for diesel, a can for gasoline, and maybe other items... and with a locking T-handle, it will be resistant to walking off as well.

In a 2.5 gallon gas can, stored in my cargo trailer.

The Honda eu2000 fits in the generator compartment and the 2 gal. plastic gas can fits snug between 2 steps on the ladder with a bungee for safety.

I use a boat gas tank (3-gallons). I use a chair ladder rack, and bungy the tank with two cords. I can leave the tank in place and drop my tank/hose to the Honda. It gives me 4 continuous gallons of gas without moving my fuel tank or Honda. It has worked well since 2005.




I am considering changing the boat tank for a 2.5-gallon NATO gas can. It would be more versatile for other needs.

Wayne

2 2.5 cans in the truck bed along with all the other junk.

couple of 2.5 gallon plastic gas cans fit nicely in the generator compartment where the Honda 2000 will not fit