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profdant139
Explorer II
Sep 04, 2018

OK to carry gas can on tongue near battery, well secured?

I carry a small gas can for my generator, usually in the covered cargo bed of my truck. But it is in the way. I want to put it on the tongue of the trailer. I can easily build a secure place for it...
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MFL
Nomad II
Sep 04, 2018
A certified Fire Marshal may object, but if a high quality gas can (all fuel containers are not equal), and properly secured, I'd not worry about it. If battery has good solid cable connections, no reason for spark. I would remove gas can before any battery servicing, or connecting/disconnecting. Otherwise, I'd not worry about it.

OTOH, I will not replace your RV, in the event it is destroyed. :)

Jerry

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