hauling extra gas

[RGar974417]

My Nissan Titan gas model has a 24 gallon tank. Not much when you're towing and getting 9mpg. Was wondering if anyone uses something like this to haul extra gas. Would use it for emergencies,fuel generator of occassionally refuel truck from bed when not at a gas station. Have any of you used something like this:https://www.amazon.com/DuraMax-Fluid-Transfer-14-Gallon-Rolling/dp/B000MT94QA/ref=pd_ys_c_rfy_157069... Would it be safe if sercured in the bed?

[GordonThree]

Dupe

[GordonThree]

Depends where I'm going. Weekend warrior trip, no extra gas.

Camping in Utah or New Mexico down the back roads, I'll carry between 10 and 15 extra gallon of gas. I don't consider it extra so much, as my truck and generators burn the same fuel. Running AC off the generator is maybe 3-4 gallon a day so that extra fuel can go quickly.

[hotpepperkid]

drsteve wrote:
I like to get out and stretch, etc, every 200 miles or so anyway.

I like to pull into a campground every 200 miles or so. So stop every 50 miles or so for a stretch. I carry a total cap of 88 gal so never have to make a fuel stop with 5er behind me

[Moosehead05]

My brother has one of those and its great.The hard part is getting it in the truck bed after its full, its heavy. We use it for generators, 4 wheeler and in the truck itself when we go to remote areas.

[colliehauler]

bucky wrote:
There is a reason you are supposed to fill portable gas tanks while they are on the ground. Can you lift 88 lbs of gas plus the weight of the tote?

Yes there is a reason (static electricity). The same reason your not suppose to get in and out of the car while you are fueling.

[bucky]

There is a reason you are supposed to fill portable gas tanks while they are on the ground. Can you lift 88 lbs of gas plus the weight of the tote?

[Crabbypatty]

If I was that concerned with fuel storage, I would install a permanent second tank with the appropriate transfer pump and or feed switch. This is much more safer than carrying portable jugs.

[Aridon]

valhalla360 wrote:
If you think a couple 5 gal jugs are dangerous in a crash, a 50gal toolbox/tank is probably more dangerous.

Reality if there is a good fire, the original gas tank could go off as well. Short of an ox pulled wagon, safety is a relative thing and a couple 5 gal jugs is not a big deal.

Agree. Diesel is also very stable relative to other fuel.

[valhalla360]

If you think a couple 5 gal jugs are dangerous in a crash, a 50gal toolbox/tank is probably more dangerous.

Reality if there is a good fire, the original gas tank could go off as well. Short of an ox pulled wagon, safety is a relative thing and a couple 5 gal jugs is not a big deal.

[1320Fastback]

I carried 10 gallons with me to Yellowstone and back for roadside fill-ups. When I got home I still had the 10 gallons. Won't be taking the jugs next trip, 35 gallon tank and decent mpg towing is all I need.

That 14 gallon tote would give you a good 100 miles to get to the next station if needed though! Check into aircraft fuel bladders also. They make them in different sizes and shapes.

[mobeewan]

I've got 6 - 5 gallon Jerry cans and a couple 2-1/2 gallon plastic cans. I use a cable lock through the carry handles to secure the jerry cans in the truck bed. I normally carry what cans I think I'll need for the generator when boondocking, but they could come in handy if I need to refuel the truck on the side of the road.

[Mike_LeClair]

I carry 15 or 16 gallons of diesel in the plastic 5gal jugs. Our F350 has the 26 gallon tank and I am too frugal/poor to spring the $$$$ free for a Titan 55gal tank. I would love one of the Titan tanks - I just can't afford it! I only carry the extra fuel when we are on long haul trips with the RV and I dump the extra fuel in as soon as we get to our planned destination. I suppose I should carry some gas as well, for the genny in the truck box, gas scares the heck out of me though.

Cheers!

Mike

[Durb]

I used to have a Titan and suffered anxiety about getting to a station in time. The second half of that tank sure is a lot smaller than the first half. I hauled gas in 5 gallon gas cans (cheap) for the Jet Ski in the bed of the truck and never gave it any mind. Maybe ignorance was bliss.

[time2roll]

I carried a 2 gallon can part for the old generator and part in case of range issues.
Used once to help a stranded motorist.

[coolmom42]

Military grade gas cans in a good range of sizes.