I started a thread about my gas can mount project (it's in the boondocking forum -- I should have put it in Modifications). But the discussion broadened to a bigger issue. So rather than hijack my own thread, I am taking a bit of a survey, hoping to learn from everyone's collective wisdom.I am sure that for all of us, safety is the first concern, followed by convenience and an aversion to the smell of gasoline fumes. Theft is also a concern.So here are the questions: what kind of gas can do you carry for your generator? Plastic? Metal? Is it drip-proof? Are there specific brands that are particularly good?And where do you transport it -- on the tongue of a trailer? In an open cargo bed of a truck? In a closed compartment (either a camper shell on a truck or a storage area in an RV)? On a bumper rack? On the roof? In the fridge? (Just wanted to see if you were still awake.)Thanks in advance for your answers!

4 metal cans. 2 in truck bed, 2 in truck compartments. 3 are 5-gallon, 1 is 2.5 used specifically to fuel generators.Eagle makes a good can. Prefer metal to plastic.

You should state the kind of generator(s) and how much gas you expect to use.I have a pair of Honda 2000 watt generators with an extended run kit. That kit is just an outboard motor fuel tank with assorted hose and fittings. I picked up an additional fuel tank at a yard sale and can swap out an empty in seconds. Outboard tanks lay flat, quickly connect and disconnect, and seal up well for transport. They are awkward to use as a gas can for refilling the generator tanks, but with a large folding funnel it can be done. I store the generators in wheeled luggage style bags, and the tanks with hoses in a cardboard box. Everything goes in the truck bed.If I know that the generators will be used soon, I fill their tanks at the start of a trip. The outboard tank(s) will be filled near the camping spot. One disadvantage of having a diesel truck is the inability of dumping the generator tanks when no longer needed.

Hondas, and a plastic boat gas tank with extended run connections for either one or two generators.

Theft is not a concern for me, I guess I'm trusting or ignorant. I use Eagle brand steel safety cans. Ventless, thick steel, with a heavy spring loaded "cap" and lever system. 6 gallons I think? Short trip, one can, long trip, two cans. They're also reserve fuel for the truck should I miscalculate a fuel stop.Only downside, the way the funnel attaches around the neck, rather than a pour spout. It's not convenient to remove, so it gets left on, and fills with debris. Also not long enough to easily fill a vehicle, but works great for generator, mower, etc.I have twin Yamaha 2000s, but they do not support extended run. Haven't added a fuel pump, maybe some day. Don't often run both unless it's very hot and I'm boondock.

Sadly I only discovered this convenience a few years ago, but I often wonder why everyone else has not.The simplest way to fill a small engine gas tank from a large (> 2 gallon) jug is with a jiggle siphon ! Yes, the source has to be higher than what you are filling and I am NOT suggesting that you stand there holding a 5 gallon can, but I am sure you can find something to set it upon while transferring the fuel.

What kind of gas can do you carry, and where? | Good Sam Community

profdant139
Explorer II
Jan 19, 2019
I had not heard of EZ Pour before this thread -- thanks for the tip!!
CapnCampn
Explorer III
Jan 18, 2019
I bought a couple of EZ Pour spouts this summer. Wow! I forgot how fast a gas can could empty!

They're great & seal up tight (which could be good or bad depending on how you look at temp changes & venting...).

CC
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jan 14, 2019
Lynnmor wrote:
People just love for the government to control everything, including things as simple as their gas cans. Here is the answer to get your gas cans back to normalcy: E Z Pour

Got my parts off AMAZOM.
jjrbus
Explorer
Jan 14, 2019
Ah the gov bureaucracy that decided we needed to improve the gas spout. removed the spout and glued a piece of plastic in the cap part to seal, use a transmission funnel to add gas.

Some years ago I started using ethanol free gas in all my small engines. I stopped having carburetor problems! Use a Honda genny and when traveling do not bother looking for ethanol free gas, but use regular. Last tank is always ethanol free and run dry. Ethanol free will store for up to a year with no additives.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Jan 14, 2019
People just love for the government to control everything, including things as simple as their gas cans. Here is the answer to get your gas cans back to normalcy: E Z Pour
austinjenna
Explorer
Jan 14, 2019
Those new cans are the worst. I have no idea on who designed them but I would love for them to come over and show me how to use one without it spilling gas or taking 10 minutes to fill up a lawn mower. With all the problems in the world, I guess this was our biggest that it needed to be redesigned.
opnspaces
Navigator II
Jan 13, 2019
mostly an old 2.5 gallon plastic can from before the EPA stuck their noses in the portable can design. The can most often goes in the front pass through storage in the trailer when on the road.
DarthMuffin
Explorer
Jan 12, 2019
Rover_Bill wrote:
10L (2.6 g) NATO style jerrycan in a jerrycan holder bolted to my battery tray on the TT tongue. It provides fuel for my Yamaha 2000 generator and emergency fuel for the truck when towing.

I also use a 10L NATO style can. Bought a couple several years ago and can't find any now. 20L cans and good reproductions are available.

It's nice because the 10L can is about exactly a tank of gas for my generator.
philh
Explorer II
Jan 09, 2019
If you don't completely use the gas within 3 months, buy pure gas or avgas.
NRALIFR
Explorer
Jan 09, 2019
I always have two NATO Jerry cans on the bumper of my TC. The 20L can is for Diesel, and the 5L can is for generator gasoline. I use both cans frequently.

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