We have an Alp Adventurer TC on a 2015 Chevy Silverado Dually. We do a fair bit of boondocking as well as camping in campgrounds that have no AC hookup. So, we purchased a Honda EU2000i. What do you think is the best way to carry spare gas for that generator. I've been thinking about purchasing one of those diamond plate metal boxes (if I could find one), bolting it to the top of the rear overhang of the camper, drilling some vent holes in it, and using it to store one of those approved polyethylene gas containers ... maybe 5 gallons. Don't much like the idea of just the plastic container sitting on the back of the camper, so I figured the metal container would afford some extra protection. Then I thought maybe I could use one of those low profile RotopaX containers (3 gallons?) and attach it to the rear overhang ... maybe behind the ladder. Some of you must have had this problem before and I was wondering how you handled it?I searched the forums, but couldn't find anything. Maybe I didn't use the right search parameters. By the way, if I have this post in the wrong place, I apologize and feel free to move it. Thanks.

I've thought about, and I think the higher you can mount it the better. I'm sure others will show pictures of their setups.

Before you get really excited about it, and unless you have a lower BTU A/C than standard, I would reckon you should try to make it run with the Honda.It seems like it should run, but remember, when you are using your generator your battery charger is running, your converter is running, your fridge is running, and they all take a bit of that 2000 watts.Most people say it won't happen, especially if you are in any altitude.I take one, and I just put the gas can into either the side or rear compartment of the camper. One tank full and a two gallon container is a lot of fuel for a Honda.

you can buy metal gas containers at the surplus stores, like posted before keep te can up high so as to not puncture it

Artum Snowbird wrote:Before you get really excited about it, and unless you have a lower BTU A/C than standard, I would reckon you should try to make it run with the Honda.It seems like it should run, but remember, when you are using your generator your battery charger is running, your converter is running, your fridge is running, and they all take a bit of that 2000 watts.Most people say it won't happen, especially if you are in any altitude.I take one, and I just put the gas can into either the side or rear compartment of the camper. One tank full and a two gallon container is a lot of fuel for a Honda.He has no a/c

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arto_wa
Explorer
Apr 23, 2016
During winter I carry 20 lb propane bottle in a plastic crate, strapped down with a seat-belt on the floor in the back of the cab!
Fisher_Bill
Explorer
Apr 22, 2016
I went a different direction and I used a cargo tray on the back (but plan to put hitch on front) and I bought a 3500 propane generator.

I already carry 15 gallons of propane (but only run one tank at a time) and I carry a 5 gallon bottle loaded into a plastic milk box and it rides in the bathroom.

If I need the generator I'll have plenty of fuel that's so much easier to carry and use, with gas the carburetor might gum up if you don't run the engine dry and clear out the **** they put in gas these days but with propane it just starts and runs.

Mainly we use the 5 gallon bottle with the tree where you can top it with a lantern and run a grill and stove.

SO with a propane bottle I can pretty much do whatever I need to especially if we're off the grid.

Bill
slickrock_steve
Explorer
Apr 22, 2016
Another vote for the Rotopax cans. GREAT and can be mounted on your ladder very easily.
Surfrat
Explorer
Apr 22, 2016
I mounted a can under the rear hang over.
Geewizard
Explorer
Apr 21, 2016
I put my two 5-gal metal cans on the back of my TC in aluminum holders. AT makes can holders for CARB, NATO, and other style cans.

I also use two 2-gal metal nato cans just for generator fuel and they fit in the generator compartment.

Works great.
Reddog1
Explorer II
Apr 20, 2016
It can be very tough n deciding where to carry extra fuel. Safety and convenient do not always agree.
msiminoff
Explorer II
Apr 20, 2016
I carry a 1.25 Gal No-Spill fuel can and it works great for my needs.
This little can easily fits inside one of the exterior compartments on my TC (vented to the outside of course), and I can fill up my Honda's tank without spilling a single drop. I also cary a 5 Gal No-Spill diesel can.
I'll add that I seldom run my generator, so I prefer not to have much gasoline with me....Flammable stuff ya' know ;)

Rotopax makes a really nice product and their mounting scheme is brilliant, but IMO their pour spouts leave a lot to be desired. If these fit in your budget and you have an appropriate mounting location for one (or more) then I think it's a good solution.

Cheers
-Mark
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Apr 20, 2016
I used to drive semi-commercially all over the states and the only acceptable plastic gas cans I found at "Canadian Tire" in BC.
Even those cans left in wagon for an 1 hr make you venting the car before entering.
So my vote goes to surplus cans, that can be just mounted on their bracket anywhere you can stand the looks, or if you want to under-mount something, I would check marine tanks.
Depends on your TC, the space on the sides of truck bed makes good storage, if you can find a way to push can there.
Than what is wrong with carrying 5 or more 1 gallons containers?
Steve_in_29
Explorer
Apr 20, 2016
Easiest would be to mount a Rotopax container to your rear ladder.

Personally I take a 5gal NATO Jerry can (they seal TIGHT and DON'T leak even a whiff of fumes) that I store in the trailer if we bring it but if not it sits in the camper or behind the front seat in the truck.

My Outfitter has one of those small hatches to access the wheel well area and I even bought a 2ish gal container that fits BUT when mounted on the truck the opening is partially obstructed by the trucks bedrail, so no gas can is going to fit.
hedge
Explorer
Apr 20, 2016
I can fit a small jerry can between the camper and the truck by the wheel well, rarely use the generator though so I usually just take it and use what's in the tank.

I really don't sweat it though, not worried at all about carrying that small amount of gas.