I have never found a good way to carry gas for my generator. I would welcome some suggestions. I rarely use a lot of gas, so a few gallons can last for weeks even in moderately high temps when I run the A/C and generator for an hour or so a day.Currently I have a 2 gallon plastic container which just fits between the rungs of my ladder. This is for emergency only. I have only been able to find one container that fits the space and this one has a poor seal and spout. The spout is carried inside the container and every time I use it I get gas on my hands and dripping down the sides of the can. My go to can is 1 gallon that I store in a compartment. If it ever leaks the gas will flow under the shower pan and come out into the camper. I also need to leave the can outside for quite a while after I use it otherwise the fumes from gas in the spout or on the can will enter the RV.

I store my 1 gallon gas cans in the front fenderwell. The storage space is accessible thru doors on each side near the front floor area. It's great storage that stays pretty dry, out of the sun, and has plenty of fresh air ventilation. You can see the drivers side door in this photo.

I don't have a suggestion on the cans but rather on the spout upside down in the can when closed. Get a box of disposable nitrile gloves (available most anywhere) and put them on before fueling. Once done peel them off and throw them away. Don't even think about trying to burn nitrile gloves in the campfire. I tried that once and man did they stink.

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately the way my camper is constructed, that might be a less safe location than even my compartment. I would need to bring the storage can into the camper and a leak in the wheel well area would be a disaster with the camper sitting on gas and fumes entering. There has to be a better way. I wonder if any of the truck camper manufacturers have given this any thought. It is difficult to find a suitable exterior location on my Northstar. The area above the back bumper would be ideal but it is well occupied with a lighted license plate, stop lights, a ladder, door and a compartment for my generator. The poor construction of gas cans and the spouts does not help.

Opnspaces, thanks for the suggestion on using gloves. I always have a good supply for use in dumping the toilet cassette.

Strap to roof rack, LP compartment in place of one of the bottles, find a better can to strap to the ladder, hitch rack behind the bumper, rotopax can mounted to ladder or make a mount on the back wall. All possibilities depending on camper configuration. Also Mountain Addiction makes quality fuel jugs and racks for them that don’t vent and don’t leak at all. (I carry fuel strapped to my snomachines over far tougher terrain covered in snow and ice and water with no issue for years with these). They are kinda spendy though.

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Grit_dog
Navigator
Jan 13, 2023
JimK-NY wrote:

Thanks, I think this suggestion on a vented cap is the way to go. Just a pinhole should be enough to handle temperature and pressure changes.

It’s not as big of a deal as you think, most of the time and under normal conditions.
A bit of over thinking still happening here.
JimK-NY
Explorer II
Jan 13, 2023
otrfun wrote:
We've been securing our 2 gal container with velcro straps on our rear ladder for years. As you mentioned previously, with the OEM spout stored inside the container it will eventually leak gas everywhere. We travel with the spout on the outside and secure the end with a pin-hole, vented cap. It's never leaked, expanded or collapsed even in temps as high as 105 deg or temps as low as 0f. Also, we never fill above the "fill" line on the side of the container.

Thanks, I think this suggestion on a vented cap is the way to go. Just a pinhole should be enough to handle temperature and pressure changes.
ticki2
Explorer
Jan 13, 2023
theoldwizard1 wrote:
Grit dog wrote:
Also for your small qtys non ethanol is not expensive ...

Not where I live !

E10 is NOT as bad as people make out ! Just don't store it more than 2-4 weeks and make sure to run the carburetor dry after every use.

That along makes it not great for small engines where 5 gals could last all summer
Grit_dog
Navigator
Jan 13, 2023
theoldwizard1 wrote:
Grit dog wrote:
Also for your small qtys non ethanol is not expensive ...

Not where I live !

E10 is NOT as bad as people make out ! Just don't store it more than 2-4 weeks and make sure to run the carburetor dry after every use.

Not sure why I find this whole response sort of funny….
First, my suggestion for non e was because of someone’s sensitive issue with residual gasoline smell on their hands…
Second, if one understands the benefits and drawbacks of both types of fuel, E10 is not bad at all. Never said it was, however it is bad for the reasons you mention.
Although for someone saying it’s “not that bad” you’re overly paranoid of its effects.

Like how ridiculous is it to run the carb dry in every engine after every use? About as ridiculous as thinking the gas could go “bad” potentially after 2 weeks.

And regarding “expense”, how much is it there in SE MI? Regular gas is about $1 cheaper than here, so I gotta think non ethanol premium is hovering around $4/ gal and non e regular is around $3.50?
With your paranoia about the gas that is “not that bad” I’d think a couple dollars here or there would be a small price to pay to not have to effectively winterize every engine every time you use it, if in fact you do actually do that.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jan 13, 2023
Grit dog wrote:
Also for your small qtys non ethanol is not expensive ...

Not where I live !

E10 is NOT as bad as people make out ! Just don't store it more than 2-4 weeks and make sure to run the carburetor dry after every use.
otrfun
Explorer II
Jan 12, 2023
JimK-NY wrote:
. . . I believe what I need is a better gas tank and mount it on the ladder . . .
We've been securing our 2 gal container with velcro straps on our rear ladder for years. As you mentioned previously, with the OEM spout stored inside the container it will eventually leak gas everywhere. We travel with the spout on the outside and secure the end with a pin-hole, vented cap. It's never leaked, expanded or collapsed even in temps as high as 105 deg or temps as low as 0f. Also, we never fill above the "fill" line on the side of the container.
WarrenS65
Explorer II
Jan 06, 2023
RotopaxRotopax makes several size (1 - 4 gallons) gas cans designed for off roading. They definitely won't spill. I carry one on the back of my SXS and it hasn't spilled a drop.
They do store the spout inside the can, so you still have to deal with that. You would need to buy a Rotopax can, Rotopax mount, and some kind of pipe mount to attach the Rotopax mount to your ladder.
Their RollpaX product is a made specifically to attach to roll bars and such. It would be the cleanest solution, but they're very expensive.
Papa_Wheelie
Explorer
Jan 06, 2023
I'm pretty happy after ~ 3-4 years with the following:

"MaxHaul 70089 Steel Trailer Step" clamped to the left rear jack. Strap a 1 gallon fuel can down w/ 2" wide lashing strap.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Jan 04, 2023
I googled Mountain Addiction gas can just to see. Haven’t bought one, ever, but have had 2 snomachines that came with them. They are durable. And if you have a flat spot you can mount the rails to or any spot you could mount the carrier to it would work with no straps etc.
Another option is find an old plastic gas can with the hideaway spot and a vent. Fortunately I still have 2 or 3 of them going strong that have traveled all over with the camper, snomachines, wheelers etc.
jaycocreek
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2023
Something as simple as an inexpensive bike rack works well.

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