How do you transport and store your generator gas?

Thanks scottz. If I leave my nozzle attached to the can, I would want it in a plastic bag to keep the dirt and critters out. I can see a way to adapt a metal holder (think broom holder). I also see you nozzle is at least twice as long as mine. There is a hole in the clamp hold down on the can, and the same hole on the nozzle clamp hold down. Any idea what they are used for?

Wayne

Wayne,
The filler attachment is really weak. It loosely snaps in with a plastic bracket. If this is going to be exposed while in transit you will certainly want to make modifications or store it elsewhere otherwise it will fall off.


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scottz, that is the type of fuel can I just bought, and will use to replace my plastic boat fuel tank. Do you have any close up photos of how the filler is attached to the can for storage?

Wayne.

This is what I am doing currently. I mount the cargo carrier to my front receiver hitch.

Wayne... I have seen yours.... and in my opinion it is the best possible solution for hauling a highly flamable liquid on an RV. (but it is just my opinion).

I know that over the years I have suggested that others look at your set up when I'd be asked. It is very friendly to use and as safe as possible..

The propane bottles stored in lockers built into the camper worried me years ago... I mounted my propane outside on the rear of the camper up high.

NOW... things are better... The ORP Valve will at least "slam shut" if the if the propane bottle is hit and the transfer tubing is ruptured. Of course slow leaks inside the camper could be a problem.

My concerns are:

1 Fumes from the gas container coming into the TC. The least likely is where I have it mounted.

2 If I am rear ended, I have it mounted high enough to avoid the minimize a direct hot and rupture.

3 Hit something with the front of my truck is not an issue with my gas container in the back. It is possible to be rear ended, and pushed into an obstacle/vehicle, which could rupture a gas container mounted in the front.

4 If I develop a leak in the gas container while on the road, I prefer the gas blow behind my truck/TC, not blow into the front and coat my truck. I also do not want the gas flooding the bed of the truck if the gas can leaks for any reason. I have had this experience years ago. The can did not rupture, but developed a pin hole and leaked.

5 Locate the gas container where it is easily visible when camping, easy to remove and fill. Use the gas without removing the gas can. My location of the can and Honda allow me to do this. I do not have to pour the gas from the can to the Honda.


I have recently purchased a 2-1/2 gallon NATO style fuel can. I am going to replace my plastic 3 gallon boat fuel tank with it. I will set it up for the extended fuel.

It is pretty difficult to avoid all possible dangers when transporting gasoline. If I am not mistaken, there are federal laws on the subject, but it has been years since I reviewed them. The fact is, there are federal approved containers for transporting gasoline. They are very pricy.

Wayne

Container's air tight, I know because I had to burp it periodically when changing elevations in warm weather to restore the can to it's normal size.

Held on by bungee cords (three of them) so that in the vent of an impact the jug would likely be tossed free and away from the lane of travel.

Given the height of my cargo rack from the ground, if I hit a deer, it would likely bend down and act as a ramp to drive said deer up into my windshield.

I carry 30 gallons of fresh water, 5 gallons of gas (opposite side of the furnace, water heater and fridge on the camper), my firewood box (full or empty of old lumber cut offs from the local mills, depending on where I am traveling), a splitting maul and a small bbq on there. Directly behind which is my spare tire on its own independent mount.

If I get rear ended, if the 48" double walled hitch extension doesn't prevent an impact, I'm pretty hosed anyway because the two 20lb propane bottles sit just above bumper level in their compartment as per the factory design of the camper and my gas generator on it's mounting basket on the rear left.

So, I try my best to be sure that I'm paid in full with the man upstairs before embarking on any journeys :p.

On a serious note:

I hope that everyone looks at the crash/fire risk of hauling fuel of any type.

I hauled two propane bottles on a rack on the back side of my old camper. I straped the bottles on in such a way that if the back of the camper was hit the bottles would get knocked off and away from the camper.... it left them vulnerable for theft but might keep us from burning up if we were hit by a vehicle from behind.

When I see all of the inovative ways to haul gasoline or diesel on this thread I am impressed... I hope that you are willing to risk the theft of your fuel containers in order to protect your camper, your family, and yourself.

Critique every idea you see at least in your minds eye before you copy it... imagine the "what if's"

What happens to the front carried fuel in an vehicle accident if you hit someone or something... even a deer.

Look at fumes when the fuel gets hot, can they get to your hot water tank?... be blown in your kitchen window near the stove? Do you smoke tobacco.... do you smoke close to the storage area as you come and go thru the camper door?... will the fumes be pulled into the camper by cavitation as you drive down the road.

Do you ever smell fumes from the fuel? is it only when you are openinning the container well away from the camper?

OK! now flame away at my concerns... just keep the "flame" away from the storage containers.

Sleepy

skyhammer wrote:
I carry 5 gallons of gas, 6 gallons of water and my spare generator on my front hitch carrier.

Hey Skyhammer,

I working on the same kind of setup. Do you have pictures?

Chuck

I carry 5 gallons of gas, 6 gallons of water and my spare generator on my front hitch carrier.