Carrying extra fuel in an SUV

[Sparksalot]

 

[swathdiver]

Except some things cannot receive 5 gal in less than a minute....

Well, the delivery is controlled by the angle of the can so you can empty the can as fast or slow as you like. Then there are the 2.5 gallon cans which my children find more manageable.

 

[ChemEng]

^^X2^^

I got this thing to carry gas for my mower.. bigger than necessary but figured it'd be nice if I ever move, go camping, or pickup a 14bolt axle from the wreckers. Anything dirty that I don't want inside the cab. There are smaller ones available as well. Most similar ones I see have 500lb capacity, and the harbor freight one is cheaper and 750lb capacity. Does not feel too big and not terribly heavy when mounting/unmounting.

750 lb. Capacity Folding Cargo Carrier

Amazing deals on this 750Lb Capacity Folding Cargo Carrier at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I like this, but does anyone know if the quad exhaust of the 6.2 on the 21-23's would heat up the contents potentially melting/igniting the cans? My cans are plastic.....

 

[Coveman]

Rather than carrying gas cans, I use a siphon that I can transfer fuel from my tank to hers… Super Siphon w/ 6' Siphon Hose 2... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZORJ1E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[mikez71]

I like this, but does anyone know if the quad exhaust of the 6.2 on the 21-23's would heat up the contents potentially melting/igniting the cans? My cans are plastic.....

the carrier sits at hitch level, and is a few inches back (enough that you can squeeze between it and your bumper) I dont know how your tailpipes are pointing, but fairly sure it should not be a problem..

 

[Charlie207]

I also wanted to mention the milk crates in this discussion. I use them for toting propane tanks to and fro. They fit perfect, thus keeping them from rolling about, and creating less hassle, and less waste.

I just bought two "dairy" crates from Tractor Supply yesterday for that very purpose.

 

[Geotrash]

I have this can for our RV generator and it seals perfectly such that no fumes escape, even in direct sunlight on a hot day. I can carry it in the back of the Yukon and never get a whiff of gas.

https://www.amazon.com/Stens-765-514-Gallon-Plastic-Gasoline/dp/B07ZPC2R8J/ref=sr_1_22?crid=3RBN4FXHPC02Q&keywords=gasoline+can&qid=1684937191&sprefix=gasoline+can%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-22

 

[mikez71]

I have this can for our RV generator and it seals perfectly such that no fumes escape, even in direct sunlight on a hot day. I can carry it in the back of the Yukon and never get a whiff of gas.

https://www.amazon.com/Stens-765-514-Gallon-Plastic-Gasoline/dp/B07ZPC2R8J/ref=sr_1_22?crid=3RBN4FXHPC02Q&keywords=gasoline+can&qid=1684937191&sprefix=gasoline+can%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-22

I have the same can, except the nozzle is different. I always smelled gas. Guess the nozzle is the issue.
But every gas can I have ever had smelled. (~3 different cans)

 

[Vladimir2306]

I have the same can, except the nozzle is different. I always smelled gas. Guess the nozzle is the issue.
But every gas can I have ever had smelled. (~3 different cans)

I have tried different canisters. plastic, tourist, for off-road. but the best way to isolate the smell in the cabin is a metal canister, with a metal lid that can be tightened very tightly

 

[swathdiver]

I have this can for our RV generator and it seals perfectly such that no fumes escape, even in direct sunlight on a hot day. I can carry it in the back of the Yukon and never get a whiff of gas.

https://www.amazon.com/Stens-765-514-Gallon-Plastic-Gasoline/dp/B07ZPC2R8J/ref=sr_1_22?crid=3RBN4FXHPC02Q&keywords=gasoline+can&qid=1684937191&sprefix=gasoline+can%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-22

Those spouts drive me crazy!