Carrying extra fuel in an SUV

[89Suburban]

My local Menards stores carry these same cans

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That's a great price.

 

[89Suburban]

I've carried gas in mine countless times with no smell. I have a pair of racing jugs that don't leak fuel or fumes that I would tie down with rope to the strikes in the floor that the third row seats would latch to. I recently picked up a lightly used and like-new hitch cargo rack off Marketplace for $40 or $50. I think those racing jugs are designed to fit inside a standard plastic milk crate. If I can confirm this, I'll grab a couple and modify them to hook to the floor of that hitch rack so they can't slide. Then I'd just need to tie the jugs down. If they don't fit a milk crate, a simple frame made of angle iron or even lumber would work.

I don't know anything about these- quality, thickness of the plastic, etc. But, the jugs I'm referring to are this style:

https://a.co/d/aqtrsV9

Mine are made with clear hose and plumbing pieces from Home Depot, but you can get these spouts already made up:

https://a.co/d/fpDjvx0

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.

 

[Vladimir2306]

By the way, guys, on the topic of tanks and fuel. It is not convenient to pour into the tank while holding 20 liters in your hands. I bought this pump. I use it to refuel a jet ski, boat or generator. I think it's also suitable for a car. Powered by a pair of batteries. There is a photo sensor from transfusion. 20 liters pumps in 2-3 minutes. I took it with a short hose. But I know that there is with 2-3 meter hoses, so you can't even get the canister out of the trunk

 

[swathdiver]

By the way, guys, on the topic of tanks and fuel. It is not convenient to pour into the tank while holding 20 liters in your hands. I bought this pump. I use it to refuel a jet ski, boat or generator. I think it's also suitable for a car. Powered by a pair of batteries. There is a photo sensor from transfusion. 20 liters pumps in 2-3 minutes. I took it with a short hose. But I know that there is with 2-3 meter hoses, so you can't even get the canister out of the trunk

With the Wavian setup, a man can easily support the can and put the spout into the tank and it empties in under a minute, not hard at all, even for an old decrepit like me.

 

[Vladimir2306]

With the Wavian setup, a man can easily support the can and put the spout into the tank and it empties in under a minute, not hard at all, even for an old decrepit like me.

Cool, we have hose canisters for this. It's convenient, I don't argue)) but you can make an additional tank of 100 liters in the trunk, then you can't pull it out at all)

 

[Stbentoak]

With the Wavian setup, a man can easily support the can and put the spout into the tank and it empties in under a minute, not hard at all, even for an old decrepit like me.

Except some things cannot receive 5 gal in less than a minute....
I bought one of the wand things too and it was a great buy. Pumps quickly, mine had an actual gas pump nozzle as a nozzle, and you control the flow 100%. Much easier to fuel things like Jet Skis and Generators.

 

[iamdub]

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 feel I learned the propane tank + milk crate hack way too late in life. I like dual purpose bonuses like this! I have a few tanks I need to take to get filled.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I use a black plastic mortar mixing tub, and I bungie it to the truck's rear interior hold-downs. Then I put up to three 5 gallon containers that properly seal, and I bungie them to the mortar mixing tub.

 

[iamdub]

I'm sure it goes without saying, but you really should aim for carrying the fuel outside of the passenger area. You can buy nice sealed jugs to keep the fumes in. But if you're in a bad wreck, 5+ gallons of fuel spilled inside would at least complicate the situation but could make the difference between life or death.

 

[Doubeleive]

I'm sure it goes without saying, but you really should aim for carrying the fuel outside of the passenger area. You can buy nice sealed jugs to keep the fumes in. But if you're in a bad wreck, 5+ gallons of fuel spilled inside would at least complicate the situation but could make the difference between life or death.

 

[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!