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Carrying plastic jerry cans for fuel inside

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by xmt037, Aug 13, 2021.

  1. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:09 PM
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    I don't have external storage for fuel cans and am wondering if it's okay to carry plastic fuel cans inside the 4Runner, in a pinch?
     
  2. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    Short drive, maybe. Window down. Secure them tight so they dont spill. Let them air. Try to get a non static mat or set them on a rubber mat.
    I am doing this a few times a year and I use the big red cans outside of the vehicle in a trailer hitch carrier.
     
  3. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:53 PM
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    How about fabricate or purchase a hitch carrier for them or get 2 small 2.5 gallon ones and mount them on roof rack
     
  4. Aug 13, 2021 at 9:06 PM
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    I would not recommend carrying gasoline inside of a vehicle, except for short trips from the gas station to the house (for example). Not only the fumes/etc. as mentioned above, but gosh forbid if you get into an accident.. I've seen first hand what having highly flammable liquids/gasses does in an accident situation. An example being someone in a third gen Pontiac Firebird who felt that transporting a full size acetylene tank between the front seats, was safe for a short ride (he got into a wreck and that was that).

    I'm sure someone smarter than I in the forum has a solution. :)
     
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    For full sized acetylene, o2, or really any larger amount if flammable material, rent a trailer or a truck and secure the load. Or better yet, have it delivered from wherever you got it.

    for gas, yeah, figure out how to mount it externally or on the roof.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2021 at 10:51 PM
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    Yes, in a pinch you should be OK. If I'm worried, I'll put the can in a recycling bin behind the rear seats so it doesn't move around. Same with an exchangeable propane tank. O2 tanks and the like are quite a bit different. But for a five gallon can on reasonably short trips, it's wedged between the dash and front seat most of the time. Same as I've done for the past forty + years. If I were going cross country, then I might do something different. But I really don't care for the idea of five gallon can of gas becoming a potential bomb or projectile if stored on the outside of the truck.
     
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  7. Aug 13, 2021 at 11:05 PM
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    What’s the worst that could happen?
     
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    We sometimes carry a few 5 gal. plastic cans of gas in the rear of the 4Runner, very short (about 6 miles) round trip. Accidents can happen anytime, just been fortunate for lots of years. Some people love the carriers that go into the hitch receiver, then what ever your carrying is subject to the exhaust.
     
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    Other than transporting gasoline home for your lawn mower, when would you ever need an extra can inside or outside your vehicle? Unless you travel the Australian outback.
    Be safe, plan your excursions and fuel up accordingly.
     
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    Plan your excursions would be the reason to bring extra fuel.
     
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    Definitely NOT recommend.

    If it's that important and must have, spend the money on exterior carrying solution.

    Have done this though. I put the gas can in a bigger plastic storage bin, and then stuffed around the edges of the bin with towels to keep the gas bin from sliding around in the bigger storage bin. Then bungee-corded the storage bin to the back to prevent it from sliding. It worked well. 1 bungee, 1 storage bin, 3 towels.
     
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    That is the only reason we carry gas cans period, and that is to replenish the lawnmower/weed wacker/SxS/generator/tiller.
     
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    I have a few metal milsurp cans i use and would have no issue carrying them inside. No leaks, no fumes, no government mandated nonsense degrading their performance. I have no need to carry them other then filling, but i'm confident i could strap them anyplace without issue. Kind of why i got them.
     
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    Travel with a friend that carries extra gas.
     
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    What do you mean "in a pinch"?

    I wouldn't carry a plastic fuel can inside of the 4Runner any further than from the local gas station to my home.

    I have a Wavian fuel can and have kept it in the 4Runner for a few days at a time. No fumes. It's basically indestructible. Of course it's never ideal to keep fuel inside of your vehicle. But, if you have to, this is an option.

    Just be sure to take it out and open it periodically to release pressure. It won't blow up if you don't, but it can build some serious pressure if you're driving to a different climate or altitude.
     
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    I like the idea of the 2.5 gallon jugs in a rack either on the roof or a hitch mounted carrier. They are much easier to get handle than a 5 gallon container.
     
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    You said it!! As I get older, man handling 5 gallon cans is a pain in the rear. Also another option are fuel bags. They roll up very compact when not being used.
     
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    The fuel bag option is great too. I used one on my dual sport on a trip to Alaska. I see that you ride too. I had to get off the 2 wheelers though because of hip arthritis.
     
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    Don't feel to bad. I'm out of the saddle a while myself due to shoulder surgery and in the need for knee replacements. My last hard core ride was in 2015. No more rock crawling and nasty single track for me. Alaska is on my bucket list as well as Vancouver Island. I'll do that on my Super Tenere.

    I'm looking forward to my next chapter in life doing some 4 Wheel adventures. What is really cool for guys like you and me is we already know some of our local 2 track and what these 4Runners can and can't do.
     
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    @olliechristoper Ditto. That is why I'm outfitting the 4R for light overland camping. As I move into that stage of life, the most effort I'm looking to put forward is setting up camp and finding a good spot for the folding chair and cooler.
     
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    This is what I hope to be doing in my near future summers.
     
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    My solution:
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    Significantly cheaper than this setup:
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    I am pretty sure the OP doesn’t need to carry extra gas.
     
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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    It's nice having a few extra gallons along on a trip, especially when the road looks like this and your low fuel light just came on.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Sure but isn’t it a lot easier to have filled up than to carry extra? Way off road is the only exception I would see. That’s where your friend comes in handy.
     
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