Portable Gas Can to keep in the truck bed

[aalonso]

Does anyone know of a good sturdy portable gas container to keep in the truck bed that can hold 10 or 12 gallons of gas? I ask this because of the current gas shortage that we are experiencing in NYC. This will be an important item to keep moving forward. I understand that may be this is not the best suitable option given that keeping gas in a container in the the truck bed might not be very safe. Thanks


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[Big Blue]

Does anyone know of a good sturdy portable gas container to keep in the truck bed that can hold 10 or 12 gallons of gas? I ask this because of the current gas shortage that we are experiencing in NYC. This will be an important item to keep moving forward. I understand that may be this is not the best suitable option given that keeping gas in a container in the the truck bed might not be very safe. Thanks


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I would suggest you carry 2-3 5 Gallon Gerry Cans.

A single 10-12 gallon container would not be extremely "Portable" as it would weight between 61-73 pounds, not including the container itself. Trying to fill-up with that weight would not be fun/clean.

 

[KaiserM715]

The Scepter military cans are the best option, but difficult to find (Thanks, California!). They can only be purchased used in the US.

I have 4 of them and they are bullet proof.

Here is a thread discussing them:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f29/scepter-gas-cans-expedition-portal-8193/

The downsides are availability, cost (I paid $140 for 4 and thought I got a great deal) and you have to build a spout / nozzle for them (not that big of a deal, Tractor Supply Co. and similar retailers carry everything you need).

 

[Phyguy]

I have a couple TuffJug TJ1R containers with the ripper spouts that I put in my truck bed. I have a verticle tire rack that they fit in perfectly, with a y-strap to hold them in place. Very cool option IMO.

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[treypal]

I have a couple TuffJug TJ1R containers with the ripper spouts that I put in my truck bed. I have a verticle tire rack that they fit in perfectly, with a y-strap to hold them in place. Very cool option IMO.

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Matt,

Ditch those ****** fillers and get a hose setup. I use these cans.

 

[Jackemuphigh21]

I use the same as Phyguy. These jugs are nice and thick and the ripper spouts don't leak a bit even when upside down.

I will have to agree with Trey that the hose style are a lot easier to fill the truck and whatnot but the ripper spouts seal off a lot better and havent had the spillage problems if they get knocked over.

Both choices are nice in their own respects

 

[Phyguy]

Matt,

Ditch those ****** fillers and get a hose setup. I use these cans.

Yeah I have the ripper spouts on them, but I also have the hose and standard caps for using like you suggest, just haven't used them yet. We'll see in a week or so which I like best.

 

[The Macf]

The Scepter military cans are the best option, but difficult to find (Thanks, California!). They can only be purchased used in the US.

I have 4 of them and they are bullet proof.

Here is a thread discussing them:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f29/scepter-gas-cans-expedition-portal-8193/

The downsides are availability, cost (I paid $140 for 4 and thought I got a great deal) and you have to build a spout / nozzle for them (not that big of a deal, Tractor Supply Co. and similar retailers carry everything you need).

This is words word to live by. Being that you are in in NY, Just drive to Canada and pick some up.

Scepter MFC FTW!

I plan on having a couple shipped over myself.

 

[Phyguy]

Be sure to get a cap wrench. I have a couple and they are hard to get off sometimes. I think it has to do with the constant altitude/pressure changes we go through out here. For the potable water cans at least...

CAP WRENCH for your LCI or Scepter Military Water Can on eBay!

 

[The Macf]

Yes they can be a bitch to get the lids off. Especially the metal cans in the winter.