So that's where my parents went wrong with me!deckroid wrote:they are evil and will cause your kids to live in your basement forever...
I'm the world's worst offender at running out of gas. To prove it I have a sad collection of random lil red plastic cans spanning probably 20 years and a handful of states. I bet I have had 30 of them at some point. Last one I bought (2 actually) was about a year ago when I ran out of gas driving down to the springs from Denver. Middle of no gas stations and I wasn't sure the 2.5 gallons would get me to the next one. Wife came and got me and I had to buy two (at the exorbitant gas station price) plus the gas. That was the final straw. I may be a slow learner and glutton for punishment but I swear I won't be caught without gas again. Some of you guys snagged some of my mil-spec fuel cans in Ouray. I now keep one in each of my vehicles filled to about 3/4 to deal with expansion. Honestly, they are the best for carrying fuel aside from an extra tank. Unfortunately they are getting hard to come buy thanks to the current regulations but if you can find em, scoop em up!deckroid wrote:I have 2 plastic red 5 gallon "safety" fuel cans strapped to my original roof rack when I go out to the boonies. Yes, even if it's within 40 miles of a gas station, I still carry 'em. I also use the E-Z Siphon instead of the silly push locking nozzles that come with these new stoopid "cans". Yeah, yeah, I get it... you can't have a 5 gallon metal can with a simple vent on top anymore... they a'splode... they are known to the State of California to cause cancer... they are evil and will cause your kids to live in your basement forever...
Sorry... uh, where was I... oh yeah... I use the EZ Siphon everytime I need to get gas out of those things; ATV, mower, whatever. Do I look silly using it? Probably. Do I spill gas? Nope. I have seen some cool low profile tanks, but ... meh... 15 bucks from Sears and I'm good to go.
That is a key point. 4.5 gallons is the max I will put in either one. I would love some mil-spec jerry cans, but holy hannah are they spendy. And forget the ones from Harbor Fright. (yeah, I spelled that correctly... remind me to tell you the time I used one of their floor jacks... or disc sander) They are cheap for a reason. The weld down the middle comes apart... personal "teaching point".tedlovesjeeps71 wrote: I now keep one in each of my vehicles filled to about 3/4 to deal with expansion.
ghcoe wrote:Your jeep should have a larger tank than 18 gallons. I just put 18.269 gallons in my tank last fill up. I think mine might hold 24 gallons, but should be 20 for sure. The early coffin tanks only held 18 gallons.
I have the tire rack with the jerry can holder that I use for reserve. Usually I never touch it though.
I have been looking at the boat gas tanks for outboards. I think they might work on the roof rack just fine.
But probably add to the Wag sag when full.candymancan wrote:ghcoe wrote:Your jeep should have a larger tank than 18 gallons. I just put 18.269 gallons in my tank last fill up. I think mine might hold 24 gallons, but should be 20 for sure. The early coffin tanks only held 18 gallons.
I have the tire rack with the jerry can holder that I use for reserve. Usually I never touch it though.
I have been looking at the boat gas tanks for outboards. I think they might work on the roof rack just fine.
ZJ gas tank is 23 gallons. FSJ is 20. My 90 still has a 20 gallon tank. Most ive been able to put in is about 18 gallons when my gas light was on.
I actually plan to mount a ZJ gas tank on mine. It will fit perfectly where the spare tire goes i think. I havent measured yet but ill do it tomorrow. An extra 23 gallons would be kickass
Gas cans have been part of Jeep kit since the beginning. The type of container and how you fill it, mount it, and secure it all play into how happy you will be with it.ShagWagon wrote:Wow so many options!
thanks.
So if I install a tank where my spare is and get a different spare mount, would it be protected enough without a skid plate? I can just imagine puncturing it on a rock...
And how to get gas to refill main tank from the spare tank?
Or do I use the new, bigger tank as main tank and put in a new sending unit, fuel pump etc...
Also sounds good to just throw up some plastic tanks on top but worry about leaks and spills on the top of Jeep. Is that a problem?