Fuel Tanks and Jerry Cans relating to Fuel Range

[Datsun Man2]

In my opinion, since you are almost doubling the stock tank with the 155L upgrade, it would be like adding almost 4 extra fuel cans to your rig. If you have been okay with 2 extra fuel cans, you're almost doubling that. Unless you have found that having the 80L + the extra 40L hasn't been enough, I would think you are more than good. At the most, I "might" carry 1 extra can but that would be it. Why add more weight, which you already did with the larger tank. At least that weight is down low.

That's my thoughts.

Think about why the question was asked in the first place. Yes I am technically in the US as we speak, but in the near future I am looking to be a bit further north in Canada. Now keep in mind that I am not familiar with the land up there and how far one may go off grid before having a chance to fill up assuming it's a one way trip and not a round trip thing. This is why I'm asking the question. I have no problems with the extra weight as needed and it's why I'm asking about the ideal fuel range especially in Canada.

Many will argue in the US that you don't need much because of how many gas stations there are. Well if you go on a trip like the Grand Canyon North Rim, you will want to have enough for at least 500 miles for Off Road Travel to be safe. In my current state I can't do it. With just the replacement tank it will be possible but barely without at least one Jerry can.

Just some food for thought

 

[Peter_n_Margaret]

I live in Oz. I carry lots of fuel, but only diesel which is much safer than petrol (gas).
Yes it is true that there are some very long treks without fuel availability, but the other factor is that fuel is expensive even in the cities (compared to the USA), but it can cost 3X as much in more remote places, so having more range allows us to pick and choose where we buy it.

Fuel tanks do not HAVE to be full.

ps... "OPAL" is a special petrol (gas) which is not attractive for sniffing. This fuel supply is the only one on the Anne Beadell Highway between Laverton and Coober Pedy which are 1,320km apart. They often don't have Opal (petrol) in stock unless you telephone and order it in advance and for 6 months, they had no diesel either due to the road conditions.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome