Fuel Tanks and Jerry Cans relating to Fuel Range

[Gravelette]

OP is planning to venture into the wilds of Canada in a few years once his fuel tank arrives from Australia. Might need to figure in Maple Syrup equivalents.

 

[Datsun Man2]

A few years ago I installed an auxiliary tank in our 80 series LC that doubled our range to 450-500 miles. I still kept a 20l ( 5 gallon) Jerry can on the expo trailer, just in case. Our current truck has a 48 gallon tank giving us over 550 miles of range. I’ve no plans to carry an additional can.

A good reference to go after. Basically if towing a trailer, carry the extra fuel. If not, leave it be. I can manage that.

 

[yabodie]

If you are planning a trans Taiga trip, take extra fuel. You have 1 fuel stop and that’s it. My ram 1500 with a 33 gallon tank pulling a Patriot Campers X3 needed 15 extra gallons to do both the north and south ends of the Trans Taiga. Take the extra fuel. If you need it you have it. If you don’t need it, you have it to fill up back at home. But you have it, when you may need it.

 

[Datsun Man2]

If you are planning a trans Taiga trip, take extra fuel. You have 1 fuel stop and that’s it. My ram 1500 with a 33 gallon tank pulling a Patriot Campers X3 needed 15 extra gallons to do both the north and south ends of the Trans Taiga. Take the extra fuel. If you need it you have it. If you don’t need it, you have it to fill up back at home. But you have it, when you may need it.

Good to know. I was trying to find a long trail like such in Canada and this certainly suits it. Thankfully I won't be towing on the trail and the new tank that will soon be ordered is 155 Liters aka 40.95 gallons. Paired with a 4.0 V6 it will provide quite a bit of range within reason.