Gas storage inside vehicle a'la VDEG

[whitenoise]

Thank you all for the thoughts and interesting discussion. There has been much mention of fuel storage inside the passenger compartment being illegal. Has anyone actually found wording in any federal or state regulation to that effect? Please do share....

 

[F40]

Thank you all for the thoughts and interesting discussion. There has been much mention of fuel storage inside the passenger compartment being illegal. Has anyone actually found wording in any federal or state regulation to that effect? Please do share....

A quick search pulled this up. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/V02N01_97421_7.pdf

This may just pertain to commercial vehicles though.

 

[racehorse]

I have used them for almost 20 years, trust me they will leak.
Lol @ track record.

I would avoid it at all cost, gas will ruin your interior and vacation if it spills.

^x2 - Trying to figure out what is worse - getting the smell of leaked gas off the carpets and rig or toddler throw up. Either one is nearly a-buy-a-new-rig-moment. lol

 

[whitenoise]

A quick search pulled this up. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/V02N01_97421_7.pdf

This may just pertain to commercial vehicles though.

Thanks for the link. Even if it did pertain to non commercial vehicles, there's nothing in there that prevents transport inside the passenger compartment.

 

[fog cutter]

don't listen to these guys. pile 10 or 18 of these cans right inside there and crack the windows and you'll be fine. park in the sun so the fumes can evaporate.

 

[rayra]

^x2 - Trying to figure out what is worse - getting the smell of leaked gas off the carpets and rig or toddler throw up. Either one is nearly a-buy-a-new-rig-moment. lol

Try giant German Shepherd urination. Had to strip half the interior paneling to take up the entire rear cargo area carpet, throw it down in the driveway and attack it with a pushbroom and detergent.


btw, kerosene is about as volatile as gasoline and gets transported in its tins all the time. And as mentioned above, 1# propane bombs too. Carried in SUVs camping all over this nation, all the time.

 

[pugslyyy]

I always carried 15 gallons of fuel in my 110 (3 5 gallon jerry cans). They never leaked.

 

[cruiserpilot]

This is what someone posted. I like this idea, would be great for certain trips.
https://ftaustore.com/products/250-litre-double-layer-universal-fuel-bladder{47}cell.html
They also offer a very cool Diesel bladder tank that will lay on the floor behind the front seats ( or wherever )

 

[whitenoise]

I always carried 15 gallons of fuel in my 110 (3 5 gallon jerry cans). They never leaked.

Thanks, good to hear. Any additional info? Which cans, objectionable levels of smell inside the cabin etc?

 

[pugslyyy]

Thanks, good to hear. Any additional info? Which cans, objectionable levels of smell inside the cabin etc?

I used the classic unvented metal jerry cans like these - https://www.expeditionexchange.com/cart/product.php?productid=19939&cat=292&page=1

we always kept them very full (air expands more than liquid) and stood well back when we had to pop one open at altitude.

I understand the arguments for storing outside of the vehicle, but you can also argue for inside storage - especially for travel in areas when anything visible outside the vehicle is subject to pilferage. There are places where hanging fuel cans outside is like having a big sign saying "FREE FUEL"

 

[whitenoise]

I used the classic unvented metal jerry cans like these - https://www.expeditionexchange.com/cart/product.php?productid=19939&cat=292&page=1

we always kept them very full (air expands more than liquid) and stood well back when we had to pop one open at altitude.

I understand the arguments for storing outside of the vehicle, but you can also argue for inside storage - especially for travel in areas when anything visible outside the vehicle is subject to pilferage. There are places where hanging fuel cans outside is like having a big sign saying "FREE FUEL"

Thank you for the input!

 

[Beowulf]

I will add my experience in doing exactly as described in the VDEG. During a trip to Utah, we knew we would be very fair from fuel and did not want deviate our path to include looping out to a fuel station. To make sure we had reserve capacity, five Wavian Jerry Cans were mounted inside my Jeep LJ. The cans were filled to the bottom of the filler spout and cam'd shut. The Jerry Cans were held in place with a bar that ran through all the handles and was bolted to the tub. Luckily the placement of all this perfectly lined up with the existing Hard Top mounting holes in the Tub Rails. Each Jerry can was separated with a piece of cardboard to further reduce wear and any potential clanging. This was used on the Piute Trail and Red/Blue along with other trails while out there. Location of origin was Boulder, CO which means we had to climb over the Rockies to get to Utah. This was during the summer with temps reaching triple digits. Not once, did I see a drop of fuel or any weeping around the mouth of the cans, nor did I even smell the slightest bit of fuel.

Ultimately, it is a decision you need to make for yourself.

 

[whitenoise]

This is great info, Beowulf. Looks like I'll have to try for myself and report back.

 

[ExpedH3T]

I'd say avoid if you can. I used MFC's in the back of Humvee's (yes it's slang), have you ever smelled the inside of one? They ALL smell like diesel. That's because the cans will leak eventually. They will. Rotopax 'breathe' also. Try to avoid fuel in passenger area on a carpeted vehicle!

 

[MOguy]

If you were to use the Military Scepter Fuel Cans http://www.dstactical.com/index.php?cPath=16_54 Buy the proper wrench and funnel.
They have a proven track record of not leaking. I have a very scent-sitive wife ( pun intended ) so I put two cans with diesel in the back of the 60 and
didn't tell her. After 2 weeks, she never mentioned it, never smelled it. Neither did I. They were laying on their side on the floor directly behind the
seats. I don't plan to carry fuel there, but I can carry fuel there.

After many many many years of carrying fuel with these cans (in the vehicle outside the vehicle, over all sort of terrain, while in the Army and now as a civilian) I am 110% confident that these containers, when properly maintained, will not leak fumes or fuel.