Starting to get the bucket list started for rides. Some of them like Beartooth Pass and Going to the Sun seem pretty desolate. I am wondering if anyone here carries extra fuel with them? What kind of cans and how they are mounted if they do.
We have a 2013 RT Limited with a Harbor Freight tag along trailer. I am looking at jerry cans vs rotopax but of course price is not comparable.
Thanks for any input
Dave
Starting to get the bucket list started for rides. Some of them like Beartooth Pass and Going to the Sun seem pretty desolate. I am wondering if anyone here carries extra fuel with them? What kind of cans and how they are mounted if they do.
We have a 2013 RT Limited with a Harbor Freight tag along trailer. I am looking at jerry cans vs rotopax but of course price is not comparable.
Thanks for any input
Dave
FYI - Beartooth Pass is indeed remote and fuel availability is probably a realistic concern.
However, the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier Park really is not that remote, as I recall. The town of Whitefish, Montana is pretty close by (to the western entrance) and IIRC there's a gas station or two at/near the western entrance to the park.
I'm basing this on a trip I made in 2013 (by car).
Starting to get the bucket list started for rides. Some of them like Beartooth Pass and Going to the Sun seem pretty desolate. I am wondering if anyone here carries extra fuel with them? What kind of cans and how they are mounted if they do.
We have a 2013 RT Limited with a Harbor Freight tag along trailer. I am looking at jerry cans vs rotopax but of course price is not comparable.
Thanks for any input
Dave
I have used small sealed gas storage tanks from Princess Auto. They do not leak and you can add a pump system to deliver to your gas tank without removing it from the trailer for about $30.
I know one guy that used a boat gas tank mounted on a rack on the back or in a trailer for the plastic ones. The one on the rack does not look good though. You can get the mounted boat tanks from 5 gals and up
We have some long distances between gas stations in the north where I have used two litre metal water container that seals for gas
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The 1330 models should average 200 plus miles per tank. I have never carried extra fuel on either and have never been in a situation where I ran out. I came close one time on my 998.
REDA gas cans used to be a brand mentioned quite often. Have not seen the subject of late--so this is a good thread. They were supposed to be good when it came to NOT leaking.
Other suggestions will pop up as the thread progresses.
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Starting to get the bucket list started for rides. Some of them like Beartooth Pass and Going to the Sun seem pretty desolate. I am wondering if anyone here carries extra fuel with them? What kind of cans and how they are mounted if they do.
We have a 2013 RT Limited with a Harbor Freight tag along trailer. I am looking at jerry cans vs rotopax but of course price is not comparable.
Thanks for any input
Dave
I rode Beartooth Pass and had no problems finding fuel. Got gas at Cooke City MT. But carrying some gas, even for peace of mind, is a good idea. I have used REDA cans in the past with good results.
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When I had a Mini Trailer (Nomad) I mounted a Rotopax on it. At the time, I also had a 2013 RT Limited with the 998. Now that I have a 1330 I don't worry as much about running dry.
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Going to the Sun Rd. from West Glacier to St Marys, MT is 50 miles, gas stations at both ends. Rode bicycle in 2008 to West Glacier from Anacortes specifically to ride Going to the Sun Rd over Logan Pass. On 30 June road was still closed due to late winter storm, Park Service working feverishly to get it open by July 4th. Couldn't wait for them to clear pass, real bummer!
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Have ridden Beartooth twice once with a Honda SE 1500 Trike and the last time with a 2012 RTL,no trailer either time. I fueled in Cody and made it to Red Lodge, also Cooke City to Red Lodge just fine and Red Lodge to Cody no problem. The Honda Trike got terrible gas mileage 25mpg. My Spyder RTL (998 VTwin) gets 30mpg.
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If you run Lolo pass (lolo MT to Kooskia ID) it's 132mi between gas stations, you *might* be on fumes by the time you get to one end. Going to the Sun Rd is only half that distance.
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REDA gas cans used to be a brand mentioned quite often. Have not seen the subject of late--so this is a good thread. They were supposed to be good when it came to NOT leaking.
Another yes for reda cans, can carry 2 one gallon cans in either the bottom of my frunk or inside my time out trailer. If you need more than 2 gallons to get you to the next gas stop you are truly traveling in BFE...
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From my experience in travelling to "remote" areas I found that gassing often and not allowing the fuel gauge to drop below half worked extremely well. I travelled on an MC trip to the areas you stated without any problem and on a Yamaha Stratoliner 1800cc with its measly 4 gallon tank. People I know with those extra gas tanks/cans love them at first but then are discarded for doing what I do....gas often.
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I rode Beartooth Pass and had no problems finding fuel. Got gas at Cooke City MT. But carrying some gas, even for peace of mind, is a good idea. I have used REDA cans in the past with good results.
How much fuel and how much space you have for it. I carry a liter fuel bottle in the frunk of my RS but have only used it to help others. I always check routes and many have signs stating how far to the next gas station. Good suggestions above on the bigger gas container....
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I have ridden all the places mentioned previously. No problems with fuel. Just in case, I carry a portable siphon and collapsible fuel can (a one gallon Hefty Freezer bag). I have never had to use it.
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Have been few threads on this try the search bar.
Here are few options that IMHO on top of list.
True fuel 1Lt cans found at Lowe's & Home DepoIMG_4985.JPG
rotopax on trailerIMG_4648.JPG(have seen vertically mounted with 1on either side giving you twin cans. )
Daystar camcan is also a good option, mounts & locks easier I think. https://www.4wheelparts.com/Exterior...rer_PQ=Daystar
& one im trying myself just an AUX tankIMG_5865.jpg
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When I had a Mini Trailer (Nomad) I mounted a Rotopax on it. At the time, I also had a 2013 RT Limited with the 998. Now that I have a 1330 I don't worry as much about running dry.
Another vote for Rotopax from me!
We used them when ATVing the back-country. Those containers can take a TON of abuse, and never leak a drop of fuel!
You need to view your routes in a map program and find the gas stations before you go. There really isn’t a need to carry gas if you know where the stations are. There are quite a few places near me that have no gas for 130 miles, which is no problem as long as you don’t pass by the gas station without stopping.
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You need to view your routes in a map program and find the gas stations before you go. There really isn’t a need to carry gas if you know where the stations are. There are quite a few places near me that have no gas for 130 miles, which is no problem as long as you don’t pass by the gas station without stopping.
That is exactly what I'm saying.
Gas often and even if you feel you dont need to when in unfamiliar territory.
OP was asking for advice on carrying extra gas "I am wondering if anyone here carries extra fuel with them? What kind of cans and how they are mounted if they do. I am looking at jerry cans vs rotopax ...
OP was asking for advice on carrying extra gas "I am wondering if anyone here carries extra fuel with them? What kind of cans and how they are mounted if they do. I am looking at jerry cans vs rotopax ...
And my my advice is don’t carry gas, it isn’t necessary, it is potentially dangerous and it takes up valuable storage space (that will now and forever smell like gas).
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2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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And my advice is don’t carry gas, it isn’t necessary, it is potentially dangerous and it takes up valuable storage space (that will now and forever smell like gas).
These are all good points. Unless going off-pavement or doing an iron-butt or battling constant head-winds, the range on a 1330 Spyder is good enough to carry between the furthest fuel stops in the lower 48. The furthest I've encountered is 165 miles between stations, well within the range of my 2014 RT.
I notice the OP is driving a 2013RT (twin) and towing a trailer. He lives near the Canadian border and may want to tour up there. So, maybe for him the prospect of running out of gas is very real no matter how much route planning he does?
From my experience in travelling to "remote" areas I found that gassing often and not allowing the fuel gauge to drop below half worked extremely well. I travelled on an MC trip to the areas you stated without any problem and on a Yamaha Stratoliner 1800cc with its measly 4 gallon tank. People I know with those extra gas tanks/cans love them at first but then are discarded for doing what I do....gas often.
Remember the golden rule: Its easier to ride to a gas station then to push to a gas station.
(an ancient Chinese proverb written by confused)
That too, has been my method of choice. When in doubt, fill at every chance. Keep it topped off rather than bottomed out.
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Originally Posted by Fire34
Done all of Canada except NWT and parts of Australia, New Zealand and areas of Europe
and have never been in a situation where I ran out. I came close one time on my 998. 
now to just get it done
