Carrying extra gas in a container

[diesel-dawg]

I have read somewhere on this forum that someone makes a gas container to fit in one of the saddlebags on the RT Limited. However, I am unable to find that reference. Anyone know where I can find that gas container?

Ken

 

[Jeriatric]

http://www.amazon.com/Reda-Portable...UTF8&qid=1372384283&sr=8-33&keywords=gas+cans

 

[mrfats]

I have a Reda. Used it one time...the saddle bag smelled like gasoline! I haven't used it since. Makes a wonderful garage ornament!! :gaah:

 

[Some Guy]

http://www.amazon.com/Reda-Portable...UTF8&qid=1372384283&sr=8-33&keywords=gas+cans

Yep. I have 2 of them and they work great. But! You should carry latex or nitrile gloves with you since it's almost impossible to dispense without getting gasoline on your hands.

 

[Some Guy]

I have a Reda. Used it one time...the saddle bag smelled like gasoline! I haven't used it since. Makes a wonderful garage ornament!! :gaah:

Filling it to near the top helps with that. And I'm being very obvious here, make sure the cap is very tight.

 

[NancysToy]

Besides the REDA cans, the Rotopax works well if you have a trailer or want to carry the gas in the front trunk.

 

[gnirtsnod]

Besides the REDA cans, the Rotopax works well if you have a trailer or want to carry the gas in the front trunk.

Plus 1 on the RotoPax. Solid, extra thick, tightly sealed can. I have the one-gallon can in the frunk. Fits nicely and have never noticed a smell in the nearly 4,500 miles that the can has been carried. http://rotopax.com/1-Gallon-Gasoline.html

 

[Some Guy]

The RotoPax cans look good. Besides the dimensions, what are the differences? :dontknow:

 

[MouthPiece]

The RotoPax cans look good. Besides the dimensions, what are the differences? :dontknow:

The Roto Pax doesn't leak or emit gas vapors.

Chris

 

[gnirtsnod]

The Roto Pax doesn't leak or emit gas vapors.

Chris

RotoPax is made for off-roading, either mounted to the 4-wheeler or trailer. This is why it is built tougher. You can get a 1-gallon for around $50. I lies flat in the right side bag or sits upright and snug in the bottom back of the frunk. A real efficient use of space. One warning though - before filling up the can, get used to how dispensing works. This will save you some angst when using it the first time with the can full. There is a release mechanism on the spout.

 

[bluestratos]

I use a small 1 gallon gas can that fits nicely in the side bag and allows addition room for a quart of oil, rags and detail spray. It seals great and no odor. Cost me $7 and I used it just recently when a planned gas stop found the station out of business and the next one 70 miles down the road.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I get ragged from time to time about carrying spare gas, that is until someone runs out of gas and they are not near a gas station.

Cruzr Joe

 

[gnirtsnod]

I get ragged from time to time about carrying spare gas, that is until someone runs out of gas and they are not near a gas station.

Cruzr Joe

Cruzr, that's when you find out your gallon of gas is worth $25. Soon pays for the can, huh?

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Cruzr, that's when you find out your gallon of gas is worth $25. Soon pays for the can, huh?

Why didn't i think of that???????????????? :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

Cruzr Joe

 

[Raknid]

Anyone ever try the MSR bottles and have feedback as to how well they work? I was thinking at least carry one or two of 30oz. bottles on a trip.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Anyone ever try the MSR bottles and have feedback as to how well they work? I was thinking at least carry one or two of 30oz. bottles on a trip.

:chat::chat: we would also be interested in knowing.

Cruzr Joe

 

[gnirtsnod]

Anyone ever try the MSR bottles and have feedback as to how well they work? I was thinking at least carry one or two of 30oz. bottles on a trip.

Looks like a no-go. http://gl1800riders.com/forums/show...-carrying-MSR-bottles-of-gas-w-ethanol-Don-t!

 

[ARCTIC]

Looks like a no-go. http://gl1800riders.com/forums/show...-carrying-MSR-bottles-of-gas-w-ethanol-Don-t!

Did you read the posts in the link you posted? They say it's not a good idea to store ethanol blended fuels in them long term but otherwise they work

 

[gnirtsnod]

Did you read the posts in the link you posted? They say it's not a good idea to store ethanol blended fuels in them long term but otherwise they work

Pardon my blanket statement about a no-go. My ethanol free stations are limited, but I guess all you need is one, huh?

 

[gnirtsnod]

Here's a link to get some brackets for holding the MSR bottles in place http://www.touratech-usa.com/Search/?q=bottle Since alcohol (methanol) degrades the seals, someone suggested that a couple of extra seals should be carried in case vapors and/or fluids begin leaking from the MSR bottles. I'll stick with my RotoPax.