Have you ever used your fuel in your Geri Cans?
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It's my plan B.
I always plan to never use them... but I have the knowledge that they are there and it's comforting.
I've used them a couple times so far now.
The one time (picture shown) was travelling back home from the bush. The gas station that I regularly use had burnt down prior to the season and had not been rebuilt. This made it so that I would likely not be able to make it to the next gas station without using the extra gas. I knew this and this time I planned to use the extra gas.
The time prior to this I was travelling across country and in an attempt to reach the next gas station it appeared I would be driving on just a few fumes for the last few miles. After watching the fuel light for a while I decided to just use the extra gas I had. This was the first time I actually use it. I didn't get too much gas on my hands learning how to use the fancy scepter can spout, lol.
Most recently I used my extra gas to fuel my neighbours snowblower, lol. I don't keep them on the FJ all the time.... I only put them on when I'm going somewhere that I could possibly use them.
I also have them as spare gas for my quads when we're in the bush.
I always plan to never use them... but I have the knowledge that they are there and it's comforting.
I've used them a couple times so far now.
The one time (picture shown) was travelling back home from the bush. The gas station that I regularly use had burnt down prior to the season and had not been rebuilt. This made it so that I would likely not be able to make it to the next gas station without using the extra gas. I knew this and this time I planned to use the extra gas.
The time prior to this I was travelling across country and in an attempt to reach the next gas station it appeared I would be driving on just a few fumes for the last few miles. After watching the fuel light for a while I decided to just use the extra gas I had. This was the first time I actually use it. I didn't get too much gas on my hands learning how to use the fancy scepter can spout, lol.
Most recently I used my extra gas to fuel my neighbours snowblower, lol. I don't keep them on the FJ all the time.... I only put them on when I'm going somewhere that I could possibly use them.
I also have them as spare gas for my quads when we're in the bush.
On my last trip to Northern MN I did. Didn't really need to, but, my wife and I were headed home and stopped for lunch. I did some quick math and realized between what was in my tank and what was in my fuel can, we could make it the rest of the way from Duluth to Minneapolis without stopping for fuel. So, sometimes I guess having the extra fuel can free up your travelling plans a little.
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It's a great stress reliever knowing you have a plan B.... no more stressing when the fuel light comes on.
The biggest thing is being able to use your WHOLE gas tank when needed..... which increases the amount of miles you can put on with that tank itself... nevermind the extra gas you are carrying.
Prior to having the extra gas cans I never used the last quarter tank of fuel in my tank..... and would even fill up well above that quarter tank line as well as a precaution.
The biggest thing is being able to use your WHOLE gas tank when needed..... which increases the amount of miles you can put on with that tank itself... nevermind the extra gas you are carrying.
Prior to having the extra gas cans I never used the last quarter tank of fuel in my tank..... and would even fill up well above that quarter tank line as well as a precaution.
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I used it to start a fire once when I blew a bunch of spokes and bent a rim. Had to push my bike quite a ways to hit a main road. Didn't need to use the fuel to make a fire but figured, wth, why not make things easy on my self since I need to spend a night on the side of the road/trail (wasn't quite a road, wasn't quite a trail).
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A friend at work ran out of fuel tonight....I had my rotopax empty in the rear cargo area....(small 1 gallon)...but it was enough to get him home !....I was glad to help out
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1. Came out of Death Valley - Race Track, and headed north figuring to drop into Big Pines. The wash-boarding was so bad I either had to drive at 70 or about 20 to keep from rattling my teeth lose. 70 at night on that road - bad idea. I used a bit more fuel than I figured and by the time I cleared the 9,000-foot level I didn't think I'd make it without using one of my two cans.
2. Saw a guy pushing his motorcycle up a hill on Hwy 3. So I stopped and filled up his tank. I have a siphon pump with a long hose so I can leave the can's mounted to the swing gate and still reach the tank fill. Worked great for filling the bike.
Not really an emergency - just stupid
3. Got home really late one night - was so tired I didn't think about filling up as I drove past the Chevron. Apparently, I was on fumes; I didn't even make it out of the driveway.
Several times that were planned uses in Death Valley. Gas prices were just over $5.00 a gallon at the visitor center and less than $4 outside the park. Probably a dozen times when I used them because I just didn't want to end the day early.
it's always there for piece of mind. I used to drive an F150 which goes 12mpg and during those long stretches where you miss a gas station (it happens) it always feels good to know that you have some extra.
Accidentally drove across Kansas in the middle of nowhere, yeah i was glad i was carrying gas cans. j/k mostly
Accidentally drove across Kansas in the middle of nowhere, yeah i was glad i was carrying gas cans. j/k mostly
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I keep 5gals in my truck and 32oz on my motorcycle at all times. I've used all of them, multiple times.
The first week I had my Gerry can, I used it 3x on other people than myself. Mostly at work, but I never paid for the fuel that went inside it.
Now I keep it full for those just in case moments. None have really been emergencies, not yet.
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The first week I had my Gerry can, I used it 3x on other people than myself. Mostly at work, but I never paid for the fuel that went inside it.
Now I keep it full for those just in case moments. None have really been emergencies, not yet.
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Yes! Just bought a rattle siphon to make it easier. I've used my Gerry Can gas for my generator, Jeep, starting fires, and helping others. It's a lifesaver when you need it...otherwise, just flammable dead weight!
I use them all the time, but I am out a lot where gas stations are few and far between. Both work and play. I also don't like paying the price of gas that most stations charge in remote areas (if you can find one).
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Only one time was it a sort of emergency situation. Super storm Sandy. There was no gas anywhere. Any place left with it couldnt pump. Mobs all over and people getting stabbed at stations. I had to still respond to work, comes with the job. I had 10 gals of gas stored away. Used all of it. We had to leave one night and drive half way into PA to top of my blazer and both cans again. We always keep extra fuel at home. I have a new slimmer jerry can style from costco for our trip to MT. I would like to mount some Fuelpax eventualy.
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Used extra fuel quite often when traveling in Baja California. Extra fuel cans were often filled with high octane to try to offset the then really low fuel quality that was used back in the day. I've heard it has gotten better
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You should use it right before you fill up. Everytime. Then refill the can.
Gas doesn't store well, especially in temperature swings
Gas doesn't store well, especially in temperature swings
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I needed it to make it all the way across the Trans -Labrador highway. There was a couple times when the distance between gas stations was a bit to much for the FJs fuel range, especially loaded down like a Gypsy caravan. Other than that, have never really "needed" it. More like insurance on road trips.
More info on Trans -Lab for @OBWalt, the fuel in the majority of the gas stations is also regular or diesel. The FJ runs on regular, but does better on premium.
More info on Trans -Lab for @OBWalt, the fuel in the majority of the gas stations is also regular or diesel. The FJ runs on regular, but does better on premium.
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Never needed it in an emergency, but I did need it for one trip. I had 4 cans and we planned to be out for a week without resupply.
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Gave away extra fuel from Jerry cans to stranded family on the way to Bahia Dr Los Angeles Baja only to find out the gas station there went out of business some time ago. Got stuck there for a few days while we waited for a panga fishermen returned with extra fuel.
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Emergency? No. During or in the middle of a trip? Yes.
I used 10 gallons (all I could carry at the time) on my first Mojave Road crossing. Soda Lake was impassable (this was a New Year trip) due to rains. Turned back towards Kelso depot then the highway. The fuel needle was buried below the last line when we finally hit our first gas station.
In Death Valley I carried 4 Jerry cans. Used most of them before we hit up Panamint Springs and topped everything off.
There are trips when I know I won't need the extra fuel but will take it anyways. If no trip is coming up, I'll dump the Jerry Cans into the tank on the way home.
I used 10 gallons (all I could carry at the time) on my first Mojave Road crossing. Soda Lake was impassable (this was a New Year trip) due to rains. Turned back towards Kelso depot then the highway. The fuel needle was buried below the last line when we finally hit our first gas station.
In Death Valley I carried 4 Jerry cans. Used most of them before we hit up Panamint Springs and topped everything off.
There are trips when I know I won't need the extra fuel but will take it anyways. If no trip is coming up, I'll dump the Jerry Cans into the tank on the way home.
I had a similar conundrum. On our way into The Maze we encountered four ADV riders that were on the way out. They saw 8 big beautiful fuel cans on our two rigs and asked for fuel; they said they had encountered more soft sand than they anticipated and were low on fuel. We directed them to the Goblin Valley State Park where there were a lot of guys with ATVs, or south to Hanksville where fuel was closer than Green River. We could not spare the fuel to gas up those bikes and still been able to run our own trip.
When we got to Hans Flat Ranger Station we told the rangers about it in case they wanted to pass it on to Highway Patrol or the County Sheriff.
