Carrying petrol for generator
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 13:00
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I have found a few threads on this but no real answers to my particular question. I need to carry 5 ltr can of petrol for genny. Options are either in rear of Landcruiser wagon , in front boot of caravan with gas bottles (no electrics) or put a box of some sort on roof rack to hold it. Roof rack is probably safest but most difficult to do. What is the opinion of the
forum or are there any other suggestions
Reply By: HKB Electronics - Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 13:07
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 13:07
I know of a few who keep chain saws and generators in the front locker on their
campers, not the safest option but as long as there is no source of ignition will have
to do. In the case of a caravan I would be hesitant as the fumes if there's a leak might
seep into the van if the locker is not airtight?
Wouldn't put it in the car myself, and I think it may not be legal to put
up on roof racks but others will know if this is the case.
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Reply By: Member - CloudedGenie - Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 13:15
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 13:15
We carry ours in the closed front compartment of the
Kimberley Kamper. It is vented, and the only compartment that is "safe" for fuel. It basically has a 10cm screen with dust filter and PC cooling fan to make sure there is no gas build-up.
The problem with carrying fuel on the roof is that if you have a fire, the burning fuel will run over or into your car making it difficult/impossible for passengers to escape without going through the flames.
Carrying fuel in the car is dangerous due to the risk of gas build-up. You only need to breath in a tiny amount of petrol for it to affect your senses (making you drive under the influence) - long before it becomes an explosion
hazard.
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 21:13
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 21:13
Certainly right about different ideas on the subject Terry.
We always carry petrol inside the car , usually 88 lt at start of long trip , which is 4 of the plastic jerries which hold 22lt each.
The jerries must not have a breather vent though.
We use the Supercheap ones and if care is taken on screwing on the big fill up cap , no fumes escape.
Carrying inside the car is the safest option for most realsitic scenario's as they are protected by the cars body and hence survive most accidents.
They can usually be stored such that they lower the cars C of G and unlike roof etc , the temperature of fuel does not rise to much.
Roof , or back of car etc are much less safe both from a vehicle saftey and vehicle dynamics point of view.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 22:55
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015 at 22:55
When we purchased the generator we carried it in the tow vehicle, but got petrol fumes if we hit bumps, even when it was run to empty. The petrol can was on a rack on the a-frame, but was obvious to those hailing us "we almost
home when we ran out of fuel, can you give us just a bit?" then emptied the whole 2 litres into their car :O leaving us with none for our needs.
Our only realistic option was a generator box that also holds petrol and oil cans on the a-frame. It is a tight squeeze, but they are safe under lock and key, and I can breathe easy.
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Reply By: Bazza - Thursday, Apr 23, 2015 at 16:23
Thursday, Apr 23, 2015 at 16:23
I believe fuel and gas bottles are safer transported on the roof other than inside vehicles because these no chance of fumes building up. I carry two 4k gas bottles and three 10lt plastic fuel containers, one diesel, one two stroke mix, and one unleaded.
They are securly contained in an open plastic tub and the lot securly straped to my full roof basket.
This works for me.
Capt.
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