plastic fuel containers how safe ?
Submitted: Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 13:30
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Can any one tell me how safe the red plastic fuel containers are against metal jerry cans , also they dont seem to have any presure release valves is this a problem ? I plan to carry petrol in them on my roof rack untill they can be added to the fuel tank ,we will be travelling the WA outback so temps can be high ,thanks for any help
Reply By: royce - Saturday, Jan 11, 2003 at 09:44
Saturday, Jan 11, 2003 at 09:44
I'm worried about carrying fuel on the roof. I usually leave light but bulky stuff for up there... Lifting up and down, leaks, damage if hit, theft are all considerations. I don't use the plastic ones much..... probably because I have plent of metal gerry cans... I have one red, fuel container down beside the pump. It doesn't seal
well and doesn't pour
well. My only experience. I suspect that rubbing problems might be better with the thicker plastic. end of thoughts cheers Royce
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Reply By: chopper - Saturday, Jan 11, 2003 at 18:27
Saturday, Jan 11, 2003 at 18:27
The black rheem ones have taken every bit of punishment that I can dole out to them, and would be better than the, admittedly cheapie, steel ones that I bought when first getting into 4wheeling.
If there were any other option I would certainly avoid putting them on the roof but I understand thatthe kids would probably like the roof even less than the fuel. (nor would they like to be sharing a back
seat with a can of petrol).
If you can get hold of plastic Nally
bins (get the real ones rather than the -nylex i think- imitations) you'll find that three jerries fit into one of these PERFECTLY. They don't bounce around and because they are broadside to each other there is a greater surface area than against a rack and therefore less chance of rubbing through.
hope that this is useful.
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Follow Up By: Chris - Sunday, Jan 12, 2003 at 23:26
Sunday, Jan 12, 2003 at 23:26
chopper
I have not heard of or seen the nelly
bins. What are they and where can I get them?
Thanks,
Chris
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Follow Up By: Chopper - Monday, Jan 13, 2003 at 07:26
Monday, Jan 13, 2003 at 07:26
Your local butcher could probably help as could just about any camping
shop.
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