Carrying extra fuel
Submitted: Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 13:50
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Ron
I have a Jayco
Penguin camper trailer and want to carry extra fuel for my generator in an approved 20 ltr plastic jerry can. Are there any safety reasons as to why I can't travel with the jerry can in the front boot of the camper trailer? If so, what's the legal way of carrying extra fuel (petrol)?
Thanks,
Ron.
Reply By: Mogul - Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 14:52
Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 14:52
Gerry can holder mounted either on A frame or preferably on rear bar of camper.
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Follow Up By: Mogul - Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 14:53
Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 14:53
Forgot to add don't carry it in closed area. Camper will probably end up smelling of petrol.
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 16:34
Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 16:34
your front boot probably has electricals such as battery and charger in it??? Not a goood place to carry petrol... Shouldn't carry petrol in enclosed spaces.
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Follow Up By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 17:13
Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 17:13
There's been a lot of discussion previously about the safety and legality of carrying petrol on the rear bar.
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Follow Up By: Rod E B - Friday, Nov 27, 2009 at 09:55
Friday, Nov 27, 2009 at 09:55
I sent an email to my insurer about mounting a frame to hold a petrol container
on the rear of my caravan . The container did not protrude past the spare tyre
their reply was that it was OK
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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 20:32
Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 at 20:32
Metal jerry, much stronger and safer and also don't expand as much when shaken and heated. I've seen the plastic ones break the brackets they are mounted in just from the internal pressure they expanded so much. They will literally turn into a ball.
Best to carry fuel containers externally as if there is a leak into a confined space fire/explosion more likely.
Also consider two 10l or 5l rather than one large container, easier to handle and find storage for.
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Follow Up By: Racey - Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 at 11:54
Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 at 11:54
Hi,
This most likely happens when they are over filled. We have used plastic jerry can for 4 years and never the slightest indication that there are problems.
Only fill to the nominated capacity and use reputable cans and you won't have a problem.
Cheers
Racey
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Reply By: Ron - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:58
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:58
I'm waiting on a response from Vic roads.
Thanks,
Ron.
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