Fuel Storage Options

[KaiserM715]

Recently went shopping on eBay and found a seller with the surplus Military Gas Cans. Ordered 4 of them.
The price was a little high at $185.00 for 4 including UPS shipping but they are in very nice shape, caps fit like new and shipping was fast.
There was a note in the box stating that he will sell cans for $30 each without the Viton gasket or the cap retainer strap or $35 with the Viton gasket and the red cap retainer strap. Of course plus UPS shipping.
No mention of whether he ships to California or not.

email him at [email protected] if your interested.

Do you have a pic you can put up of the actual cans you bought?

 

[Madcowranch]

More fuel storage mounting options...
http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-canholder.htm

 

[socal2ks]

http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-watercan2.htm

They can hold gas correct?

 

[Madcowranch]

http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-watercan2.htm

They can hold gas correct?

Don't know what the differences would be.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Portable Fuel Containers - Gas Cans (California Air Resources Board)

The Portable Fuel Container (PFC) regulations are an important concept in our efforts to improve California's air quality. PFC's, also known as gas cans, are used to fill a variety of equipment including lawnmowers, vechicles and personal watercraft. The goal of this program is to ensure that spillage and evaporative emissions are minimized or eliminated. Because of their large numbers, PFC's have the potential to create substantial hydrocarbon emissions resulting in ozone-forming smog and health related problems. As of July 1, 2007, all PFCs sold in California must be certified by the Air Resources Board as meeting low-emission standards and regulatory requirements.

Link to above: http://www.arb.ca.gov/consprod/fuel-containers/pfc/pfc.htm



California ARB Upgrades Clean Gas Can Rules (Sept 2005 press release)


DIAMOND BAR -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today amended its 1999 clean gas can regulation that sets specifications for how gas cans are manufactured.

"We amended our regulations for gasoline cans because our original rule did not address the use of utility jugs and kerosene containers that are sometimes offered for sale in place of gasoline cans," said Barbara Riordan, ARB Acting Chairman. "While emissions from individual cans are small, the total emissions from cans throughout the state are significant," she added.

ARB data shows that the more than 11 million gasoline cans statewide contribute about 100 tons per day (tpd) of smog-forming hydrocarbons, roughly equal to the emissions from all lawn and garden equipment in the state. The amendments to the 1999 rule will assume that all 70 tpd of smog forming emissions anticipated in the original regulation will be realized by this action.

The amended regulation concentrates on curtailing the use of utility jugs, which are not designed for fuel use but are often sold alongside low emission fuel containers. ARB staff estimates that 13 tpd of hydrocarbons can be reduced by restricting the sales and use of utility jugs as gasoline containers. In addition, the amendments cover kerosene cans, which are also being used in place of certified gasoline cans because they are often less expensive. ARB staff estimates saving three tpd as a result of controlling kerosene cans.

Finally the amendments also address consumer concerns about spillage from gasoline cans. In response to those concerns, the ARB changed some existing requirements for flow-rate and spout design to make them more consumer friendly. While ARB staff does not expect these changes to affect the cost of gasoline cans, the price of kerosene cans could rise as much as $8.50 per container once the regulations are implemented.

"These small changes to the existing regulation will not only further reduce emissions but also result in containers that are easier and better accepted by the public," Riordan added.

Link to above: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr091505.htm

 

[MagicMtnDan]

This looks like the fuel can that Brian carries (multiple units). According to the Blitz website, it's "discontinued and obsolete." I think that means it's a good product and you'll want to hold onto them as long as possible:

+ Self-Venting Gas Can Item # 50841 Holds 6 gallons 16 ounces of your gas and oil mixes. Features the self-venting spout with convenient top and back handles for ease in carrying and pouring. Made of durable HDPE.
Unit Dimensions 14.25“x 8.50“x 18.5“

Link: http://www.blitzusa.com/fuelcanda.htm

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Until this weekend I had one of these cans. Thanks to the nifty, CARB-approved cap/valve, that takes 3 hands to use, it leaked as much fuel down the side of the Raptor as went into the gas tank. I couldn't throw it away fast enough.

My search for a better gas can resumes. I suspect I'll need to buy them in Arizona or Nevada and transport them back here.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Here's a 15 gallon "Fuel Station" by Blitz:

About $106 at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F64S7A/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Note: here's an interesting customer review of it -

I bought this as a portable fuel tank for camping with a generator and ATVs. One thing the details don't tell you when buying this is that it is not recommended as a "Portable" fuel tank... nice that they tell you before you buy it... NOT. But I use it anyway and just rigged up a grounding wire (recommended) to my truck. The unit uses gravity flow to work, therefore the bottom of the tank must be higher than anything you fill. My pickup sits high so it works... if you just have a standard pickup, even an adult ATV/Quad could be questionable. Filled with fuel this tank is heavy, so once filled and in your pickup, you'll need the Hulk to lift it any higher if needed.

 

[Xjrguy]

Until this weekend I had one of these cans. Thanks to the nifty, CARB-approved cap/valve, that takes 3 hands to use, it leaked as much fuel down the side of the Raptor as went into the gas tank. I couldn't throw it away fast enough.

My search for a better gas can resumes. I suspect I'll need to buy them in Arizona or Nevada and transport them back here.

Dan,

I have two of these.

I had the same thing happen with ONE of the cans on the Mojave Road trip.

The mechanism that you push to vent the can was not secured (it was tilted) in the collar that screws into the can. I guess I didn't put it back in correctly when I filled it so it wasn't completely flush with the screw down collar.

Once I corrected that, the gas stayed in the can and did not leak throughout the rest of that trip.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

My friend used these cans for fuel in his Jeep the look great and the price isn't too bad..

link: 5 Gallon Metal Spill Proof System CARB Approved

here is a picture:

I don't think you can buy these cans - with that fuel nozzle on it - in Rulezifornia anymore. But here's what can we can buy in Screwzifornia:

http://www.blitzusa.com/products/fuel/Containment/5GMEF.html

It's got that nifty CARB approved nozzle on it.