Big gas can on wheels

[chris_lacey]

Big gas can on wheels.
has anyone seen a listing for one of these. Like a big rectangular gas can on wheels, with a hose and handle for refueling. Preferably something that would fit in a car trunk, maybe 10 or 15 gallons. It would be helpful if it was available in Ontario. I know I've seen these, but I can't remember where.

[transomstand]

Here's one, with more research, you could probably find a little better price. All the marine stores have them, lots on ebay too.

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/overtons/detail/pdetail2.cgi?r=detail_view&item_num=74913

Pete

[chris_lacey]

That's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
I found one in BassPro as well, but it's 28gal, and $300 plus.:eek:

[Hottrucks]

I have one they suck there hard to load or unload ( to heavy) I found the best thing is the 6 gallon can that the racers use with the center pour they fill fast and never spill a drop these where on ebay for $39 and they make them square also and you can get holders for your trailer


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RCI-5-GALLON-RACE-FUEL-JUG-GAS-CAN-CONTAINER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ107067QQihZ007QQitemZ170040225624QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
http://i14.ebayimg.com/04/i/08/ac/c9/21_1.JPG

[chris_lacey]

Actually, I just calculated the weight and at 6.5lbs/gal it's sizable.

Guess I'll just use my Jerry cans.
Problem is: my boat lives in the water and i can't get premium fuel on the lake. I have to bring it in. I've been using 6 gallon Jerry cans, and that's still probably the best deal.

[ROLF]

I have a 28 gal from Overtons,when full it can be quite a handfull to
move around and as far as getting it out of a trunk alone/good luck.
When the water level is high on the lake,boat high I cant even empty the last
6-8 gal out,end up using 6 gal cans.

[Riverman]

I refuel at the dock too and have always used cans. I was thinking of using a small drum on a cart, maybe 20 gallon.

[rpm racing]

the big tanks on wheels work really well if you can get your truck close enough and above your boat to gravity fill the whole tank into the boat. I have a big gov't dock right by my place that I can drive my truck onto works great. At 5.50 a gallon at the marina you can save almost half by fueling up like this.

[chris_lacey]

Since I have to go to town for gas (premium) anyway, there's no real savings. For the $300 for one of these caddies I could hire a kid to run to town for me once a week!!!

[Ron V]

I believe one of these was also involved in a static explosion in Michigan a couple years back as it was being filled in the back of a SUV. That might well have been operator error though. My whole thing with them would be the fact that I've had one hernia fixed already and don't plan on another. How the hell do you get 15, or 28 gallons of gas out of the vehicle unless you have help? I know what you mean, when I go camping at Clinton Lake or Shelbyville I have the 13 gallon tank in the boat full to the top and three 5 gallon cans full also, that gets me through about 2 pretty good days of boating before I have to go back into town for more.

The only problem with jerry cans is that now a lot of the new ones have the "self venting" system to appease the California hippies. Which really means that there is no vent, it just gasps through the pour spout and takes three times as long to flow the same amount of fuel. I have however still seen - for a good buck - the old metal ones like they used to strap to the sides of the Army jeeps. I believe these have a spring loaded handle/opening which is large enough that it doesn't need a vent, but not sure, haven't looked at one real close.

[time warp]

I agree with Hottrucks, I like the fuel jugs with the hose and vent, very fast to empty. I've gotten good service from
http://www.bwproducts.com/racks/jaz/index.htm


Caleb

[Hottrucks]

I would say you can put 5 gallons on your boat with one of those race cans in about 2 min or so that also means no sore arms waiting for that piece of crap hippy love'n tank to burp out it's first gallon....I'm tell ya these things are the best

[PHISH]

Chris,
I saw this in the flyer today and looked it up for you. Actually, I walked my azz out in the freezing cold to my recycling bin to check this for you.
Tomorrow it goes on sale at crappy tire for $89.99, a savings of 30%. I am staring at the flyer right now, its regular $129.99.
On canadian Tire's website it is item number Product #28-3010-4. Holds 53L.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=119138&stc=1&d=1164332412

I was thinking of buying it too. 53L is about enough of what we use in a weekend.

[chris_lacey]

Chris,
I saw this in the flyer today and looked it up for you. Actually, I walked my azz out in the freezing cold to my recycling bin to check this for you.
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Matt, you're a peach, thanks.

[Matt Gent]

Costco carries one if you have those in your area.