[bulldawgburns]

Is there even a safe way to store extra gas in a truck? I can go about 340 mi on a full tank but I wouldn't mind having a little extra. Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions would be appreciated.

P.S. I usually fill my tank up every other day (gf says I'm paranoid) (takes about 6 bucks that way). But I wouldn't mind having a few extra gallons never the less.

 

[Gunner65]

stabill....

 

[evool]

I think that he was asking for something more along the lines of what sort of container to use to store the fuel, not what to put in the fuel.

Check these out:

www.transferflow.com
www.tourbuddy.com
www.auxtank.com
www.aerotanks.com

 

[jimp111]

What are you driving? I have a E250 with three tanks, over 60Gal. You can get bigger tanks for a lot of older ford trucks and vans, don't know about new one's or Dodge or Chevy.

 

[bulldawgburns]

92 Chevy S-10 4x4 4.3 Vortec. Its gettin the job done until I can afford what I want (1979 Ford Truck 4x4) Always loved em'

 

[jimp111]

92 Chevy S-10 4x4 4.3 Vortec. Its gettin the job done until I can afford what I want (1979 Ford Truck 4x4) Always loved em'

Had one, but kids burned it to the ground. Now looking for a 79 Bronco for project. Still have D60 frontend and D70 rearend for the Bronco.
When you get one they have extended tanks available.

 

[denvernative321]

there are sooooo many options these days on storing fuel in your truck. Anything from 5 gallon military metal cans to 110 gallon auxiliary mini fuel stations. All depends on your budget and commitment.

Auxiliary is the way to go
http://www.attatank.com/

 

[zayder06]

those aux tanks are what them boys (and girls)were using to run RVs from N Indiana to louisiana (fema trailers), heard with a one ton they could go round trip

 

[Jim]

I think you may have to ground the spare tanks with a trailing wire; trailing as in touching the pavement. I've never done it before though so I'm not exactly sure about it. I don't know if one end has to actually be in the tank or if it just has to be touching the tank.

Another issue is vapor build-up. Pop the back of the truck bed open before you manipulate the jerry cans and let the vapors escape. Give it a few minutes open like that before you jump in.

And, finally, pack those tanks in the truck bed good. Do not them get loose.

I'm sure you already know to always place a jerry can on the ground while you are filling it. I hope this has been helpful.

 

[Halkon]

Yes, store the fuel in the gas tank, gas up often. Never get below 3/4, install a larger tank thatn the factory.

Tractor Supply Company and Farm Coops sell auxiliary tanks for farming vehicles. Many of them have hoses for filling up other vehicles that will reach the trucks gas tank just as easily. These tanks go in hte bed behind the cab and look like a metal toolbox