Jerry cans

[ted44]

Hello, I' preparing to go on a long trip and have decided to carry a couple of diesel jerry cans inside my Defender, to try and keep the weight down on the roof, I know this isn't the best idea in the world, and I'm not looking forward to it because I hate the smell of the stuff, anyone got any ideas for storing it so it won't seep/ leak? Cheers ted.

[kenleyfred]

I'm sure you'll get some decent advice on where to store, but decent metal jerry cans don't leak or smell. Towards the end of my pay week I start carrying a jerry can in the ute with me. It lies down in the front passenger well until needed. No leaks or smell.
Kenley

[BMKal]

As Kenley said.

Decent metal ones won't give you any problems. I used to carry three under the bed in a HiAce I used as a pilot vehicle for a couple of years.

Never had any problem with fuel leaking or any smell from them. Just be careful when filling not to overfill them. ;)

[LandyAndy]

I changed over to plastic ones many years ago.
Will never buy a steel one again.
Andrew

[rijidij]

If you're looking at plastic jerrys like the Fuel Safe brand, the yellow jerrys are commonly used for diesel, but the black ones are actually heavier duty than the red or yellow ones.
Cheers, Murray

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[scarry]

We have four of those yellow ones,had them for years,no smells,no leaks,all good.

Funnels that come with them seem to go missing though,only one left:(

[workingonit]

My plastic jerry recently developed a split on one of the broad sides. The split runs along where there is a change in mold pattern or embossing. Oz made. Sat in the shipping container for years, never used for travel, stored petrol for the mower etc. Likely the constant expansion and contraction did it in? Never really liked the single handle, but liked the two openings for better fuel flow. Back to steel jerry with better handle design.

[DeeJay]

I carry two ten litre plastic ones under the rear seat & they fit perfectly with a flat board & tie downs to keep them tight.
Diesel is allowed to be carried in a vehicle passenger compartment, I would never carry petrol inside.

[trog]

I found that if I wrapped them in cardboard that they would rattle , full or empty , when strapped into the vehicle. Therefore less chance of damage.