I put my gas can in a huge Ziplock bag, no issues with fumes, made sure container was secured and emptied every night on trip. saved my butt traveling through dessert. :)
Best solution to your issue is to buy Wavian Jerry Cans. They are air tight, with no fumes escaping. I carry two 5 gallons cans when I take road trips in the cargo area of our minivan. I use straps to tie them down, using the seat anchor's. They are costly, but well worth the money.
this is excellent idea, for diesel, for petrol, a little risky. I have large over 1 meter long by 50 meter wide heavy gauge plastic bags which should do fine.
Something about this does not seem right. I think you are setting yourself for a major disaster. Contained vapors static charges etc. Might try another can. VIP jugs? Jerry cans? Maybe a luggage carrier on the hitch where your gas is external? I think you should seriously reconsider
Is there any danger in those containers being suffocated and causing a fire, explosion etc.? I've been wanting to transport some gas home from the suburbs for my Jeep in the city (gas in city is significantly more expensive) but I am hesitant as saving a few bucks is not worth the fumes, spilling or even worse fire or explosion. Besides fumes, what are some other precautions one needs to take when transporting gas in those red plastic tanks? I have 3 of them; a 1, 2 and 5 gallon. Thanks
Hi Senad. This is how I transport gas about 5 miles from the gas station to my house. That only takes about 10 minutes each way. This is gas for my mowers and generator. I am comfortable doing this. I'm sorry but I cannot answer your questions.
What is your opinion of taking aluminum foil and putting it over the opening of the gas can and screwing the lid back on? It seems that would keep gas fumes from escaping.
Hi Joseph, You could try it. My concern would be getting the foil to lie perfectly flat while you screw the spout back on. I don't see that happening. You couldn't simply lay foil over the opening and screw the spout on because it would wrinkle and not seal - potentially losing a lot of gas as you drive home. The other way would be to try to cut a perfect circle that seals, but doesn't bend and go over the threads. I don't think you could do that. If you try something and it works - please come back and let me know.
A lot of the scent can be on the outside. It doesn't matter how careful you are the vapors tend to condense on the outside and it doesn't take much to fill a car with fumes.
@@rickstid-bits I did try it and it worked wonderfully. I took a piece of aluminum foil and put it over the spout. I then screwed the spout back on and tested it to see if it leaked. It did not. I transported the 5 gas cans I had from one state to the other and had no fumes or smell in the car.
I have a Chevy cargo van with two empty Wavian Jerry cans and wanted to carry inside. Anybody know if that's a good idea? I read that they're rubber air tight but have no were to put them. Not going to spend 3k for an aluminess bumper and box. Thx for any suggestions
@@rickstid-bits - think bigger picture. You are really dismissing all sorts of issues transporting as much gas as you do as often as you do thinking that this Christmas bag approach is good. Accidents with that much gas inside your vehicle? Occasional transport ok - regular transport - no way
My husband wanted to carry Diesel in a can in the back of our new car. He doesn’t understand why I about 💩💩💩! I have a strong sense of smell. I hate gas and diesel fumes!! Thank you for doing this video but my husband is still angry bc he doesn’t want to go to the trouble with the Christmas tree bag. He just said “forget it I won’t do it at all”;( I wonder if a thick plastic drop cloth would work pulling all edges to outside the weather stripping? There would be no holes to cover and there are several thickness & sizes to choose from?
Hi Jules, I just bought a new bag (the same one). The new one didn't have any holes to tape-up. It's lighter weight also. I think a drop cloth would be too thick for the weather strip. Rick
@@rickstid-bits I appreciate your input! Will try that if we have too. Luckily we live within walking distance to a gas station. Earlier today I told my husband ‘why don’t we take a walk with the dogs and fill the can up there’. He was open to that which is what we did. We don’t live on the coast where people often need multiple cans at a time. He was just working on his truck and wanted to try something with the diesel. I hope we don’t have that problem again this winter with power being out and in need of the generator. Thanks for your suggestion! Jules
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I put my gas can in a huge Ziplock bag, no issues with fumes, made sure container was secured and emptied every night on trip. saved my butt traveling through dessert. :)
Hi Pete. Great idea! Thanks for leaving a comment. Please check out my other tips here: ua-cam.com/play/PLxCiVwyz3zBUJ7OHxmeutT8XQy_fndmJV.html Rick
Best solution to your issue is to buy Wavian Jerry Cans. They are air tight, with no fumes escaping. I carry two 5 gallons cans when I take road trips in the cargo area of our minivan. I use straps to tie them down, using the seat anchor's. They are costly, but well worth the money.
I got the midwest cans and a solid cap but if you spill any bit from taking nozzle out etc can will smell like gas
this is excellent idea, for diesel, for petrol, a little risky. I have large over 1 meter long by 50 meter wide heavy gauge plastic bags which should do fine.
Get coffee beans and open them up, it does the job excellent.
I put mine on a ziplock with dessicants. Dessicants like 2x6 sizes maybe 8 of them from amazon including the ziplock and no issue too
Thank you. Can you send me the link to ziplock bags that big? Rick
This was very helpful. Thank you
Something about this does not seem right. I think you are setting yourself for a major disaster. Contained vapors static charges etc. Might try another can. VIP jugs? Jerry cans? Maybe a luggage carrier on the hitch where your gas is external? I think you should seriously reconsider
Great idea!
That’s an awesome idea .. thanks for the info
Jeez, carrying gas in the passenger cabin is a huge risk. One idiot crashes into your rear, and you are sitting in an explosive environment.
thank you
Fantastic
ill be try this in my chevy trav ill let you know
Is there any danger in those containers being suffocated and causing a fire, explosion etc.? I've been wanting to transport some gas home from the suburbs for my Jeep in the city (gas in city is significantly more expensive) but I am hesitant as saving a few bucks is not worth the fumes, spilling or even worse fire or explosion. Besides fumes, what are some other precautions one needs to take when transporting gas in those red plastic tanks? I have 3 of them; a 1, 2 and 5 gallon. Thanks
Hi Senad. This is how I transport gas about 5 miles from the gas station to my house. That only takes about 10 minutes each way. This is gas for my mowers and generator. I am comfortable doing this. I'm sorry but I cannot answer your questions.
What is your opinion of taking aluminum foil and putting it over the opening of the gas can and screwing the lid back on? It seems that would keep gas fumes from escaping.
Hi Joseph, You could try it. My concern would be getting the foil to lie perfectly flat while you screw the spout back on. I don't see that happening. You couldn't simply lay foil over the opening and screw the spout on because it would wrinkle and not seal - potentially losing a lot of gas as you drive home. The other way would be to try to cut a perfect circle that seals, but doesn't bend and go over the threads. I don't think you could do that. If you try something and it works - please come back and let me know.
A lot of the scent can be on the outside. It doesn't matter how careful you are the vapors tend to condense on the outside and it doesn't take much to fill a car with fumes.
@@rickstid-bits I did try it and it worked wonderfully. I took a piece of aluminum foil and put it over the spout. I then screwed the spout back on and tested it to see if it leaked. It did not. I transported the 5 gas cans I had from one state to the other and had no fumes or smell in the car.
Nice! Thanks for sending the update.
Nice idea, but is it 100% safe. If you have a back fire or a static discharge wouldn't you be in trouble?
Hi Steven. I'm only going 5 miles to the gas station to fill these up, bringing them home, and instantly unloading them.
@@rickstid-bits Last I heard bombs don't care how far you are driving. Get a Truck.
@@rlmillr yeah they do. Gasoline gives you a minimum of 5 miles
I think I'm gonna strap the can to the roof rack in the minivan instead.
What if I'm taking a 10hr trip
I'm late but for anyone else reading just don't turn on your ac's "recirculation" button so the fumes flow out of your ride.
Get yourself a pick up truck
ALL FUEL CAN OR PLASTIC CAN NEED TO BE VENT , THIS WAY FUEL WILL FLOW GREAT ?
Sounds dangerous... all around!!
Buy a truck ?
Get a truck problem solved
Thanks Rick, excellent information!
You're welcome Rick. Let me know if you try it.
I have a Chevy cargo van with two empty Wavian Jerry cans and wanted to carry inside. Anybody know if that's a good idea? I read that they're rubber air tight but have no were to put them. Not going to spend 3k for an aluminess bumper and box. Thx for any suggestions
This is helpful!!
There's an automobile I heard about called a truck that would solve most of your problems.
My $6 plastic bag is a lot cheaper than buying a truck just so I can fill my gas cans.
One wouldn't be able to leave the truck with the gas cans sitting outside in the bed of the truck (or the cans will likely get stolen). Right?
@@rickstid-bits - think bigger picture. You are really dismissing all sorts of issues transporting as much gas as you do as often as you do thinking that this Christmas bag approach is good. Accidents with that much gas inside your vehicle? Occasional transport ok - regular transport - no way
The clear the fumes just strike a lighter that will clear the smell up real fast🔥🧯🔥🧯🔥🧯💥💥💥☠💀💀⚰⚰⚰
My husband wanted to carry Diesel in a can in the back of our new car. He doesn’t understand why I about 💩💩💩! I have a strong sense of smell. I hate gas and diesel fumes!!
Thank you for doing this video but my husband is still angry bc he doesn’t want to go to the trouble with the Christmas tree bag. He just said “forget it I won’t do it at all”;(
I wonder if a thick plastic drop cloth would work pulling all edges to outside the weather stripping? There would be no holes to cover and there are several thickness & sizes to choose from?
Hi Jules, I just bought a new bag (the same one). The new one didn't have any holes to tape-up. It's lighter weight also. I think a drop cloth would be too thick for the weather strip. Rick
@@rickstid-bits I appreciate your input! Will try that if we have too. Luckily we live within walking distance to a gas station. Earlier today I told my husband ‘why don’t we take a walk with the dogs and fill the can up there’. He was open to that which is what we did. We don’t live on the coast where people often need multiple cans at a time. He was just working on his truck and wanted to try something with the diesel.
I hope we don’t have that problem again this winter with power being out and in need of the generator.
Thanks for your suggestion!
Jules