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Buying a Gas Can

Slow_HandSlow_Hand Member Posts: 2,835
edited November 2006 in General Discussion
Does anyone have the website of supplier or store for a very high quality metal safety-type gasoline can, preferrably a 2 or 2 1/2 gallon model with a long flexible spout? A vehicle mount is not necessary.

I'm interested in buying one that will safely travel in the back of a vehicle on a very long drive in hot weather where there absolutely are NO gasoline stations or road services. No odors, no seepage, no spills, no risk of spontaneous combustion is my goal here.

Thanks!
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    dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    We used to carry Justrite cans, they were some tough cans, pouring from them can be a little tricky though.
    http://www.justritemfg.com/containes.tpl
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
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    riderrider Member Posts: 1,528 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A friend of mine has a couple of these and swears by them.....[:)][:)]
    https://www.expeditionexchange.com/wedco/

    rider
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    minitruck83minitruck83 Member Posts: 5,369
    edited November -1
    Eagle Manufacturing ...up to Wellsburg Wv. eagle-mfg.com

    Allen
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    GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by minitruck83
    Eagle Manufacturing ...up to Wellsburg Wv. eagle-mfg.com

    Allen
    WV...Open for business.[:D]
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    minitruck83minitruck83 Member Posts: 5,369
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cartod
    quote:Originally posted by minitruck83
    Eagle Manufacturing ...up to Wellsburg Wv. eagle-mfg.com

    Allen
    WV...Open for business.[:D]
    0419-01.jpg


    Actually I think that is a Kentucky slogan (or used to be) [:)]

    Allen
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    GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by minitruck83
    Actually I think that is a Kentucky slogan (or used to be) [:)]

    Allen
    Actually, Its WV's Slogan!...........and it sucks
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    HighballHighball Member Posts: 15,755
    edited November -1
    Military gas cans can often be found on the market..surplus stores generally have them. They are flat cans, and have a metal removable spout. Generally getting one with a good gasket, or making another gasket, will seal them up well.5 gallons is the typical size, however.
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    mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    http://www.turtleexpedition.com/

    376.jpg

    The turtle expedition chooses JerryCan...
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    fishermanbenfishermanben Member Posts: 15,370
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    We used to carry Justrite cans, they were some tough cans, pouring from them can be a little tricky though.
    http://www.justritemfg.com/containes.tpl
    Don


    justrite sets the standard in metal container manufacturing.

    Ben[:)]
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    JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by fishermanben
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    We used to carry Justrite cans, they were some tough cans, pouring from them can be a little tricky though.
    http://www.justritemfg.com/containes.tpl
    Don


    justrite sets the standard in metal container manufacturing.

    Ben[:)]

    I have one of those. You can't ask for better or safer storage, but I can't pour from it without a lot of spillage. I like the old Jerry Cans with detachable spout.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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    JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cheaper Than Dirt used to sell Jerry Cans. Don't know if they still do.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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    fishermanbenfishermanben Member Posts: 15,370
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JamesRK
    quote:Originally posted by fishermanben
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    We used to carry Justrite cans, they were some tough cans, pouring from them can be a little tricky though.
    http://www.justritemfg.com/containes.tpl
    Don


    justrite sets the standard in metal container manufacturing.

    Ben[:)]

    I have one of those. You can't ask for better or safer storage, but I can't pour from it without a lot of spillage. I like the old Jerry Cans with detachable spout.


    Mine has a donkey D*&^. It's probably 30 years old.

    Ben
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    fishermanbenfishermanben Member Posts: 15,370
    edited November -1
    http://tinyurl.com/jplag

    This is the one I have, but they didn't put the "roll cage" on mine.

    It will last a life time. Mine's older than me, and still in "new" condition on all the moving/spring loaded parts.

    Ben
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    drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,531 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've heard nothing but bad things with blitz cans Wally world sells.

    These are pretty good too.
    http://www.davidsonproducts.com/gastransit.htm
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    slipgateslipgate Member Posts: 12,741
    edited November -1
    Why do you want a metal one? All you get is more weight. The plastic ones are great - I've got 4 5 gallon ones for the generator and 4 2 1/2 gallon ones.
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    JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by slipgate
    Why do you want a metal one? All you get is more weight. The plastic ones are great - I've got 4 5 gallon ones for the generator and 4 2 1/2 gallon ones.

    I can't speak for Slow Hand, but I can tell you why I need metal cans. I keep my gas in a building that used to be a corncrib. It hasn't been used for corn in a bunch of years, but the * squirrels can't get that into their little peanut brains. Believe it or not, squirrels will eat holes in plastic gas cans which are full of gas. Not to mention the metal doesn't break down and split as fast as plastic does. Also, I believe the metal cans are safer to carry in a vehicle.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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    BlckhrnBlckhrn Member Posts: 5,136
    edited November -1
    CTD had some Swedish ones a while back that were a little smaller than 5 gal, couldn't find them but they have these;

    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZBQ1410-51732-1395.html

    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/itemfind.asp
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    JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    According to Cheaper Than Dirt you can't buy a gas can via internet or mail order if you live in California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey and New Hampshire. That applies to gas can spouts too. I wonder if there is a reason for that.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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    minitruck83minitruck83 Member Posts: 5,369
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cartod
    quote:Originally posted by minitruck83
    Actually I think that is a Kentucky slogan (or used to be) [:)]

    Allen
    Actually, Its WV's Slogan!...........and it sucks



    Ok.... I know it used to be "west by god" then was changed to "wild/wonderful" so I suppose they could have stolen it from the Ky county signs across the line. Politicans are capable of anything. It is kind of strange to enter a rural county and see a sign saying "now entering_______ county open for business".... nothing for miles but woodland and no electricity. [:D]




    Allen
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    jimbowbyjimbowby Member Posts: 3,496
    edited November -1
    [8D]--You can but 5-gal. swiss military steel cans with air tite o-ring seal--NO RESTRICTED SHIPPING--

    --www.sportsmanguide.com--
    --it# LX6X1-23686 $14.97

    --military Green--paint red for hiwy approval (or red tape)--

    --[:o)][:o)]--JIMBO
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    spanielsellsspanielsells Member Posts: 12,498
    edited November -1
    I just pump as much as possible down my gullet. That way, all I need is a funnel and I stick my finger in the back of my throat.

    Normally I can haul around five or so gallons.
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