Don, I have wondered the same thing - however there have been times when I've come close to running out - sure it was because I didn't plan well - but I've considered carrying a small can on longer trips. Maybe our Canadian members can chime in (to confirm or correct) on what I am about to say. I've found that traveling in Canada (401/402 Sarnia, ON to Kingston, ON) that gas isn't always available when you might expect it. They have wonderful service station/rest areas along the express way and for the most part those are right there when you need them - however should you miss one and need to exit to get gas I've found that unlike the US - there isn't always a gas station waiting near the exit. I've exited before to find I'm in a very rural area and the nearest town - well let's just say it wasn't real apparent which way to go to find it. I'll readily admit this was probably mostly due to my unfamiliarity with where we were - but it certainly made me consider carrying at least a small amount of gas. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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