Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2020 12:00:55 -0500
Reply-To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Jerry Cans
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The average aluminum folding cap table from Walmart or similar makes a perfect accessory for no-hands filling from a NATO can with a regular spout (like the one that comes with the can). Put the can on the open table next to the (two wheel drive) filler opening. Tip the can so that the filler goes into the hole. You’ll get most of it in without having to wrestle the can at all.
Jim
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> On Jun 7, 2020 at 11:52 AM, <Abel Longoria (mailto:houstonphotog@gmail.com)> wrote:
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>
>
> I have Wavian brand NATO cans and I love them... I have heard of some
> having problems with Rotopax cans separating and bursting at the seams.
>
> I for one vote NATO style... and if you go that route, you should purchase
> one of these. This has made refueling from the can to the van so much
> easier for me.
>
> https://amzn.to/2XFQfMw
>
> The stock spout that usually comes with NATO style cans are their one
> downfall. They're horrible. This one is so much better.
>
> On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 11:10 AM Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > I saw those Nato cans at Tractor Supply, stout!
> >
> > Rob
> > vwrobb@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 8:21 AM KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Best Jerry can I know of are the Nato ones:
> > > https://www.amazon.com/Liter-gallon-NATO-Diesel-Kerosense/dp/B01MFBU1WB
> > <
> > > https://www.amazon.com/Liter-gallon-NATO-Diesel-Kerosense/dp/B01MFBU1WB>
> > >
> > > They don't vent fumes and because they seal tight they can be laid on
> > > their sides (or upside down) and don't leak. Yes, more expensive than
> > other
> > > choices, but well worth it.
> > >
> > > > On Jun 6, 2020, at 11:06 PM, David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am planning on exploring some ghost towns and old mining towns in
> > > mountains in Idaho and Montana this summer. Some of these places are
> > just
> > > at or beyond the range of my Westy on one tank, so looking at options for
> > > carrying an extra can or two of gas. After looking at swing away gates
> > > with a shelf for jerry cans I decided I am not wild about hanging 5 or
> > ten
> > > gallons of gas off the back of the van. Alternatively, I already have
> > > Yakima bars and a cartop carrier with room for a slim basket next to it.
> > > So, I am thinking I could put a can or two in the basket and carry it on
> > > the roof. This would only be when on forest service roads where I would
> > > gas up before leaving the paved road and empty the cans into the van on
> > the
> > > return to minimize the time carrying extra gas.
> > > >
> > > > Is there a downside to this idea that I am missing? If you rule out
> > > carrying it inside or hanging it off the tailgate, the roof seems the
> > only
> > > option left.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Dave B
> > > > Boise
> > >
> >
>
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