Jerry (gas) can - plastic or metal?

*Scott B.* · 09-20-2004, 10:57 AM

I am going to upgrade to a Jerry can for gas storage, and am wondering if people use metal or plastic cans to carry extra fuel.

Currently, I use a Blitz plastic can, but I feel the container is too thin and will not hold up to long-term use in a vehicle. Also, while in Arizona, the can experienced major expansion and contraction with the overnight weather changes. A jerry can is much more suited to handle the pressure changes.

Here is one place I found that has both metal and plastic cans: http://www.generatorjoe.net/subcatmf...214&1=215&2=-1

Any opinions appreciated.

Crankcase · 09-26-2004, 03:45 PM

Go with metal if it is going to see alot of sunlight...plastic breaks down in the sun....

*F14CRAZY* · 09-26-2004, 05:36 PM

Our Blitz cans (we have like five 5 gallon cans) that always inflate in the heat. We have to let the pressure out in fear of it blowing up. We've had them for a few years, so I think they're plenty strong enough, but the expansion in heat could be bad.

09-20-2004, 10:57 AM	#1
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Jerry (gas) can - plastic or metal? I am going to upgrade to a Jerry can for gas storage, and am wondering if people use metal or plastic cans to carry extra fuel. Currently, I use a Blitz plastic can, but I feel the container is too thin and will not hold up to long-term use in a vehicle. Also, while in Arizona, the can experienced major expansion and contraction with the overnight weather changes. A jerry can is much more suited to handle the pressure changes. Here is one place I found that has both metal and plastic cans: http://www.generatorjoe.net/subcatmf...214&1=215&2=-1 Any opinions appreciated. __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

09-26-2004, 03:45 PM	#2
Crankcase Moderator Emeritus Vancouver B.C, Canada 1992 XL Ex-Police Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 9,543 Vehicle Specs	Go with metal if it is going to see alot of sunlight...plastic breaks down in the sun.... __________________ Explorer Family 1992 XL Mine 1992 XL Sisters 1992 XL Dads 1994 XL Moms Ex-Moderator: Modified Explorations Drivelines New Member Forum ***Guest star poster....

09-26-2004, 05:36 PM	#3
F14CRAZY To the flo... Dimondale, Michigan '92 GT, '93 Limited Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,478 Vehicle Specs	Our Blitz cans (we have like five 5 gallon cans) that always inflate in the heat. We have to let the pressure out in fear of it blowing up. We've had them for a few years, so I think they're plenty strong enough, but the expansion in heat could be bad. __________________ '07 Subaru Forester 2.5 X. AWD (of course), manual trans Previous: '03 Mounty 4.6L AWD, '93 Limited 4WD, '92 XL manual trans