Who carries extra gasoline, and in what container?

Bill Hilly · 09-19-2022, 09:52 PM

I took a ride across a long ridge (Foster Ridge) that leads into the next county over, and ended up in unfamiliar territory. I came to another long ridge (Jim Ridge) that I knew lead back into familiar territory, but I knew it would take me out on a main road about 15 miles from home. I was thinking that if I went the opposite direction it would lead me back towards Gunville Ridge, which I knew would be a shorter way home, Well I was wrong, and went several miles in the wrong direction, and when I saw the homes getting closer together I knew I was lost. I saw a guy out, and he said I was in Putnam County. He said that I should turn, and go back the other way. I was worried about running out of gas, but didn't. The gauge on my TBR7 reads empty sooner than it should, and I never even had to use reserve, but the incident made me want to be able to carry spare gas. I had already thought about a gallon oil jug, because the actual small gas cans are so expensive. I happen across some small metal 32 ounce bottles of 90octane , ethanol free gas that was on clearance at Walmart , and even though it was still $3.75 if I remember right, I figured it was like paying $2.50 for the can. I only bought one, but may buy another . Have any of you carried extra fuel in oil jugs? Or do you know of better options.

09-19-2022, 09:52 PM	#1
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 994	Who carries extra gasoline, and in what container? I took a ride across a long ridge (Foster Ridge) that leads into the next county over, and ended up in unfamiliar territory. I came to another long ridge (Jim Ridge) that I knew lead back into familiar territory, but I knew it would take me out on a main road about 15 miles from home. I was thinking that if I went the opposite direction it would lead me back towards Gunville Ridge, which I knew would be a shorter way home, Well I was wrong, and went several miles in the wrong direction, and when I saw the homes getting closer together I knew I was lost. I saw a guy out, and he said I was in Putnam County. He said that I should turn, and go back the other way. I was worried about running out of gas, but didn't. The gauge on my TBR7 reads empty sooner than it should, and I never even had to use reserve, but the incident made me want to be able to carry spare gas. I had already thought about a gallon oil jug, because the actual small gas cans are so expensive. I happen across some small metal 32 ounce bottles of 90octane , ethanol free gas that was on clearance at Walmart , and even though it was still $3.75 if I remember right, I figured it was like paying $2.50 for the can. I only bought one, but may buy another . Have any of you carried extra fuel in oil jugs? Or do you know of better options.
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