@swatski Did you end up using your extra gas cans? Or, were those more for the southern leg?
No, we never ran out.
Brought all of it back. Practicing refueling with those (in various positions) currently with the Landy, lol.
It was a very good test though. The one caveat is - it was rather cold/cool, so high temps would certainly make this test more complete.
I have learned the following:
1. I can bring eight 5 gal jugs on a trip and it stays put where I have it with zero spills - 6 jugs fit in the ski locker (with a partially deflated old ballast bag stuck in - far foreward - holding those up from the fore), I used old comforter to tuck those in nice and tight (-ish), the other 2 in the wet compartments (in the stern) - "secured" with bumpers; no issues trailering or cruising.
2. Those 5 gal jugs with ("old style")
fast spots and vents are the way to go - they empty fast and with no spills (the factory contraptions (EPA approved) are slow and dangerous)
3. the long necks (two part) are great, the top cap needs to be loosened 1/4 turn to permit venting; that would be critical in hot weather
4. All of the vents leaked after I drilled a hole and just installed the vents as per instructions (with no sealant); I did that before the the trip; that is one thing I do not like about the set - the vents will leak unless re-sealed; for reasons I'm not entirely sure about one is not suppose to use sillicone.
I will be re-sealing all vents with a gasket maker, I've sealed them before but I want to make sure they don't leak in hot weather.
EDIT: I've been planning for best options for fuel reserves, for the
Lake Powell and future trips.
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