Good hacks. I'm a Canadian and gas is super expensive here vs. you guys (our government with their high taxes🙄) so something like this makes sense when making road trips down to the good old U.S. of A 🇺🇸
Genius. I was debating wiring a harbor freight winch and mounting it on the ceiling to get the gravity drop I need to fill tanks. Way smarter to pressurize the tank. Great hacks, great ideas!
Bought one of these a few weeks back. After third use and trying to prop up on 3 milk crates high in my garage, I turned to RU-vid for the assist. Your video first hit. THANK YOU!!! Nice to find exactly what I was looking for on the first hit. Awesome 😎👍 keep on trucking
Great hacks!... I've also seen someone use a ' spare air ' compressed air tank instead of the foot pump. One more thing, I ALWAYS use STA-BIL fuel stabilizer, even for very short term storage! I use that stuff for ALL fuels and mixes ALL the time! Thanks for the video!
Not to nix fuel stabilizer. But, we were fortunate enough to purchase gas containers that were air tight and we kept them in a dark shed. When we pulled them out after 5 years, the fuel was still good.
Great video, put some oil in that air pump, the screech is horrible. Also you could avoid the air pump, if you could sit the tank safely on the edge of the rear of your truck
Great video and hacks but on the wheel replacement, you don't need to remove both axel nuts. Just remove one side and pull the axel shaft out then replace one wheel, slide back in and replace the other wheel, screw on lock nut and your done. Also, use only one washer inside and outside the wheel or it may bind when tightening the locknut.
I just did the hacks to two new Flo-n-Go's over the weekend. The only minor difference I noticed is my tanks came with two plastic spacers and just one metal washer. Inflation? Who knows. But anyways, there's no need to add a second metal washer. The better wheels work perfectly with two plastic spacers and one metal washer too. Thanks again for the hacks.
But then you have sticky stuff all over the rod to clean off. Someone else suggested using 2 bolts which is better. Then you can unscrew the other side and just losses the two bolts on the opposite.
The hose on this tank is made of cheap vinyl that will harden in a short time, as mine did. There is a reason why gas station use high quality rubber hoses and not cheap vinyl hoses.
I guess pumping with your foot versus your hand is better? I have a Milwaukee battery operated air compressor that ill use if I go this route. Looking at buying one of these for my landscaping business. I just don't like the tank sitting out in the sun though and that valve would help tremendously. Thanks for the hacks!
I like the manual pump because the battery operated one was so loud. In a SHTF scenario, stealth mode is important. Heck, even with inflation, no one likes watching someone fill up extra tanks so be smart when going to the gas stations. Don't go to a busy one during shortages...
I have a few VP Racing cans too. I hate picking those things up to fill my quads and mower. I end up spilling some every time and my arm gets tired. I'll check out the fast flow hand pump too. I was going to sell them because I sold my quads.
@@plantbasedprepper permatex thread sealant is not permanent at all. It's not the same as loctite/thread locker or even rtv. It's just a little bit of PTFE (teflon) that protects NPT threads and keeps them from leaking. It's often used in head bolts and water pump bolts and anything on a vehicle that has pipe (NPT) threads like head or block plugs. If you never fill it above the cap I guess it's not necessary though.
Good ideas, but a few VP racing cans just make so much more sense and are SO much cheaper. They hold over 6 gallons each, and with the vent cap, I can empty a full can in about 1.5 minutes, much faster than this. Plus, they are much lighter and easier to transport.
I have a few of those too and I can't stand holding up 5 gallons while filling up my tank, ride on mower, and garden tools. This things is easier to just wheel over and put a pump on it to fill them up. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uEaJqPYj5Ok.html
Hey! Read the instructions. If you squeeze the handle repeatedly on your Duramax Flo 'n Go Caddy it will pump the fuel, up to your equipment from ground level.
Yeah but your hand and wrist will thank you later after you squeeze it about a thousand times. The handle starts the siphon process but it is still gravity fed. And to empty all 14 gallons takes long enough when you have the tank in the bed of the truck at equal level. If the tank is below the vehicle gas cap level it would take an eternity....
I had no problem with the ones I ordered. Are you sure you have 5psi in the tank? Double check and let me know if you got it working. Maybe the deflators you got have too strong of a spring. You can try shortening the spring or returning for a different brand.
Somebody please do a good video on how to solve the problem of static electricity without having to put these on the ground then having to lift 100 plus pounds back into the truck? How are you guys filling these?? Would putting it in a all steel trailer and touching it before filling do it?? I just can't lift it after it's full??
I've done a lot of research about this but haven't followed up with a video. I'll work on one because I agree, it's so inconvenient and heavy to load and unload and we will all get to that point. The safest solution is to put it flat on the ground and not standing upright. The reason is that plastic containers do not conduct electricity and are insulated. They can store static electricity all over the container so the more ground to surface area touching, the more it will discharge but slowly. Touching it like you do metal will not discharge all of the electrons stored elsewhere on the container. Hosing it down will discharge them quicker because water is a conductor. The best solution, if stored in a truck bed, is to have it laying flat on metal, or if you have a bed liner, on a metal plate that is securely grounded to the frame of the vehicle. Secure the plastic tank to the metal truck bed or metal plate so it does not move around. I've scoured the net, read and watched a lot of videos about bonding and grounding fuel tanks and there is NO guarantee. All we can do is reduce the likelihood of a static discharge by using best practices with grounding and bonding. Before fueling, always touch metal to discharge yourself first and anytime you enter/exit the vehicle. Always touch the fuel nozzle to the side of the inlet and keep it touching until complete. Do not ever top off your tank. Leave room, let the vapors and spills evaporate before putting the cap back on because the cap can have a static charge too. If, by some chance, a spark does occur, never ever pull out the fuel nozzle because that will cause a huge fire. Just leave the nozzle in the tank and move away and grab your Class B Fire Extinguisher that you should have mounted on the other side of your tailgate at a safe distance. If you have a metal truck bed, the risk is lower and gets lower the closer the container is to the actual ground. Again, nothing is 100% risk free, even Metal Containers aren't 100% guaranteed but Plastic ones are a higher risk because you cannot discharge them by simply touching them to ground. I have a plastic bed liner so I'm going to take mine out until I can't do so anymore or add a metal plate and ground. I'll probably get one of those static strips to ground my truck to the pavement before fueling if I can't lift it out. I'll keep it at the very tail end of my truck bed and have a Class B Fire Extinguisher mounted on the other side. Than keep practicing a step by step procedure to minimize the likelihood of a spark. amzn.to/3r0NIy9
I have had two of these 14 gallon containers for years but if you want to see the blaze that is caused when filling it in the back of your truck do a RU-vid search. There are several that look like a bomb going off.
Yea, I don't do that anymore. Glad I posted so others can warn me. I only did it once. I take it out every time now. I had no idea. Thanks! I hope others read the comments too.
@@faststang85 Static spark from the gas nozzle can ignite the gas fumes from the gas container especially on a bed liner. Always fill the container on the ground outside the truck bed.
@@jimmcgettigan4826 i don't have a bed liner its metal which would be a ground anyways, not saying it could never happen but it could just as easily light off on the ground as well.
Your right. Someone said that when I first uploaded. I've been pulling it out each time. If anyone can talk to a fuel tanker and find out how they ground there rigs, maybe we can do the same thing.
I just bought one for myself. The instructions state: "DO NOT FILL in the back of a pickup truck or inside any vehicle." Obviously you're filling in the back of your pickup on top of your bed liner. I guess the static electricity on your bed liner really isn't a big deal?
Is there static electricity from a plastic bed liner? I thought it was just if it rubbed up against fabric. Well, I just researched and plastic on plastic can create a charge too. I'll be sure to either put them on the ground or install a ground wire and attach it to the fuel cans and the truck. Thanks for the info! Your a life saver!
Well, I think I'm going to install a ground wire because even driving around with it in the bed can be dangerous under the right conditions. Too bad I didn't know this before the video or I would have included it. Thanks! I hope others read this because I've watched many other videos before buying this and no one else I watched addressed it either and this goes for any plastic gas container.
@@apb5866 I will after I do more extensive research. So far, there isn't much info out there with cars using a grounding method but there is for tanker trucks which cannot take their tanks off their truck. That is the direction I'm going but I want to make sure I learn more about it and and do it safely and correctly before I share it.
With the hose that long, could you not leave the gas can sitting upright on the tailgate of the truck? Might help with the flow since you will not be fighting gravity too.
@TJ We’ve done that, and it still doesn’t flow well. We ended up putting it on the truck gate, and pumping it into a 5 gallon tank on the ground, then using the 5 gallon can to fill the cars. It’s not bad to use the 5 gallon can to fill yard tools, but it’s a hassle to lift it and a hassle to have to fill the 5 gallon can multiple times to fill a car. This is why I’m watching all the videos on how to improve this thing.
I like it for off-road use engines like ATVs, gas tractors, generators, etc. I doubt you'll see monetary savings for use in an on-highway vehicle like cars/trucks. The tank is $140. Even if you could save $1/gal (remember, gas goes bad quickly), it would take you 10 full fillups just to break even, not including the hassle of filling it up, dragging it in/out of storage, and time wasted pumping contents out.
I did a trip to Oregon and saved myself over $200 in gas. Filled up at home for $3.09. Made it to Reno bypassing the $5.50/gal signs. Filled up in Oregon for $3. Made it all the way home. I'm saving hundreds with this extra tank.
@@plantbasedprepper Your math doesn't add up. You saved $1.60/gal. With 14gal tank, that's a savings of $22.40. You did tht twice, so that's $45. If you do that 4 more times, you'll be breaking even, not counting the hassle, time and risks involved (spill, theft, etc.) As I said, I like the idea, but for everyday driving, it may not be worth the hassle. To each is own.
@@marioprzepiora I think your assuming I'm lugging this tank around everyday in my truck. I'm only hauling it for long road trips to go dispersed camping or long trips out of state. It saves me money by not having to fill up for $5/gallon in CA when I have a Shell station by my house I pay $3/gallon for E85 instead and it helped me make it to Reno to refuel and buy more gas to make it back home. For toys, it doesn't matter because I wouldn't be driving that far to go riding and I don't put E85.in those so I wouldn't be saving any money.
@@marioprzepiora My math is correct because you didn't add the savings from filling up my 27 gallon tank in my truck too. That extra 14g tank gets me further to save the money by not having to stop in CA or resort towns where gas prices are higher so I'm actually filling up 27+14 gallons at a time. On my road trip to Oregon, I filled up before I left with E85, once on the way there in Reno, before I came back in Oregon and then when I got back home. So let's say the last one doesn't count. 27+14 gallons = 41 gallons and I filled up 3x on that trip. That's 123 gallons of fuel I purchased so I saved 123 gallons * $1.60/gallon savings = $196.80.
Great video.. You make things look so easy. Any suggestions for a person my size and single to do this?? I don't have a truck, so I would fill it from my open trunk. How do I remove it then?
If it's too heavy for someone to lift, I suggest getting a few 5 gallon containers instead. Don't leave gas in your trunk because of the fumes. It's also unsafe if you get rear ended. Ok to fill up and take home to use because that's the only way to do it. Also, dont fill them up in the car, make sure you put the containers on the ground to fill up.
I found it surprisingly easier to lift than I thought it would be. Also depending on the trunk height, you can tip it upright after filling, lean the top on the trunk, then lift the bottom to slide in. I'm in a Subaru Outback, it's pretty high and that also worked. Same when i got home, lower one end down(Maybe a blanket to scratch the bumper)
How's the fumes when you open your trunk bed? Also have you looked into or found a usage gauge for it? to either let you know how much gas you've used so far instead of guessing how much you've used?
I wouldn't store gas cans of any type inside a car or trunk to travel. I keep this thing in the back of my truck. Don't really need a gauge for that because I only fill up when it's near empty so it takes the full 14 gallons.
Yes, I've used up to 20psi when pumping fuel out. Just don't store it with more than 5psi. Use the deflator valve when storing it to keep the psi no more than 5psi.
Good to go, thanks. Any issues with the hoses leaking at connector to handle or base by the axle? What size hose does it take? I heard the stock one is a plastic/vinyl POS? Apparently many issues on the comments section on Amazon. Mine come today and wanted to, Hack" before putting fuel in them. Thanks
No leaks at all. I like that there are 2 valves on the bottom. One for the tank so you can unhook the hose and one for the hose. I'll use the hose until I have to replace it, then get a better one.
Have you been able to find an auto set venting solution at 5 PSI? I found another solution. It still requires a manual adjustment, but it's a little bit shorter profile.
Only bad thing is ELECTRICAL SPARK !! make a ground wire from tank to pump since your not putting tanks on the ground like the sign on the pump says to do, as specially with bed liner.
I was ignorant about that and that was one of the first comments someone made. I have been taking them out of the truck since and looking into ways to ground the tank and truck to the ground instead. Haven't came up with the best solution yet.
Wife bought me one of these for Father’s Day for putting gas in our pontoon boat. Two Issues caused me to send it back: the gravity feed issue which you solved with this hack, and having to take it out of the truck to fill it then lifting it back in. Gas stations won’t let you fill them in the truck bed. At 62, didn’t think I could lift it when full but didn’t try. If I could lift it back into my truck I think I’m in on your hack.
@@chdinct6792 Yep, that's the one drawback so far is having to take it out to fill up and put back. I can imagine that being a problem when I get older too. There is a way we can ground the tank, car and self to the ground while filling but I take it not all gas stations would allow that either. The hacks would make it easier to roll around though and fill. If you haul it in a trailer, that might work but you might be able to hack some 5 gallon jugs too. I just don't like holding jugs up to fill things. I always splash some when filling the mower, chain saw, and they fill up too fast and overflow. I love the gas handle on this tank instead with the air compression.
You can use a cable tie on the handle tight enough to keep the handle "open" but with enough slack to slide it off the back of the handle when finished pumping.
Really? Did they change it or are you in a different Country? I would drill a hole the size of the Shrader Valve just to screw it in or you can order the original cap here but it's expensive. amzn.to/4faltRB
@@plantbasedprepper Yes it is expensive to order and I’m in USA ordered the caddy through Amazon and it’s pictured with that cap but nope my caps bare. Thanks so much for responding. I got the valve now to drill the hole
I use ball pumps that go up to 12psi and one goes to 20psi. Just don't store it with any more than 5psi. Use the tire deflator when storing it. Watch my next video to see the ball pumps I tested out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uEaJqPYj5Ok.html
I found one of these cans on my neighbors trash pile last week. I snatched it right up. Within 30 minutes I understood why it was there. A 5 gallon can or two and a shaker siphon are about 1000% easier to use than this mess of a product.
It all depends. There are pros and cons to each one. Either carry around three 5 gallon jugs or one 14 gallon. The only drawback I've had with the bigger one was having to take it out and lift it back up into the truck. That might become a problem and reason for going with smaller cans but I'm still researching how to get a ground cable attached to the can, truck and the ground when I fill up so I don't have to take it out each time. There's not much info out there about it. If anyone knows, let me know.
@Plant-Based Prepper Ground cable. Pull the bolt out of the center hanger thing put a ring terminal on the back side with a wire. No permanent modifications
Very cool idea on pressurizing the cans. e85 is garbage. It's only about 10-20 cents/gallon cheaper here in Texas so I don't run it. You're saying it is like 30-40% cheaper for you in california? $3/gallon versus around $5/gallon? Take care.
*I used this on my 2006 Troy Bilt Pony (MTD) tractor **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend it was an easy swap. It's very light aluminum and seems sturdy enough so far; I assume you really only need to replace the idle pulleys once so if these wear out anytime while I have the mower I'll update the reivew.*
I have had one for ten years and I have replaced the hose and pump end 2 times. The one on it now needs replaced also. The hose is one of the worst parts of these tanks along with the wheels. I agree with changing the wheels the factory wheels suck. I use mine for filling up my lawn tractor. I use a come along to lift mine up to use gravity. I like all these hacks. I think I would use a nipple into the tank and a elbow with another nipple. Than connect a cross have a pressure gauge and two valve stems. That way you could leave your deflator always connected but you would never over pressurize the tank. Also a safety not. You should never fill the tank while it is sitting in the bed of your truck. Especially with the plastic bed-liner.
How much pressure to you pump into the tank while filing up your truck? Do you have to stick to 5 PSI or does it matter each time you pump to build up pressure. It is safe to pump pressure in the tank so your gas can flow out. Also, has the tank expanded so that the wheels get locked and can not move. Another RU-vidr said they tank expands when it gets hot and the wheels drag because the tank becomes warpped.
I just keep pumping until it gets between 5-10psi while pumping. It comes out pretty fast at that amount. I wouldn't want to go more than that only because if you need to stop because the tank is full or you need to do something else, you don't want the tank to stay pressurized too high. I don't have any trouble with the new wheels rubbing or dragging and it stays at 5psi all the time using those tire deflators. So far, I'm loving it and have taken it on road trips and camping to save money on gas.
@@plantbasedprepper I finished the first one. Works great! I am making three of these which is 3 tanks for my car. Guess I will use them and refill once a year.
Hey any ideas how to modify the lid that comes with the 25 gallon version? Your cap size is 2 1/2 inches My version came with a cap that is 2 1/8 Not only that it doesn’t have the big plastic screw mine has a spring mechanism that can be taken apart to find the screw is a 6 mm screw. I could reshape the part with taps and dies but I don’t want to ward the plastic so much. Rather is there an adaptor for fitting on different lids? I’d order one to be made but I need the threading and thread type
I've been pulling it out of the truck each time. If anyone can talk to a fuel tanker and find out how they ground there rigs, maybe we can do the same thing.
Maybe look into changing the hose connection on the bottom of the tank with one that you can feed a hose through that will rests on the bottom? Like those spray bottles that have a tube that goes from the handle to the bottom. You might have to change the fittings on the tank to allow an adapter on each side. Just make sure to research what type of fittings and hose to use that will not decay in gas. A cheap solution would be to just get a smaller hose and feed it inside that larger one until it gets to the bottom of the tank and just pump it out like your doing now.
I read a few of the comments but no one mentions filling a plastic tank in the truck bed plus he has a plastic bed liner. This is very stupid and dangerous period. Not only for him but everyone at the station. Other than than good n helpful video.
I've had about 10 comments telling me this and got one the first day I posted. I wasn't aware of the danger so I've replied to all of them telling others NOT to fill them in the truck bed or trunk or in a car period. Thanks, hopefully others will read your latest comment. If you ever see a gas tanker, as them how they ground there tankers because I think they use some sort of strap from the car to the ground. Maybe we can copy there idea.
Just an FYI!!! I just did a road trip from SoCal to Salem, Oregon up the 395 and saved myself $200 in gas!! I filled up my Truck and Portable Tank with E-85 at $3.09 before I left. I was so glad I did because gas prices went all the way up to $5.50 before Nevada! Once I crossed the border up by Reno, I refilled again with regular at $3.45 and that got me to Salem! My latest road trip shows me using the tank! I love it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pj22Y1hh0GU.html
Thought about doing the same with the wheels but wasn't sure about the clearance. Do they rub when it's full? The stock wheels are junk. Double nutting one side to get the other off is good way to go about it if you don't want to use vice grips.
No, the ones I bought do not rub and I just tested it out in the field this weekend! Posting a video today showing it! Check it out. Definitely change the wheels! They are only $8/each at Home Depot.
If you store them in one spot all the time where you can pull up and gas up, it would be easier, but I need them mobile to wheel around outside to my mower and vehicles, etc. I found out your not supposed to keep these off the ground either so I started taking it out of my truck to put on the ground for safety. They will need to be grounded somehow even if you store them on a table or bench. I'm still trying to find out a good way to ground them without having to take it out of my truck bed every time. Need to ask a fuel tanker because they carry fuel and have to ground there vehicles before filling up there tanks.
And now you have to call Haz Mat for the spill on the driveway cause it will get into the water shed from run off to storm drain to creek/river or what ever LOL.
So you’re saying the normal gas is $6/gallon? That’s the only way it would cost twice as much to fill up. You’re math doesn’t seem to be correct. And I guarantee you, you’re getting worse mileage with the E85. Ethanol has a lower energy content than gasoline, so you need more of it to make the same amount of power. Ethanol also burns faster than gas, adding to the problem. It’s not debatable, it’s a scientific fact. E85 provides lower mpg than gas with less or no ethanol in it.
E85 has a higher octane rating a thus you can run a higher compression ratio, thus you can extract more energy out of the fuel. An e85 specific engine takes this into account.
Your right about my math. I mispoke there but too late to re-do the video. I was filling up E85 for about $2.90 at the time and where I was going every weekend, because it was a resort town, they didn't have E85 and my discount codes never work for some reason, so I was paying anywhere from $5 to $5.50 and felt like I was getting jacked. I think there pump was off and charging me even more so hauling this thing with me when I travel out of town is a money saver. About Ethanol having less energy, I haven't noticed that one bit and my gas mileage is the same. Maybe it's the Shell Flex Plus vs other E85's out there OR my truck runs better on it since it is equipped, tested and recommended in the manual. From my research, I learned cars run more efficient using there recommended octane instead of paying more than you have to at the pump. Not all cars are created equal.
If your car doesn't recommend ethanol, then don't use.it. I rotate my gas like I do my pantry so I don't store any gas long term. That way we make less trips to get gas. I'd rather fill up our cars at home until the portable tank is out. Rather my wife and family don't have to risk going to the gas station so much. It's not a safe place and we can't get in and out like we used to with having to answer so many questions using our credit cards and slow pumps and shady characters always standing around.
