Topdog Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Along with a lot of MV drivers, I keep a jerry can strapped on somewhere. Tis a Ferret so it's on the nearside rear mudguard. What is the concensus of members about keeping them full? Mine always has been, just in case I ran out but thinking about it, someone may nick it for the contents. It is likely to cause more paintwork damage by rubbing and it may spill or fall off when driving over rough ground. They do afterall have a fuel gauge with a large tank, so what do you all do? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I would never keep a Jerry can full of fuel anywhere someone could crash in to it :nono::shake: you have a reserve on the Ferret so just use that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 My WOA2 has a faulty fuel guage, and I can't get a spare, so I carry a 2 gallon can, but it's carried inside the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Err - I call someone when the Ward runs out of fuel. - Sorry Mayhem. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Always carried inside Iv seen what happens when some idiot hits one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Just what I thought.....best I chuck it in the tank then. Thanks lads. Mark ,What have you done?? 'Err - I call someone when the Ward runs out of fuel. - Sorry Mayhem.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Contrary to believe I usually have my tank pretty well full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Contrary to believe I usually have my tank pretty well full. With AIR :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I carry two 3/4 full cans of diesel on the WLF as well as a full 5-litre petrol can 'cos it's much easier to just give someone a top-up than tow them. I keep a diesel can in the 110 and have a 5l petrol one in the MUTT. Running out of fuel is very embarassing - trust me I've been there several times - and it's not always as simple as just keeping an eye on the gauge. I would always make sure any cans with fuel in are well strapped down or secured in holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 someone may nick it for the contents. It is likely to cause more paintwork damage by rubbing and it may spill or fall off when driving over rough ground.Dave All major considerations of the Army when they were in use!!:cool2: Just dont put it on if you are bothered, as i know from experience with other vehicles that every bracket and strap didnt have its piece of kit in place, in service vehicles look well used but serviceable, invariably with most of its gear removed unless required, i think too many people get hung up with having to have every single item ever listed in a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I used to carry some extra petrol but now that I have a gastank I already have a backup with me (benzine and gas)/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Contrary to believe I usually have my tank pretty well full. I heard the gauge was faulty........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Just keep both tanks reasonably well full, on the bedford;.............there's no space for mounting extra can, anyways;............and before someone (D. Ives, ) says it,.....yes, I have run out although only on one tank, and had to get out and change supply over,............:whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fox Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 yes, I have run out although only on one tank, and had to get out and change supply over,............:whistle: I ran out once outside Worcester Cathedral in a Ferret, was about 7pm on a Friday night and although I always carry a full can .... I hadn't got it with me this time :argh: Then i realised all I had to do was switch over to the reserve tank and continue to the next POL stop.... :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I ran out once outside Worcester Cathedral in a Ferret, was about 7pm on a Friday night and although I always carry a full can .... I hadn't got it with me this time :argh:Then i realised all I had to do was switch over to the reserve tank and continue to the next POL stop.... :red: :-D Just goes to show, we're still HUMAN........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I have a German can on the passengers side steppingboard (can't remember the right word) filled with fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 also called a running board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Err - I call someone when the Ward runs out of fuel. - Sorry Mayhem. Markheliops Sorry I could not help at the time Heli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I also have a Ferret, I usually run on the left side of the tank, and do a visual before I set off. Occassionally run it on the right just to empty out any stale fuel that may be hanging about...although I am sure that is not neccessary as it would swoosh about when you fiull up anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fox Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 ahhh... the joys of the Ferret reserve tank debate, this is a great source of amusment on the Ferret forum although somewhat for the retentive persons only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hi Guys, I keep the issue 5 gall. can full, it sits nicely out the way on a Morris and Bertha's fuel gauge is a piece of calibrated wood for a dipstick, that's two, the other one does the driving :-D Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 What with fuel prices going up the way they are, I imagine a full can would soon be nicked now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryH57 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Actually most people in my street think that my MV runs on special fuel rather than unleaded, which helps people leave it alone. Perhaps you could stop your Jerrycan being nicked, when its on your vehicle, by marking it up with a tag to say 'Combat Gas' or 'low octane MV use only' which would make some opportunist theft think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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