Storing diesel

[Jock]

Hi, I'm looking to store diesel in 10 litre containers inside a Rhino cargo polyeutherane box on the roof rack for a trip to the cape in July. My only concern is heat inside the cargo box. Any advice appreciated.

Cheers Jock

[happygu]

We stuck our Diesel Jerrycans on the roof across the Simpson and they were ok.

Our counterparts made up an open top box to sit theirs in and they were ok too.


I wouldn't worry about a tarp over the top, but using a plastic box or making up a timber box, just the right size to fit the Jerrycans in with allowances for straps or ropes to get them in and out easy, makes a lot of sense ..... I had to untie my ropes each time I wanted to use them, which wasn't often but it was a pain in the butt.

Mic

[Jock]

Thanks Happy, Were your Jerrycans upright or laid flat with the spout up? Cheers Jock.

[Hardyards]

Hey Jock
I'm going to assume the containers are fuel spec. Diesel fuel has a flash point above 60.5oC so should be ok, it requires an ignition source to ignite (normally), so remember to limit bouncing around if in metal containers (sparks) and be consonant of static electricity (metal and plastic)
Diesels contain amounts of aromatic hydrocarbons that can be smelled in the vapours. If the containers are allowed to breath in the cargo box, a build-up of vapours will result (Don't own a Rhino box, so not sure how air-tight they are).Inhaling hydrocarbon vapours should be avoided. The acute effects of hydrocarbon vapours may be dizziness, nausea, headache and vomiting. You probably should keep your head away from the opening when first opening the box after bouncing around corrugations! Wow, I’m a safety man :)
You could drill vents in the Rhino box, with a filter riveted inside to limit dust which may reduce heat and fumes if you believe this could be a worry?
Anyway.... enjoy your trip mate, my favourite part of the country

[happygu]

Thanks Happy, Were your Jerrycans upright or laid flat with the spout up? Cheers Jock.

I have a 20 Litre one, and mine were upright on their side, with the filler at the top.
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My colleague had smaller 10 litre ones, and they were fully upright in the timber box.

Mic

[threedogs]

Why do you need to carry fuel to the Cape
STD you have a range of about 900 Ks which IMO
is more than enough for the Cape . Its not that far between stops these days.
Thats a lot of weight up high that could be solve by fitting a 75lt AUX tank.
but I dont think its required, Are you just taking extra fuel as a back up
I dont understand and thats not hard these days

@ Happy I like that roof rack very practical

[Wizard52]

3D is spot on. You DON'T need to carry extra fuel as there are so many roadhouses now. The further north you go the dearer it gets so fill up well before the Jardine River and then again on the way back. Weipa is the cheapest by far if going that way.

[jack]

For a while I though I seeing double, but now realise this is a double post in a different area, you can ask the mods to delete or move your other post.

Agree with TD, plenty of fuel up there. Just don't fill up at Archer River and Jardine River crossing (much cheaper at Coen and Siesa).