Boxerfamily
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Obviously a newbie here. We just bought our TT and have used it 3 times and are in love. But it seems like our bedding etc smells of gasoline after arrving at our destination. We mostly dry camp due to the fact that our children are in tournaments all over the NW so we park at the ball fields (no hk-ups) so we pack our generator and carry extra gas in the TT. Any tips on how eliminate this problem? Our TV is an SUV so carrying it inside is not an option.
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enblethen
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I would get some time of carrier for rear of TT. Could install a hitch type carrier. I would not carry gas inside the TT.
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enblethen wrote:I would get some time of carrier for rear of TT. Could install a hitch type carrier. I would not carry gas inside the TT.
That's what I'd do, and store the generator back there too.
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enblethen wrote:I would get some time of carrier for rear of TT. Could install a hitch type carrier. I would not carry gas inside the TT. I'm curious - why not? I am in the same boat with an SUV and PUP. I put the gasoline cans inside plastic bags during transport so there's little to no fumes during travel. If there are any fumes, they disperse within minutes of setup.
I don't have a rear bumper available for use (already in use). The TV receiver hitch is already busy with an added bike carrier. I either have to put them on the roof of the TV or inside the PUP. I did a mental run-through on the innards and don't see an ignition source, not unless a freak static discharge or short occurs. Of course, that's why they're called accidents.
Are there state laws also in play here? Or just the common sense of not doing so. Yes, I agree that my preference would be to NOT have the gas cans inside an enclosed space. Especially if it is or will be occupied by people.
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go solar and leave the gen set at home. I have heard of guys who transport ATV's in toy haulers and they don't smell gas. So if you insist on hauling gas in a can then you need to seal that can so no fumes can escape into the TT. hope you 're not a smoker.
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downtheroad
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How about a crew cab pick-up. Enough room to carry the family inside and the genny and gas go in the bed.
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enblethen
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If you were in an accident, a portable gas container could rupture and erupt the vehicles in a fire ball with little chance of survival. Mounted away from passenger compartment is best solution.
Inside a trailer, it could fall over or leak. Fuses could be enough to explode if a pilot light or ignitor is activated.
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ArcticDodge
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old guy wrote:go solar and leave the gen set at home.
Why not tell them to just go buy a truck and not use their SUV
To the OP - A fairly economical option would be to get a reciever hitch welded to your TT frame as most bumpers are very thin and can rip right off the frame. Plug in a basket to carry the generator and fuel.
Just an example of a hitch mounted basket setup. There are many types and sizes out there.
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Bonefish
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If you get the right mixture of gasoline fumes and air in a TT it is an explosion waiting to happen. One small electrical spark and no more camper!
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Boxerfamily
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ArcticDodge wrote:old guy wrote:go solar and leave the gen set at home.
Why not tell them to just go buy a truck and not use their SUV
To the OP - A fairly economical option would be to get a reciever hitch welded to your TT frame as most bumpers are very thin and can rip right off the frame. Plug in a basket to carry the generator and fuel.
Just an example of a hitch mounted basket setup. There are many types and sizes out there.
yes, obviously the fix needs to be fairly economical so buying a new tow vehicle or investing in solar are not an option at this point. Thanks for the tow hitch idea I think it just may be the ticket.
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