Filling from a Jerrycan?

[David]

How do you add petrol from a Jerrycan to the Patrol?

I was checking out my new jerrycans this weekend when I noticed that I can not add petrol straight from a jerrycan.

My patrol is fitted with a little flap wich only allows only the diameter of a petrol pump tube. The metal nozzles which fit onto a jerrycan is too big...

My idea now is to either use a plastic funnel with a flexable spout or to leave the jerrycans on the roof and to syphon the petrol out with a hose.

So what do you guys do?

[JG Shields]

David,

There are various sizes of Jerry-can nozzles available. If I remember correct, Outdoor Warehouse stock the petrol shape & size.

The "juggle pipe" syphon method with the can remaining on the roofrack works best for me in the bush. No heavy lifting.

[weskus_surfer]

Go the siphon route. It's less backbreaking than the spout/funnel route. You get a jiggler siphon nowadays which has a spring-loaded marble that will take care of the siphoning for you (after a quick shake or 3). Before refuelling from jerry cans (actually before I even open the jerry cans) I get the following ready to clean-up afterwards - a small diesel stain anywhere and the smell lingers forever:

1. hand cleaner
2. water
3. wet wipes/toilet roll/lappie.

Also keep the plastic 'bakkie' the siphon comes in so you have somewhere to store it afterwards.

[David]

Looks like it's time to invest in one of those juggler syphon's

I didn't know the spouts come in differnt sizes so I must have taken a standard (diesel?) size when I bought the jerrycans.

Thanks for the feedback.