Make sure to check the vent before purchasing one. I just purchased one and Scepter has changed the vent and now there is no putting in a pressure valve.
This is an awesome video. I bought two of these and have been disappointed. I was going to hook up something similar. I think your idea might be a lot easier and less trouble but I was going to use a compressor. Compressor is a lot bigger though but I think I have a small compressor somewhere.
A bike pump makes this much easier. Inflate to 6 PSI or so and it works perfectly. About 20 pumps or so with my Specialized bike pump with a full caddy.
@@Krazyhunter Great question, Many more pumps I suspect :) So far I have emptied all 14 gallon at once into my Jeep. As it flows I pump the bike pump a few times every so often to speed it up. It's like using a pump weed sprayer. If there was just 2 gallons left I would use gravity if possible. It's too easy to seriously overinflate these things with most air compressors.
@@MarkEwert Thats why I start pumping gas as soon as I start the compressor, and I keep it stored with the cap slightly loosened. Im not taking any chances.
Why not just use a battery powered tire inflator? squeeze the trigger even easier than foot pumping plus I use the tire inflator for other things as well (inflating tires, checking if PTFE lines I've built leak, etc.)
Here's the only thing that bugs me about this idea. Every air compressor that doesn't have a desiccant unit (like those used by air brush painters) drips a little bit of water out of the hose when I take the fixture off the end of the air compressor hose. This is quite obvious on an air hose that has been used for years as it will have calcium buildup inside the hose. That is water\air being compressed and puddling, drying out and leaving the remaining particulates inside the hose. It's even easier to see water spray out of the air compressor hose if I'm trying to empty it to normal atmospheric pressure for storage. I never thought water vapor held particulates in it, as I thought that vaporization was a method for purifying water but it seems to have had just enough particulates to build up over time... Granted the particulates getting in the tank isn't what I'm concerned about as those can be easily filtered... What I'm concerned about is water building up inside the fuel caddy. I'm sure most engines can handle a little "water injection" but I don't like the idea of water getting in the gas caddy. I'm gonna look for a different method. Great idea otherwise..
I agree with seeing water coming out of a hose of a compressor system, but I've only seen it ever come out of a system that had a tank, where condensation can build, I have never seen it come out of a tankless system like what I'm using
@@Krazyhunter Good point. Tankless compressors probably don't have that condensation problem. Never used/owned one long enough (had one last long enough) to see if buildup occurs or if water vapor sprays out. Thanks for the response and filling in the gaps in my thoughts.
How many gallons per minute with the air? I believe that tank using the gravity is 1.5 gpm. Any leakage when full tank while driving when gas cap is cracked open? Thanks!
no leak, even with a full tank, im going to say around 3 gal a minute, maybe more, I never let it build a lot of back pressure, I start pumping as soon as I start the compressor.
Have you figured out a way to completely drain out the last 1/2 gallon of gas from this thing? There's some debris in mine and I need to drain/flush/rinse it out.
I bought the compressor at harbor freight, added the link above, and I start pumping as soon as I start compressor so no real psi is built up, and I always loosen the cap afterwards to release the pressure.
chicken, chicken, chicken!!! what can possibly go wrong with air pressurization of liquid, and enclosed space, and a portable ignition source that sparks 600+ times a minute?
Yeah well... Modify a gasoline container, taking it out of it's design specifications... Not understanding the engineering is a recipe for diaster with multiple points if failure with gasoline under pressure. 🤤⛽💥🔥☠️
the container was never modified, the cap was, and I start pumping as soon as the compressor is turned on so basically no back pressure, it builds more pressure riding around in the trailer than when being used. thanks for the comment.
Great idea, I am going to buy one now and use when we are out 4 wheeling.
Have fun!
Make sure to check the vent before purchasing one. I just purchased one and Scepter has changed the vent and now there is no putting in a pressure valve.
You could also fill your can from outside your trailer, which is lower than the gas caddy. Gravity takes over. The hose is 10’ long…
And I used to do this also, with gravity I was lucky to get 1/2 gallon a minute, with the pump method I fill my 8 gallon tank in about 2 minutes.
This is an awesome video. I bought two of these and have been disappointed. I was going to hook up something similar. I think your idea might be a lot easier and less trouble but I was going to use a compressor. Compressor is a lot bigger though but I think I have a small compressor somewhere.
Remember, these tanks are not made for pressure, I wouldn't go above 5lbs pressure ever.
A bike pump makes this much easier. Inflate to 6 PSI or so and it works perfectly. About 20 pumps or so with my Specialized bike pump with a full caddy.
how many pumps when there is only 2 gallons left in it?
@@Krazyhunter Great question, Many more pumps I suspect :) So far I have emptied all 14 gallon at once into my Jeep. As it flows I pump the bike pump a few times every so often to speed it up. It's like using a pump weed sprayer. If there was just 2 gallons left I would use gravity if possible. It's too easy to seriously overinflate these things with most air compressors.
@@MarkEwert Thats why I start pumping gas as soon as I start the compressor, and I keep it stored with the cap slightly loosened. Im not taking any chances.
Why not just use a battery powered tire inflator? squeeze the trigger even easier than foot pumping plus I use the tire inflator for other things as well (inflating tires, checking if PTFE lines I've built leak, etc.)
@M I have a portable m12 milwaukee compressor and you can set it to the desired psi so you never have to worry about overinflating
Here's the only thing that bugs me about this idea. Every air compressor that doesn't have a desiccant unit (like those used by air brush painters) drips a little bit of water out of the hose when I take the fixture off the end of the air compressor hose. This is quite obvious on an air hose that has been used for years as it will have calcium buildup inside the hose. That is water\air being compressed and puddling, drying out and leaving the remaining particulates inside the hose. It's even easier to see water spray out of the air compressor hose if I'm trying to empty it to normal atmospheric pressure for storage. I never thought water vapor held particulates in it, as I thought that vaporization was a method for purifying water but it seems to have had just enough particulates to build up over time... Granted the particulates getting in the tank isn't what I'm concerned about as those can be easily filtered... What I'm concerned about is water building up inside the fuel caddy. I'm sure most engines can handle a little "water injection" but I don't like the idea of water getting in the gas caddy. I'm gonna look for a different method. Great idea otherwise..
I agree with seeing water coming out of a hose of a compressor system, but I've only seen it ever come out of a system that had a tank, where condensation can build, I have never seen it come out of a tankless system like what I'm using
@@Krazyhunter Good point. Tankless compressors probably don't have that condensation problem. Never used/owned one long enough (had one last long enough) to see if buildup occurs or if water vapor sprays out. Thanks for the response and filling in the gaps in my thoughts.
Going to try this but I will Use a bike pump for lighter pressure and easier control.
Super cool, thanks!
Great idea
How many gallons per minute with the air? I believe that tank using the gravity is 1.5 gpm. Any leakage when full tank while driving when gas cap is cracked open? Thanks!
no leak, even with a full tank, im going to say around 3 gal a minute, maybe more, I never let it build a lot of back pressure, I start pumping as soon as I start the compressor.
Have you figured out a way to completely drain out the last 1/2 gallon of gas from this thing? There's some debris in mine and I need to drain/flush/rinse it out.
How did you get stuff in your tank? mine stays strapped to the side of the trailer, I haven't need to drain that last little bit out yet.
Thanks awesome
Will this keep the pressure equalized during storage or do you put the original pressure equalizer valve back on during storage?
All I do is loosen the lid a little bit so it can breathe
What psi were you running it at ? And what brand is the portable air compressor you have ?
I bought the compressor at harbor freight, added the link above, and I start pumping as soon as I start compressor so no real psi is built up, and I always loosen the cap afterwards to release the pressure.
Hey Ron, I got a question for ya: what type of latch is that that you have bolted on the side of your trailer that you have strapped on the duramax?
SmartStraps Steel Strap Anchor, www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-Steel-Strap-Anchor-4-Piece/3740689
most Lowes are the same, isle 3 bay 16
@@Krazyhunter
Thanks
bicycle pump would probably work also
I'm going to try and find one and see if it'll work, good idea
Yes but only to an extent. Once the tank is more than half way empty, you're going to have to continuously hand pump it.
@@ladas1106 even with a bicycle pump you can pump up some pressure then pump gas, then pump it up again, then pump gas,
You can just use a bike pump
yes you can, but I carry a jump starter/air pump in my truck for emergencies, and it works very well,
Seeing this guy wear a _"United Rentals"_ hat actually helps me confirm my unfortunate views on the world....
The hat was free, I was also given about 50 shirts, free also,
We need to work on your acting skills my friend 😂
damn ….. thanks a lot
vraiment hot !!!
Motors with brushes and gas …….. Pass..
chicken, chicken, chicken!!! what can possibly go wrong with air pressurization of liquid, and enclosed space, and a portable ignition source that sparks 600+ times a minute?
Yeah well... Modify a gasoline container, taking it out of it's design specifications... Not understanding the engineering is a recipe for diaster with multiple points if failure with gasoline under pressure. 🤤⛽💥🔥☠️
the container was never modified, the cap was, and I start pumping as soon as the compressor is turned on so basically no back pressure, it builds more pressure riding around in the trailer than when being used. thanks for the comment.
You must be college educated.
Your comment shows your lack of common sense due to all that "higher" education clouding your brain.
The cap is part of the container, and even if you make an argument that it's not... The container is not designed to be a pressure vessel.