i am planning on purchasing one, but not so sure about the safety of having one in the trunk and how long i can keep it there

of course i will secure it somehow, but is it really that safe?

i sometimes do long drives and sometimes there aren't gas stations for miles [regretting not taking that last exit to fill up]

i am driving about 500 miles through the middle of no where next weekend and i was kind of wondering the same thing :dunno:

are u only doing this for the (in case u run out needs?) just don't let it get down that low that u should have to worry!

well i only plan to use it when going on long trips, like a week vacation to another state or a weekend

from my research from google it states its safer to have a gas can that is full than lets say, half way because the fumes are more flamable than the actual gasoline, and make sure it wont move at all [of course it will be strapped in some how] but im still cautious about it

the fact that gas goes bad within 30 days is not a factor because of course i would just put it in my tank if it ever comes close to that

I would NOT do it myself because I've seen what gas fumes can do.

Having said that, IF I just had to do it then I would not skimp on the gas can.
I would get a metal commercial grade can which can cost around $100 or so but they are designed with safety in mind.

Do not get a cheap azz plastic gas can!!!
Please.

Yeah I agree with the idea of getting a quality commercial can.

I've carried a plastic one with no problems. The key is definitely to have it full, and close the lids tightly. If you're worried, seal up the spouts (with tape or something); but it shouldn't be a big deal.

So what do you do after you've used the gas, and there's nothing but fumes in the can?

IMHO, using a quality metal can with screw-on lids for the spout and the vent does not pose a safety hazard. But I've got to wonder where in the US carrying much extra gas is easier than just paying attention to where you are and filling up before a long dry stretch.

Ken

But I've got to wonder where in the US carrying much extra gas is easier than just paying attention to where you are and filling up before a long dry stretch.

Rachel Nevada. When I hit that road the sign said a long long way to the next gas and it was about 110 deg so AC was a must. I was at 3/4 tank and could see a Shell station from the sign. I filled up and headed out. When I got to the next gas station I saw I was under 1/4 tank and it was a mom and pop gas station. That day I would have liked to have had a can of 92oct in the trunk.

Other than that I've not been to another place I felt the need to carry extra.

^yeah i don't feel i would ever need one I start looking for one about 1/4 tank left and try to pick and exit that has multiple gas stations(because single stations seem to jack up the prices) and get it ther!