keithjh Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hi All, Does anybody know if its legal to attach 4 jerry cans,to the outside of my trailer?, they will not stick out as far as the wheel arches, just fancied putting 2 on each side of the trailer, one on top of the wheelarch and one between the wheelarch and the front corner, instead of the roof rack where they normally go,its a Rapier trailer, with a frame and canvas. Regards Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Cant see why it is a problem Some military vechiles have loads strapped on to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I Was filling up a proper 20lt jerry can in a petrol staition and the desk jocky went mad about me illegally filling a 20lt can and your only allowed 10lt in a can. After my comment "what do I do pour ten lt on to there forcourt floor or shut up let me pay and I will never darken your doors again". She let me go. This was with Petrol I have not had any issues with 20lt of deisel Has anyone had this problem before?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 The forecourt attendant is correct. You may only deliver a maximum of 10l of petrol into a properly marked and constructed metal container. (5l for plastic AFAIK). There is no such restriction on diesel. That said, I have not been challenged filling 20l cans of petrol. There are all sorts of regulations for the carriage of petrol and the size of containers allowed too. I had to do a course on it when I was a driver - something about transport of hazardous substances by road... it was a long time ago! In short, you can carry an empty can to fill up and take back to your car if you break down, but not a full one. There are regulations about storing petrol at home too. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 In that case why sell 20ltr jerry cans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 In that case why sell 20ltr jerry cans For diesel/kero/water/foot ointment? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Fixing cans to the exterior of a vehicle or trailer is a big NO in most European countries - it's an impact thing. Fitting full jerry cans to your roof is just plain daft As Chris (hello Chris) says, fuel carrying in (note the 'in') has big time rules and regs. Carrying fuel inside the open area of a pickup is a different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggy Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 HSE regulations do not pertain to private usage see HSE by preference petrol would be best carried OUTSIDE of a vehicle....... And lifting 20 ltr container onto a roof rack is inherently hazardous! Nigel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 And lifting 20 ltr container onto a roof rack is inherently hazardous!Nigel. That's why I use 10litre jerry cans. Also if you have a leak in one can you only loose 10litres. mike I can cause trouble in an empty house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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