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    Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 1:16pm
I am already starting to plan for next summer's four month trip to Alaska, from my home in Idaho. Since I plan to drive the Cassiar, Dempster and Denali highways I will likely need to carry at least one extra five gallon gas can. Does anyone have any insights on the best way to do this? I'm thinking I may need to install some sort of utility hauler on the back end of my 2016 171.
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The back end of the 171 is not a good place to install a carrier. Better than that would be a Stromberg-Carlson Trailer Tray. You can shop around and find the best price. That will be a whole lot better than ading weight to the rear of your RPod which could increase the probability of sway.
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I guess your tow vehicle is not a pickup?
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It is a pickup, a Tacoma, but I don't want gas cans inside the camper shell. Alternatives?
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The Trailer Tray looks good, but I already have two propane tanks and two 6 volt batteries on the tongue. I start to worry about tongue weight if I add ten gallons of gasoline.
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I highly recommend against putting it on the back of the RPod. You don't have much choice then. It would have to ride in the camper shell. I want to make the same trip next year. We have a Nissan Frontier, but instead of a camper shell, I have a tonneau cover so I am in the same situation. I changed to a LiFePO4 battery mounted inside because that was about 30 lbs as opposed to the about 120 lbs for the two 6V batteries. It cost a lot, but I'm glad I did that. Now I have dual propane tanks on the tongue and I have the trailer tray with a Harbor Freight box on it. I could empty the tools out of that and put gas cans in there and I would feel good about it.
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How about mounting Rotopax cans to the outside of the shell on the Taco? The less weight on the trailer itself the better. 
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Posts: 347 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 3:54pm
Originally posted by IdahoBoy

It is a pickup, a Tacoma, but I don't want gas cans inside the camper shell. Alternatives?


If you're concerned about leakage from carrying fuel in the camper shell, get one of these:


I've used them for years and they do not leak.  You'll need a spout to go with it.

That's what I'd do.  No wait, I'd get two for the Cassiar trip.  And a front receiver hitch for your additional spare tire.  :)

(I've been up and down the Cassiar, Alaska Highway, Denali Highway, etc several times).
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Posts: 67 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 4:05pm
These are all good suggestions. I may also consider the fuel cans in a cargo basket on top of the shell. I obviously have time to think about it. I'll be backpacking frequently along the way, like in the Tombstone Range in the Yukon, so something I can secure will be a consideration.
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