Hey Guys,
I was trying to find out if it sounds reasonable or 'ok' to carry extra fuel in a roof top cargo box. Currently I have a Yakima Skybox and will be using it to carry some extra gear on a trip. I have a hitch mounted cargo tray that I normally use but given some of the terrain I am going over I would rather not have the cargo tray attached and having the gas up-top would simplify and streamline everything
I will only be carrying ~ 5 gallons in 2 separate 2.5 gal jugs to help distribute weight. I figure if the cans are leak resistant and the cargo box likely has some air passing through it should probably be slightly vented making it 'ok' but I would like some more educated opinions. In the long run I figure this is much better than having gas cans in the rear of the vehicle itself.
Thanks!
I was trying to find out if it sounds reasonable or 'ok' to carry extra fuel in a roof top cargo box. Currently I have a Yakima Skybox and will be using it to carry some extra gear on a trip. I have a hitch mounted cargo tray that I normally use but given some of the terrain I am going over I would rather not have the cargo tray attached and having the gas up-top would simplify and streamline everything
I will only be carrying ~ 5 gallons in 2 separate 2.5 gal jugs to help distribute weight. I figure if the cans are leak resistant and the cargo box likely has some air passing through it should probably be slightly vented making it 'ok' but I would like some more educated opinions. In the long run I figure this is much better than having gas cans in the rear of the vehicle itself.
Thanks!