12v Diesel fuel transfer pump from plastic jerry cans

Long range fuel tank or an extra tank like the type Enmach industries sell.
I bought 3 jerry cans in the late 80's for my FJ40 I used them on a 60ser as well but yes agree they get heavier as you get older. I think I still have 2 left in the shed.

How about a manual pump, something like this Manual fuel transfer pump

Powered by a drill ??

https://www.bunnings.com.au/josco-drill-powered-pump_p0117229

Cheers
Jim

ps Does say not to be used with corrosive liquids ????

Bugarr I used to use an older Commodore inline fuel pump. They were situated between tank and front of vehicle. Using a piece of hose I extended the inlet with a steel pipe. Cut from a large steel breather line from a vehicle. Long enough to draw from the bottom and able to sit OFF the deepest corner to avoid silt and water if present. Then outlet of the pump has a hose to filler neck. You can add a filter before the pump and or after it to provide filtered fuel to tank.as of last couple of years. The pump is mounted on the side of my 55 litre vertical tank in front of tub and that pump sucks through a Donaldson filter to dump all into main tank. About 12.mins to transfer the fuel while, so while checks are made. Use an inline switch for ease of use incase main cannot take all and quick shut off is required.

Pump runs off a ciggy socket in tub with dedicated switch for use. Uses around 3 to 4 amps. Some pumps.are smaller.and would lengthen the time factor. Larger vehicle will.have a higher flow rate. It is not the pressure they develop you need, just the flow rate. Be careful they will develop over 40 psi. If restricted or shut off. Might even blow a hose off which makes a mess Hope this helps. I don't like lifting jerries now either!

Search Amazon for Nitigo or FPower fuel transfer pumps
Either 12 volt or battery powered

Replace your 20s with 10s. Half the weight. Or do weights. At 75 I still lift 20s above my shoulders to put into my boat.

" What are you all doing to stop the grunt and mess? Is there a solution? "


Buy an electric vehicle :)

I have also just moved from steel jerry cans to a 100L fuel bladder (mounted into a deck system in place of 2nd row seats, only used for extended trips) and use this self priming 12v pump to transfer the fuel.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005430365576.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.60.4fde1802iXQJ3p

An interesting conversation the same week we starting reading reports about the new Toyota Prado with its fuel tank down from 150l to 110l.

Last time I lifted a jerrycan five years or so ago I still could but that was on the CSR and I most likely won't be going back there.

My first 4wd was a Ranger with a 70l tank and you didn't have to be very adventurous to be thinking about extra fuel. Took three jerrycans on a trip out through the East Pilbara. Needed one and a half. Took one across the Simpson the shortest route from Birdsville to Mt Dare and that was enough.

Now with 150l on board my Prado and avoiding the hardest tracks I can't think of anywhere I would be going where I need to worry. The heaviest fuel use in the Prado was 15l/100 on the CSR and I might have made it from Halls Creek to Kunawarritji without it if I'd topped up at Billiluna.

Crossing the country on the Eyre Highway earlier this year it was a one stop job, avoiding the higher priced roadhouses. Not that saving a few dollars is a primary aim. If you don't like the price, stay home.

The reduced fuel load on the new Prado won't be welcomed by those who tow or venture out into the deserts. Might be a deal breaker.

A guy I have travelled with in the past is 76 and still goes to the gym with a focus on weights. He'd get an invitation if I ever venture remote again.

Good luck with the search.

Cheers

An electric air bed pump and a piece of hose. Put them in the jerry spout and seal with a piece of rag. Air pressure does the rest. I have a fuel pressure rail pump to transfer between my long range tank and main. It is very slow but I don’t use it often enough to worry about changing it.

I use one of these to fill the tractor, excavator and anything else that needs more fuel than a 5 or 10 litre containers worth/
Run of two D batteries which last for ages and they're pretty quick too.
See fuel transfer pump

My Tanami Pump must be 10-12 years old and still as reliable as ever.
The jerrycans sit in their racks on the A-frame and a 3 meter flexible fuel line reaches the filler cap.
I use a small 12v air pump to pressurize the jerry and transfer the fuel. Pressure is only about 4psi max.
Takes about 2mins per jerry to transfer 20 litres of fuel and not a drop of diesel is spilt.
I love the Tanami Pump.

Quote "* or reference to the tanami pump, however they are designed to fit on the metal jerry can and pressurise. Not suitable for plastic. Not even sure if the tanami pump is still sold? If it is in guess I could change to metal jerry cans but very reluctant to do so."

Yes they are still around - Tanami Pump - Cost $75 each.

I have a Tanami pump made for plastic jerry cans. I don't think they sell them any more. Not surprised as even the lowest pressures cause the Jerry's to blow out like a balloon.

Why not change to 10Litre Australian made Fuel Safe plastic containers. Half the weight. Michael

I purchased a impeller pump off ebay extended power lead increased size of hoses to 20 mm pumps 20l inside 30 seconds then empty last bit into filler by ,hand

I struggle as well lifting 20 l up high holding on for few minutes

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/363760693884?itmmeta=01JD3N42R2BSVWHR01MG2RB3Y0&hash=item54b1d3b27c:g:Z94AAOSw2xRYcHIa&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwMxmj%2BiGvOveHXEBClPb29gQKFqk0UIqRHOFo67REw6HcnB6fj6yn3U3OpgiLiAlJCIyZK1Qi5KqdHpMjssK9ABjSnwWvk0x%2FyNpBowPefQ9iPd%2FGyK%2BBvNYj9M3KsAzKwSOyc5yARbz%2BuxR57QlSSbmIjLNrBc6PDSPcqzrVh0mznp9KgQx3pfj45VGeAOI42J0sgpq1DxPX%2F028rEQRWcRyZoZhHr1M0mrQ5qyBUlOtod0l%2FvYEMmP1fi4Ey1vpw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5CskPXoZA

I had trouble removing the 20l plastic containers from my caravan rack, then I realized I was filling them too much, so now I measure 20l exactly and experience no further trouble, also they are not so heavy

i have used in the past an electric external fuel pump. it is about 6psi - about 100l/per/hr. It has done me well in the past, as I have not been in a hurry to transfer. The pump is similar to the Goss brand but it not a Goss.