diesel generator

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(06-23-2021 )Paccardude Wrote:  Have you ever had a DOT inspection? Are the Gas generators DOT compliant and carrying a gas canister?

I used to run a gas-burner generator on my truck before I had the APU. I looked into it extensively for what is legal. here is my own understanding on what i learned...

YES: you can have up to 15 gallons (though more than 5 is frowned upon) of gasoline for a portable generator... AS LONG AS THE CONTAINER IS SECURED IN A MANNER THAT A ROLLOVER WILL NOT ALLOW IT TO SPILL, BECOME PUNCTURED, OR COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNT!... meaning that the PORTABLE PLASTIC gas can used needs to be stored in a drop-in chamber made form metal and enclosed, protected, and securely fastened against easy puncture, or sliding out on its own, holder afixed to the vehicle in some permanent fashion. Generator is the same way... you can't just bu8ngee (or strap) it down and bungee the gas can down and not expect to get a fine. That generator needs to be bolted to the frame, cat-walk, etc. in some way to be legal,.. and any holder for the gas can... same thing... and gas can stored inside it, strapped in.

I have seen plenty of ppl with a generator strapped to their cat-walk, and gas can held on with a rubber bungee or 2 .. they often get away with it.. but it does not mean its right.