Multi Arksen Gas Caddy, 30 gallon.

[Mudder]

Just sharing information. Mixed reviews on internet, but no issues with mine. I did soak some WD40 to swell the handle seal as some reviews recommended. Used my thread tape as the supplied tape did not stick. Just sucked gas from a 5 gallon can on floor level. Rotated handle at a semi fast rate to overcome 4 ft head height. Pleased with the flow rate. As per reviews, the hose could be more rigid as it bends from vertical to horizontal, but just zip tie the hose to the handle to make a radius to avoid kinking. Need to buy some 3/4 ID hose to slip on the metal nozzle for transfer from the truck gas tank as the hose/nozzle metal crimp is slightly larger diameter than the truck gas tank fill hole. First impressions good, no leakage or shipping damage. This was not the cheapest, or most expensive version on the web. Many different brands. Just noticed their $10 price increase. Also listed in Walmart, free shipping on all. If its lasts, I will be very pleased. Do like the clear hose to see the flow.

Some links to the Arksen unit.
https://www.amazon.com/ARKSEN-Portable-Transfer-30-Gallons-Capacity/dp/B00BM87YFI
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Arksen-3...MIia7xm-_u4wIVEcZkCh3o1gPbEAAYASAAEgK23vD_BwE

 

[BigOL3]

Just sharing information. Mixed reviews on internet, but no issues with mine. I did soak some WD40 to swell the handle seal as some reviews recommended. Used my thread tape as the supplied tape did not stick. Just sucked gas from a 5 gallon can on floor level. Rotated handle at a semi fast rate to overcome 4 ft head height. Pleased with the flow rate. As per reviews, the hose could be more rigid as it bends from vertical to horizontal, but just zip tie the hose to the handle to make a radius to avoid kinking. Need to buy some 3/4 ID hose to slip on the metal nozzle for transfer from the truck gas tank as the hose/nozzle metal crimp is slightly larger diameter than the truck gas tank fill hole. First impressions good, no leakage or shipping damage. This was not the cheapest, or most expensive version on the web. Many different brands. Just noticed their $10 price increase. Also listed in Walmart, free shipping on all. If its lasts, I will be very pleased. Do like the clear hose to see the flow.

Some links to the Arksen unit.
https://www.amazon.com/ARKSEN-Portable-Transfer-30-Gallons-Capacity/dp/B00BM87YFI
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Arksen-3...MIia7xm-_u4wIVEcZkCh3o1gPbEAAYASAAEgK23vD_BwE

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Pic shows wire/clip ...... does it operate manual OR 12V?

 

[BigOL3]

The terrible reviews scared me away months ago. Hope you have good results.

 

[Mopower58]

Pic shows wire/clip ...... does it operate manual OR 12V?

I think it operates manually and that is a ground to help with static electricity.

 

[Mudder]

Yes, clip for static ground. Guess I’m lucky per the reviews, so far. With the wide range of prices, wonder if the cheapest ones are different or from a lesser quality provider. But they all do look alike.

 

[Vikes79]

Just curious as to what the value of this caddy is?

I’m assuming it’s a solution for those garbage 5 gallon epa cans?

How do you fill it? Multiple 5 gallon fuel cans?

 

[Mudder]

My intent is to siphon out of my truck to fill it, to eliminate multiple 5 gallon cans hauled from the gas station. Go though 20 gallons every two weeks. Will need to get 3/4 ID hose extension to get down into truck tank. It also has a wide mouth opening to pour from cans.

 

[BigOL3]

My intent is to siphon out of my truck to fill it, to eliminate multiple 5 gallon cans hauled from the gas station. Go though 20 gallons every two weeks. Will need to get 3/4 ID hose extension to get down into truck tank. It also has a wide mouth opening to pour from cans.

Do you mean you can not fill it from a hose at the service station??? .... disregard ...... fill in wide mouth opening ..... lol

 

[Vikes79]

My intent is to siphon out of my truck to fill it, to eliminate multiple 5 gallon cans hauled from the gas station. Go though 20 gallons every two weeks. Will need to get 3/4 ID hose extension to get down into truck tank. It also has a wide mouth opening to pour from cans.

Makes sense.

If you picked up a 20 gallon marine tank you could use that as your transfer vessel.

 

[Mudder]

Tired of hauling cans and holding high those crappy EPA top handle gas cans. Will let the truck gas tank shuttle gas from the station to the gas caddy in the barn. This company must have improved the parts from others, (better design fill cap, solid screw-in axles, solid wheels that fit, level gauge works). Empty weight around 80 lbs. With gas at 6 lbs per gallon, and the warning of not to fill portable containers in a vehicle, that ruled out some other options for me. A trailer with ramp might work.

 

[Mopower58]

I did over 100 recalls on Ford gas powered ambulances back in the day. Part of the recall was replacing both filler necks. They came equipped with a plastic ball that kept a hose from being inserted into the fuel tank. Make sure that a hose will fit down into your tank if you haven't already.

 

[Mudder]

I did over 100 recalls on Ford gas powered ambulances back in the day. Part of the recall was replacing both filler necks. They came equipped with a plastic ball that kept a hose from being inserted into the fuel tank. Make sure that a hose will fit down into your tank if you haven't already.

Thanks for heads up, 2000 chevy 1500, fingers crossed.

 

[Mopower58]

Thanks for heads up, 2000 chevy 1500, fingers crossed.

You might just try a regular hose first to see if it will fit.

 

[HondaTech]

We had one of these at the old shop, hose came folded and had pinched, couldnt use it.

Both the wheels fell off it within the first month.

Pump had to be primed half the time to work, got very gritty feeling. Eventually it had to be pumped vigorously backward and then forward to suck. Its said right on the side of the tank not to pump flammable fluids. I believe the pump is meant to pump oil only.

 

[DG Rider]

I prep used/auction cars for a local lot and we have 2 of those. And they get used. AFAIK, the lot one has had no issues. Ours at the shop started leaking from the pump, but apparently just required some bolt tightening (I didn't fix it). The gauge has never worked right either.
Seems like they pump pretty fast, though.

 

[Mudder]

We had one of these at the old shop, hose came folded and had pinched, couldnt use it.

Both the wheels fell off it within the first month.

Pump had to be primed half the time to work, got very gritty feeling. Eventually it had to be pumped vigorously backward and then forward to suck. Its said right on the side of the tank not to pump flammable fluids. I believe the pump is meant to pump oil only.

I saw similar reviews, but these axles are short machined pieces, threads into welded receiver, then acorn nut for wheel side, wheels and axles are solid. Might replace acorn nuts with stop nuts. Noticed different prices and wonder if there are different quality knock-off versions based on price. Parts on the Arksen unit are different than those described in those bad reviews.

 

[Mudder]

Follow up honest review. Finally pumped 20 gallons into the tank. About 100 turns of crank for a 5 gallon jug. The level gauge float does not work, but its not a deal breaker for me. No leaks during fuel transfer. Email to seller on fuel gauge issue, reply pending.

 

[Gator]

A friend of mine has two of these (brand unknown).
They are old, build solid and they work.
This might be a case of "get what you pay for".

BTW: He will not part with them

I am going to keep watching your reviews. Thanks for keeping us informed.

 

[Mopower58]

Follow up honest review. Finally pumped 20 gallons into the tank. About 100 turns of crank for a 5 gallon jug. The level gauge float does not work, but its not a deal breaker for me. No leaks during fuel transfer. Email to seller on fuel gauge issue, reply pending.

Were you able to use a hose on the Chevy tank?

 

[Mudder]

Only have 1/4 inch diameter now and it did go down, 2000 Silverado. Will try other sizes on next store trip. Read about a y connection on rubber inlet hose, easy access on truck. If I did that, would use a ball valve for safety reasons (rollover). At least I don’t have to hold 5 gal cans up when refueling, atv is the worst, so no regrets as is. Agree, don’t go the cheapest, you get what you pay for. Filled toys and lawnmower, no spills and just counter rotate pump to suck residual back out of hose.