Fuel Range

**mcluretaylor** · #1 4 Feb 2005

Hi all,
I have done the ruta 40 stretch in the south and am now heading north thru Chile, into Peru, Boliva, back into Northern Argentina and then Brazil.

I have frames on the bike to carry 2x5 litre jerries. I used them in the south a couple of times and now want to remove them.

Given that I wont be off the beaten track too much is there likely to be anything that my standard 17 litres won´t cope with ?

Thanks

Dave

Oz · #2 5 Feb 2005

Yes dave I agree, its a concern. I too have riden Ruta 40 and spent the whole time worrying that the 17ltrs I was carrying would not be enough. Thankfully my druken mates had spare 1 ltr boxes from their binges of "Termidor" handy and I could use them to carry the extra gas that I did not need. I suggest that you find some friendly drunkards on the road north and then you can rest in the knowledge that the sacrifice of their liver will enable you to reach your goal. Happy onward drunken travels.
Love
Oz

**Rene Cormier** · #3 6 Feb 2005

I agree. First, get drunk. Then, trade the jerry cans for a helmet full of coca leaves. Amy had no issues with fuel with her 14.5(!!!) liters. Some routes in Peru you may want to bring 2L of spare. But not often.
Glad to hear you are well.
Cheerio,
Rene

**mcluretaylor** · #4 6 Feb 2005

Thanks guys !
After our time together I am not sure if you are saying I am an alcoholic or have sussed out (correctly) that I always travel with a couple of litres of wine on board !

So, bye bye jerry cans.

Suerte to you both

Dave (heading north with the odd zig and zag)

**Sian Mackenzie** · #5 6 Feb 2005

Hi Dave,

does "wont be off the beaten track too much" include a trip out onto the Salar de Uyuni? If so I'd hang onto those jerries and think of a use for them until Bolivia!

Happy riding,
Sian..

**mcluretaylor** · #6 7 Feb 2005

Yes it will include the Uyuni. Is fuel an issue there then ?

Dave

**Sian Mackenzie** · #7 7 Feb 2005

Hi Dave
There is plenty of fuel in Uyuni, but if you are heading to Chile this way via Laguna Verde etc, there is 450kms offroad after the Salar. We did 620kms from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama. It is usually possible to buy fuel in the villages along the way, but sometimes they do run out. It is also possible to miss these places - honestly! The maps aren't that great and the roads just tracks.
We took extra fuel with us, which was a pain but worth it. You can get one of the jeep tours to carry fuel for you - some people have done this with no problem, some have been stranded.
I'm sure there is another thread on this somewhere on the HUBB.
Sian..