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Gallons don't do much for you in South America. 5 liters is a reasonable size to carry.
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I believe Peru & Ecuador both sell fuel by the gallon. That said, it does not mater how your jug is measured, just how much it holds.
One stretch on ruta 40 Patagonia required extra fuel , I believe it was 450 km. Also, Iquique to Arica is a long ways, didn't think to fill my jugs and had to beg a gallon off a nice Pakistani family.
I'd definately take extra if you do the Solar de Uyuni to San Pedro, especially if you do any exploring or get off route. It'd be very hard to find a route in Peru w/no fuel for 350km, but I am sure you could.
Ther are some very long dirt routes in the E Andes near Mendoza. You can go on dirt road from mendoza to Las Lenas! Bring fuel!
Cuzco Peru would be a good place to get some kind rack fabbed up. It'll be cheap and it's a good place to chill. Get away from the plaza & visit the machine/mech area.
Containers can be hard to find in Peru, but are easier as you go south. True gas cans are scarce. As you approach Patagonia, 6 liter bottles will be everywhere. When ruta 40 wears a pin hole in one, put in your tank 7 grab another at the next station.
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In Peru and Bolivia you will not need a jerry can. My range is only 170 km and I have never run out! The more important thing is to have a good filter because up in the Andes a gas station is a hose by the road with a 55 gallon drum out front! Fill up every chance you get and you will be golden!
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In Patagonia you are going to need one. The wind blows out your mileage, plus the long distance between cities.
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I carried a 1gallon, or 4lt can from Pru  Bay to Ushuai. I actually cannot recall actually using it because I was running out, although I did use it many times when the fuel filter clogged up and needed extra fuel in the tank to force the fuel through the filter.
I went through the Atacama desert with a group and 4wd, so we did all fill up at the overnight stop from jerrie cans bought for that purpose. If I was travelling that way again, then the 4lt would have done the trick, it was only 450km between fuel stops and the Vstrom (2007 and up)can do over 400 even with shit fuel, depends on the soft sand though.
There is usually an option to fill up somewhere, just never let it get too low. Remember, when the first bar is missing off the fuel guage, that is half a tank gone, keep that in mind when going past fuel stations because you may find one that is closed, hey Mark
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