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Originally Posted by markharf
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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