Carrying Gas Cans
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grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
I also need to carry two gas cans and a water container inside my TJ and I'd like them to stay put. I envisage something like a low bulkhead behind the front seats that stops everything shifting forward, and ratchet straps to stop stuff from lifting up. Has anybody seen/found/made anything like this? Are there other easy internal lashing systems that would work?
My reasons for inside vs roof or rear are simple: The roof is already heavily loaded with a RTT and several kayaks and I want to keep all remaining weight low and between the axles.
Cheers,
Graham
My reasons for inside vs roof or rear are simple: The roof is already heavily loaded with a RTT and several kayaks and I want to keep all remaining weight low and between the axles.
Cheers,
Graham
XXXpedition
Explorer
i used to carry 3-4 cans if necessary on the roofrack (on my old xj). i had a conferr with bull clambs that attach to the gutter...
Alaska Mike
ExPo Moderator/Eye Candy
I have a Jamboree rack on my CJ-5 that holds two cans, but one side has a rack for a HiLift instead. My rack is bumper mounted and wouldn't allow a rear door to open, but since the CJ-5 doesn't have one, I'm not too worried about it.
Streakerfreak
Jan-Kee
TheGillz said:
That blue water can looks like a Wedco like I have. They are the same as the Wedco Gas cans pictured, just they are blue instead. I bought my two from Expedition Exchange, I am sure you can get them from other Wedco dealers also. They are a bit pricey, but they are tough as nails.
Yes, All correct, it is a wdco and i buy thru ExpeditionExchange (http://www.ExpeditionExchange.com/) where they are $45 each unless you buy 4 then it drops them to $40 each. I just did another buy and got another blue one (water) and a yellow one (diesel) for the SuperDuty but i also got a red and a blue for someone else/ I also got 4 spouts and 2 ball valve syphons all for about $240 shipped. Expedition also ONLY charges you what it costs them to ship, my order was $30 and change thru UPS, most places would have rounded it up to $40 or $50. These are great guys to buy from and very helpful, my order was shipped in a couple hours and I had it in less than 2 days, can't beat that....
The syphon hose is great too, if you have never used one, spend the $9 and try it, I leave the can on the rack stick the hose end in the Jeep and drop the ball valve in the gas can, bounce it a couple times and it starts filling the jeep, no suckin, no liftin!!!!
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/wedco/
No, I'm not affilliated with them, just a very happy customer
The syphon hose is great too, if you have never used one, spend the $9 and try it, I leave the can on the rack stick the hose end in the Jeep and drop the ball valve in the gas can, bounce it a couple times and it starts filling the jeep, no suckin, no liftin!!!!
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/wedco/
No, I'm not affilliated with them, just a very happy customer
A properly sealed fuel can will ride inside the vehicle as well as it rides outside, and will probably be better protected than mounted on the rearmost part of the vehicle. Those outside tire carrier can racks just look like a big "hit me" target to me, and since I have had one Jeep totaled from the rear, I have no doubt what can happen to everything mounted on the rear bumper. I may carry fuel in lots of places, but never again on the rear of the car.
GetupandGO
New member
NATO cans all the way
I used to carry USGI cans but after some discussion I came to the conclusion that not only were the NATO cans more stout (i.e. safer) but you get .25% more carring capacity out of them. I have a much moded Canyon City carrier that is working out after a lot of trail and error. I run with a NATO gas can and a US water can along with my sheepherders jack. It seems to hold up fairly well with no creeks and moans from the rear area.
I used to carry USGI cans but after some discussion I came to the conclusion that not only were the NATO cans more stout (i.e. safer) but you get .25% more carring capacity out of them. I have a much moded Canyon City carrier that is working out after a lot of trail and error. I run with a NATO gas can and a US water can along with my sheepherders jack. It seems to hold up fairly well with no creeks and moans from the rear area.
Explorer 1
Explorer 1
0n long trips........
2 on the roof rack and one on the rear bumper.
Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1
P.S. Explorer 2 carrys 4 on the rear bumper
2 on the roof rack and one on the rear bumper.
Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1
P.S. Explorer 2 carrys 4 on the rear bumper
Cabrito
I come in Peace
Sorry to post up in the Jeep section, but I thought I would share.
I go with four 10L Wedco’s – two up top and two inside. I could put them all up top but prefer to try and keep the weight lower if possible.
I have yet to ever have any problems with fumes or leaks inside the vehicle. I carry the super siphons and the spouts and have had no problems with the spouts leaking.
I used to carry the Scepter 20L cans but could not carry them inside because of fumes. I also had problems getting them open when the tops were really tight. Then getting them up top was tough because I’m just a little guy.
The smaller 10L cans are easier for me to deal with when getting up onto the roof. They are also easy to pack around inside the vehicle. Think Modular.
I go with four 10L Wedco’s – two up top and two inside. I could put them all up top but prefer to try and keep the weight lower if possible.
I have yet to ever have any problems with fumes or leaks inside the vehicle. I carry the super siphons and the spouts and have had no problems with the spouts leaking.
I used to carry the Scepter 20L cans but could not carry them inside because of fumes. I also had problems getting them open when the tops were really tight. Then getting them up top was tough because I’m just a little guy.
The smaller 10L cans are easier for me to deal with when getting up onto the roof. They are also easy to pack around inside the vehicle. Think Modular.
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JRhetts
Adventurer
Since I started this thread, I guess it's about time I replied. In simplest terms, I have learned a lot in the last year.
I bought a JK in May '08, and began trying to figure out how to carry extra gas and water. From my experience in Africa in the '60s, I knew that the Wedco type of cans were the way I wanted to go -- but where to carry them?
Two VERY vigorous outings, one on the Owyhee rim [OR], and another on an extensive trip in the SW, gave me confidence that gas could be safely carried inside. Then we drove 7500 miles thru Central America, from AZ to Panama, this past winter [Jan-Apr], with gas and water inside in Wedco cans with no spillage, no fumes. We used the factory tie down loops in the back of our '08 Rubi 4-dr to secure the three cans with two ratchet straps - one thru the handles [sides] and on on the top. No hassles, no problems, comfortable that we had extra when we needed it.
This was a great solution!!
John
I bought a JK in May '08, and began trying to figure out how to carry extra gas and water. From my experience in Africa in the '60s, I knew that the Wedco type of cans were the way I wanted to go -- but where to carry them?
Two VERY vigorous outings, one on the Owyhee rim [OR], and another on an extensive trip in the SW, gave me confidence that gas could be safely carried inside. Then we drove 7500 miles thru Central America, from AZ to Panama, this past winter [Jan-Apr], with gas and water inside in Wedco cans with no spillage, no fumes. We used the factory tie down loops in the back of our '08 Rubi 4-dr to secure the three cans with two ratchet straps - one thru the handles [sides] and on on the top. No hassles, no problems, comfortable that we had extra when we needed it.
This was a great solution!!
John