Mounting Jerry Cans -- Alternatives to Roof Rack?

[jsmoriss]

I need inspiration....

Sure I have a roof rack, and I even bought a few EW Single Jerry Can Holders from Expedition Exchange (they mount the cans sideways and are really nice), but I'm having second thoughts about putting them on the roof rack. I'd rather keep the heavy stuff lower down...

So, if you have a picture or two of your Jerry can mounts -- somewhere else than the roof rack -- would you mind posting them? I'd love to see some alternatives...

Thanks!
js.

 

[stick]

I'm assuming the Jeep in your avatar is your Jeep. Have you considered mounting the jerry cans to your rear spare tire carrier? If you have a swing out spare tire carrier / bumper it's pretty easy to fab something up to carry jerry cans.

something like this:

or

 

[Harald Hansen]

How about the front?

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5769/1274/1600/Bridge.jpg

 

[kodiak1232003]

How about the front?

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5769/1274/1600/Bridge.jpg

with adventure trailers carriers and how beefy they are, i wouldn't rule that one out!!

 

[LUISJG]

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[Skylinerider]

I am looking at this

http://fourtreks.com/modular_gerry_can_roll_bar_mount.html

It mounts to the roll bar.

 

[KMR]

Does this count as "low"? :elkgrin:

 

[Rockcrawler]

Definitely low... I think I'd rather lug the can up to the roof rack than bench press it to mount it in that rack.... wow. You've gotta have the Tim Taylor "more power" to get that can in place when it is full... So... how do you do it?

 

[KMR]

Definitely low... I think I'd rather lug the can up to the roof rack than bench press it to mount it in that rack.... wow. You've gotta have the Tim Taylor "more power" to get that can in place when it is full... So... how do you do it?

:REExeSquatsHL1: It is actually surprisingly easy. The can holder stays in place (it is mounted to the OE muffler brackets) I modified the strap with a hinge so that it swings out of the way (the hinge is because of the proximity to the drive shaft) and the holder makes a little pocket to slide the can up into, not bad at all.
Granted, there are inconveniences with this mounting location, but i felt that they were far outweighed by the advantages of: low weight (paramount), forward of the rear axle, low profile, fuel is hidden from prying eyes and there are no outward brackets to interfere with things. When on a trip I like the truck to have as little as possible outward appearance of being stuffed with expensive gear. I have tried to hide anything that adds to that image and the backup fuel can is just that, a backup. I can, so far, count the times on one finger that I have needed to put it to use in this country, and that includes driving to the Arctic Ocean so for that limited use I felt that the undercarriage was perfectly acceptable.
I just like to be different.

 

[archtimb]

If it's wet or muddy, he has Tubby take it out and put it back. Have you seen the muscles on that little dog?

Hey Kid, anything with the can carrier when you bellied into that snow bank?

Pops

 

[jsmoriss]

Is anyone mounting their cans _inside_?

The manufacturer of my rear bumper & tire carrier is working on some jerry can mounts, so this is probably the way I'll go. Still, it's nice to see some people's creativity at work. I never thought of using my jerry cans as skid plates. :-D

js.

 

[ntsqd]

After helping a friend move back to the Left Coast from Phx in his stock rear axled V8 Vega with a 5 gal can inside I can tell you that's not too great of an idea.......
Neither was the lack of a spare, but that's another story......
(Just wish I could figure out of those girls really were cute, or if it was the 3AM fog....)

 

[KMR]

If it's wet or muddy, he has Tubby take it out and put it back. Have you seen the muscles on that little dog?

Hey Kid, anything with the can carrier when you bellied into that snow bank?

Pops

No,no, if it is empty I strap it to his back and say "go for fuel!"
Anyway, you have a fuel gauge, if you're gona run out of fuel you know it and you can usually pick an opportune time to get the can out.
The can sits higher than the OE muffler.
Do you have any problems with your muffler hanging up on stuff? I bumped the muffler a few times, but not the can holder yet, no problems with the deep snow.

 

[Pad]

Though I have not used jerry cans yet, I have thought about good placement. Unless you have a vapor-proof barrier between the cab and cargo area, outside seams like the best option. That being said, I cant think that the outside rear of the vehicle is a good spot either. I have never been one to count on good/safe driving techniques of other drivers to keep me/family safe (rear-ended lately). So the roof seams to be a safe spot, although jerry cans are high, too high for my taste. An alternative that I thought would be slick is a boat tank (see your local marine shop). They are low profile, about the width of a roof rack, have indented spots for straps, made of plastic (light weight), have pressure release vent and a drain hose. My thought was to build locking metal straps, then you dont have lift anyting, just put the gas hose right into the top to fill, and then open valve to hose to refill vehicle tank. I did not look close enough (at the time) to see what type of security they offer, locking cap etc. They do come in different capacities too 4/8/12/15 gal. I think.
Just another thought. Good luck.

Pad