Scepter Jerry Cans

[beemerchef]

There are strong feelings in both camps (metal vs plastic) regarding jerry cans; but after the following experience with Scepter, I am fully entrenched in their camp.

Last year I purchased a Scepter Manufacturing Ltd plastic 20 liter (5 gallon) Military Fuel Can (MFC) and three plastic 20 liter Military Water Cans (MWC). I've used the MFC for about a year and like it a lot. It does not leak no matter if it's stored upright or not or how I throw it around; and a few scratches are not going to be a starting point for rust. It works very well.

I haven't used the MWC's until I started getting ready for an upcoming back country trip to Colorado and Utah; and I found that all three of the MWC's seep/drip/leak from the fill cap when placed on their side no matter how tight that I turn the cap. I emailed the online merchant where I purchased them, and haven't received a response.


Hi DUTCH... I am up in Dawsonville... 1/3rd mile off 400... ever come up this way? If you do... let me know... would love to meet another member in person... as I am leaving for a few years... in about 30 days... Feedback on my gear is always welcomed!... have good coffees!!!

I have settled on WEDCO cans... 2 blue for water... 1 yellow for bike fuel (high test...), they are the ones with the metal caps and pin... which I like, even though I never used them yet!... and 2 red ones for truck and gen set... the whole country seems to be out of the red ones with the metal cap!
So they are the ones with the "plastic" cap... they seem that they will not cross thread as the threads are pretty coarse, unlike the cheapo "Home Depot" likes... I have been concerned also about the UV rays destroying plastic capability and this has been my reasonning behind my purchase... years of usage will tell its quality...

I have also purchased 2 Super Siphon's... one for water and one for fuel... 3.5
Gal/mn... I like their principle, again have not tested it... anyone has?

The can I have however really enjoyed... if there is such a thing (!)... is the NO-Spill can, which I have one... not a drop... easy to fill the bike's tank... whatever... I have a 2.5G... from the big cans to the small cans to the tank!
Hey... I won't have much else to do!!!

I know it is plastic... but I like it...

Be well... Ara

 

[Gear]

I have also purchased 2 Super Siphon's... one for water and one for fuel... 3.5
Gal/mn... I like their principle, again have not tested it... anyone has?

The Siphon works great. If you are able to get your motorcycle close enough to the trailer that you will not need to move the gas cans it will be a huge help.

Here is my setup. I have actually bolted the can down with a nylock (not shown in picture). This was after in Mexico I lost the nice aluminum turn buckel. There is also a nylon strap just in case. Red Wedco on Jeep. Close distance to the gas cap.

Question of the Septer cans. This is what I saw on my new Septer cans that were on the trailer. Is it possible that I am not tightening the lid enough?

 

[Desertdude]

Could be - I crank mine down real tight - after well over 20K miles not a leak - they expand quite a bit in the heat tho


I :iagree: on the super syphon

 

[Bergger]

I use the diesel can. Found a guy here in CO that stocks them so i didn/t have to order. I just need to figure out how to mount it to my camper

Who in CO stocks them? Are they in the Denver Metro area?

 

[Super Doody]

Great feedback!

Just an FYI, but Adventure Trailers (one of the forum sponsors) sells the Scepter cans and some cool holders too

Scott,

By chance do you know if they will fuel cans to people in california? Or if they carb approved?

 

[Ron B]

I could not get the company I bought my scepters from (they are in CA!) to send them to me in Los Angeles. I had them sent to a relative in AZ, then sent back to me. Does Pangaea sell to CA?

I bough 4, and one leaks a bit like the above photo. I hear you can send it back and exchange it...or maybe a new o-ring in the cap? I haven't addressed my leak yet, usually carrying 2 is more than enough.

Ron B

 

[cruiseroutfit]

...By chance do you know if they will fuel cans to people in california? Or if they carb approved?

I don't beleive they are CARB approved, because I know a freind just bought a CARB approved Scepter and its a totally different tank than the ones we enjoy... its got a small nozzle, vent tube all the way down, etc.

 

[beemerchef]

So now, as i find this thread again, I am in the real life with being on the road for about almost 3 months now... on the way to Anza Borrego, should be there by the 14th... Death Valley on the 26th (a get together of other riders) and I am happy... or am I?... with the Wedco cans...
As you see in the picture above (previous post) there are together... the paint has scratched... not that it matters... but they have already started to rust!!!... I have no way to rearrange the deal so they do not rub against each other... might have to use a separation maybe and get some paint... and sand paper!
The siphons are working great!... yes... would be nice if I did not have to lift the can to set it up on top of a box...
And I lost one rubber gasket, on one of the red cans... have not yet found one... maybe Home Depot in Tucson or I will order a few... maybe it fell in the can!!!
Yes... I would have done things a bit differently... I should have started the preps about 6 months ago... instead of 3/3 months before I left!
Anyhow... I am happy... how can I not be!!!

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[LUISJG]

Just a quick note, if someone making a sceptor tank carrier, keep in mind
that the water cans are taller then the gas cans.
i learn that the hard way.

 

[elcoyote]

To answer the CARB question, the Scepter Fuel cans are available in California but with a different nozzle that is CARB compliant. Note that the can has two sets of threads for nozzles: one set on the outside that firs the MFC & CARB nozzles, one interior set of threads that fits the old Blitz nozzle.

Luis FYI, when we designed our carrier, we made it so that it fits the both Scepter fuel & water cans as well as NATO & Wedco.

 

[flyingwil]

I have a few reviews posted up in the equipment section:

Scepter MFC Review

Heavy Duty Fuel/Water Can Holders

I would recomend both.ROFSheriffHL:

 

[p1michaud]

Scepter Fuel and Water Cans

Hi folks,
I have used both the MWC and MFC. You have to really tighten the MFC cap down to prevent leaking, but once it's tight you can store them in any orientation without issue. As for the MWC I've had the same experience as some folks here have had with minor leaks. To Scepter's credit, the replaced the MWC at their expense no questions asked. Read here for futher info.

Their customer service is excellent and I will be purchasing more of these in the future.

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[pwc]

I third or forth, or how many we are up to, the comments on customer service. They are replacing 5 of mine when only three show leaks (after REALLY cranking down on the air vent) and the other two have to be wrenched down. They stated you shouldn't have to grind them in to make them not leak and sent the lids out. I was impressed with the timelyness and professionalism.

They also explained why the smaller pour spout will have a small drip when pouring from a MFC and why it doesn't drip with the larger 28mm version.

 

[big sky trapper]

I like em. ESp the dual threaded openings. Allthough mine are used mil surplus for fuel. Most of my comments good have been all aready covered. But the UV degradation issues...I have two mounted on the back of my toyota truck now for allmost 2 years. I use this truck to put almost 170 miles a day 7 days a week on it through every thing montana has to offer it weather wise. -45 as it today to 120 in the summer months...So far no brittlement issues, seal problems ect. The one failure issue that had with it was entirly my fault not the cans... when i built my rear bumper with the usual design swing out, the tray that holds the cans was a rough spot from a weld i missed griding down and it rubbed a hole nearly completly through the can. enough to cuase a leak and lose a can of fuel. would that have happened with a metal can ?????? who's to speculate??? But Ill still stick with them...

Just my .02 cents worth.....

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

I think it's a combo of not tight enough and overfilled the can. I had this happen once out in Death Valley, but i guess it's better than it being under pressure when you unscrew it.
I have the Scepter water and gas, which I've used on my trips into the desert. I like them and will probably buy another gas can and keep the water inside towards the center of the truck. Water is so much heavier than gas!

Question of the Septer cans. This is what I saw on my new Septer cans that were on the trailer. Is it possible that I am not tightening the lid enough?