Jerry Can carrier for Slee rear bumper

[TCH2FLY]

I usually stay close enough to civilization that extra fuel is not needed, so I don't have any aux fuel systems. The upcoming trip to Rubithon made me rethink my position.

I puchased a can holder from Adventure trailers to use on my pop-up trailer as a water can holder and thought it could do double duty. Off Road Tent Trailers by Adventure Trailers

After looking over my options I came up with an idea ... move the highlift jack and mount a jerry can instead. Because 99% of the time I don't want/need to carry fuel I wanted a temporary solution. I decided to design something that would slid into the highlift holder with a couple bolts for security. I drew up some quicky sketches and sent them to Jim at SROR .. his answer "piece of cake"

I went to visit him this AM and of course Jim had some great ideas to improve on my design. Obviously this is not a solution for everybody but for those who don't carry a highlift or do but mount it on a roof rack this might be something to fill that space.

on to the pics ....

the base of the "stock" Slee highlift holder with 2 of 3 holes drilled

the new bracket Jim made in place

another angle (not shown - upper right bolt, you can see nut welded in place)

entire assembly ready to go

Look out Rubicon

 

[NLXTACY]

So sweet.

 

[89s rule]

Very nice and simple, I like.

 

[cruiserdan]

That is damn cool....

 

[fjfar80]

That is a really cool idea...now the question is...how much are you going to charge for those things?

 

[fj80toyman]

That is just brilliantly simple. I appreciate things that can do double duty like that.

The hi-lift in that spot is also stabilized at some upper point, but I see the can holder is only secured at the bottom - is it going to be stable enough with ~40 lbs of gasoline bobbing around on it on the ride? I'd worry that at the right frequency, it would really wobble and eventually fail, but then I'm a worrier like that.

 

[sleeoffroad]

A word of caution on doing this. You are adding a lot of stress to that bracket that it was never designed for. I am worried about the leverage on the bracket by the overhang on the can, as well as any movement and vibrations of the can. Keep an eye on the welds of the bracket to the frame.

Good idea but just keep an eye on it. I know you guys are under the gun and leaving tomorrow. I would try and keep the can empty for as long as you can.

 

[450 DUDE]

I like the idea , but..It prolly should have more bracing / gussets or some tensioned wire rope.

The can is a 30# + dynamic load.

ken

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I like it. Simply amazing, or is it amazingly simple.

 

[2badfjs]

A word of caution on doing this. You are adding a lot of stress to that bracket that it was never designed for. I am worried about the leverage on the bracket by the overhang on the can, as well as any movement and vibrations of the can. Keep an eye on the welds of the bracket to the frame.

Good idea but just keep an eye on it. I know you guys are under the gun and leaving tomorrow. I would try and keep the can empty for as long as you can.

your bracket is stout Christo,
but you are right about the overhang on the can, the base could have been centered a bit more to even out the load.
this can be easily changed for mike later.
your swing arm sit a good distance away from the tailgate, so i think that it could moved a bit no problem.

BTW, i used some cold rolled sheet 11 gauge i believe, cold roll is pretty reliable as far as strength.


this was also the first proto type so i'm sure i can improve on it.

ALWAYS GLAD TO HELP OUT THE 80 COMMUNITY!!!!!