Jerry Cans on rack?

[Echo_29]

Didn't see the mount on your roof tho.

The rack sacrificed itself to save the Cruiser's roof, so I'm currently rackless

Here they are on my now damaged square tube Tradesman

Suppose Wedco, since it doesn't leak while driving, along with the siphon pump Alvaro uses, might be a good combination. What do you think?

This is exactly what I do and it works great. One of my cans has a dedicated siphon for the 5 gallon Wedco water.

 

[expeditionswest]

I would not recommend fuel cans on the rack.

Use Wedco or Scepter cans inside the vehicle and mounted inside the frame rails. Low and near the midline if possible. Stand cans upright and always remove from vehicle when filling or when toping off the main tank.

Fuel and water should be inside and light gear on the roof (bedding, tents, chairs, etc)

I never understand why some fit 200 lbs of fuel and water to the rack and have 50 lbs. of bedding and tent in the cargo hold.

IMO

 

[ducktapeguy]

I can understand not wanting to put heavy items on the rack, but do you think the advantage of having a lower center of gravity is worth the risk of having fuel in the back? I'm still a little hesitant about putting 5 gallons of gas inside the car. I guess I shouldn't be,considering I'm sitting right next to the 13 gallong stock tank, but since that one is covered, out of sight, out of mind. If we're only carrying 5 gallons, would it matter as much?

 

[yzftaco]

Amen to that!! Or should I say X2

I would not recommend fuel cans on the rack.

Fuel and water should be inside and light gear on the roof (bedding, tents, chairs, etc)

I never understand why some fit 200 lbs of fuel and water to the rack and have 50 lbs. of bedding and tent in the cargo hold.

IMO

 

[expeditionswest]

I can understand not wanting to put heavy items on the rack, but do you think the advantage of having a lower center of gravity is worth the risk of having fuel in the back? I'm still a little hesitant about putting 5 gallons of gas inside the car. I guess I shouldn't be,considering I'm sitting right next to the 13 gallong stock tank, but since that one is covered, out of sight, out of mind. If we're only carrying 5 gallons, would it matter as much?

Good question. With 5 Gallons, I would not worry so much.

Fuel, in the proper container (like a Wedco or Scepter) is very safe and mostly odor free (with proper cleaning after filling). The key to the safety is the fuel cans being inside the frame rails, then mount them in strong cages.

I have always been leary of roof racks, having seen numerous failures in competitions (two in one day).

For trail use, our trucks get quite tall anyways, and mileage suffers too. Adding a roof rack with heavy contents just shifts the COG higher and reduces MPG even more.

With a SWB, sometimes a trailer is the best option

 

[Mark W]

I gotta second that. Keep in mind, "one more pound won't hurt" can just keep on building 'til you've got 200 "one more pounbs" up there. Sleeping bags, clothes and other light/bulky stuff is what roof racks are for. They're not for coolers, tool boxes and jerry cans.


Mark...

 

[Advent]

I was in wal-mart the other day and noticed they now carry those briggs and straton cans. Just figured I'd mention it.

 

[Mike S]

I agree with Scott. I actually carry 4 Blitz cans (CARB compliant) on my trailer. This is a good solution. I hate to have that much weight up top, but don't want gas in the passenger compartment, either.

For just one 5 gallon can, I would put it on the swing away tire carrier. Did this on my 40 with no issues.

M

 

[Brentbba]

I agree with Scott. I actually carry 4 Blitz cans (CARB compliant) on my trailer. This is a good solution. I hate to have that much weight up top, but don't want gas in the passenger compartment, either.

For just one 5 gallon can, I would put it on the swing away tire carrier. Did this on my 40 with no issues.

M

Do your Blitz leak around the larger threaded cap? That's where mine leaks. No leaks around the smaller cap where the spout goes.

 

[Mike S]

Do your Blitz leak around the larger threaded cap? That's where mine leaks. No leaks around the smaller cap where the spout goes.

Brent:

One of them leaks some, but I don't care since I don't have to smell it.

Mike

 

[Brentbba]

Anyone out of state want to volunteer to purchase a couple of Wedco cans and a spout and then ship to me. Damn Kalifornia! I'll pay costs. The Blitz I have Sucks!

Decent price here:

http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/finditem.cfm?itemid=10100

 

[e9999]

many molded plastic containers that leak around the caps can be fixed easily with a couple wraps of Teflon tape on the thread...

 

[Brentbba]

many molded plastic containers that leak around the caps can be fixed easily with a couple wraps of Teflon tape on the thread...

Blitz/s***z can is metal with a plastic outer cap and an inner plastic cap for the spout. It's the outer screw cap that 'mates' with the metal can that leaks.

I've thought about teflon tape as well as you can fill the can by just opening the inner cap. I'll know in a couple of weeks.