Im sure this has been discussed, but I haven't been able to find the info Im looking for. Ive just put a offroad bumper with jerry can holders on it, and Im now looking for cans to go in it. My question is steel or plastic, and if steel, do they rattle or is there a procedure to doing this with out rattling cans. Just FYI, I live in Florida where it pretty hot year round, so I would assume that also figures in on what type of can I should use.
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I prefer plastic Scepter jerry cans. I've had steel, but even here in the dry part of Montana rust becomes an issue with them. The difficult part is finding the plastic ones, but you may have luck at an Army Navy store.
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Scot
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I’d say start looking for Scepter cans. Pricey but they nice.
I like surplus military metal cans. Primarily for historical reasons. But I have to admit that it is a good (necessary?) idea to filter the gas out of them given that they are often coated inside sloppily with crappy paint and finding a flake in the gas is not unusual. That is not so practical when in a hurry.
OTOH, I have never had a metal can leak on me, whereas I have had several plastic cans crack or show incipient cracking after just a few years, even kept inside. The notion of having gas spill everywhere because of a leak is not appealing. I have got metal cans that are 50 yrs old and just fine.
(this thread would have been better suited to the Gear forum btw, let's try to keep this forum 100-related)
OTOH, I have never had a metal can leak on me, whereas I have had several plastic cans crack or show incipient cracking after just a few years, even kept inside. The notion of having gas spill everywhere because of a leak is not appealing. I have got metal cans that are 50 yrs old and just fine.
(this thread would have been better suited to the Gear forum btw, let's try to keep this forum 100-related)
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
Scepter MFCs for the win
Never had an issue with these cans.
Jim
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I would not store a plastic can inside if it were more than a year or 2 old left outside. Just don't want to take the chance on it cracking suddenly due to age / UV exposure. Would not hesitate with an old metal can, though.
But regardless of which type, I would want to make sure the closure system is top notch and also preferably there is good venting when pouring so no rough pour. And if you're living in a not-so-free state, not using a weird half-@assed govt-mandated springy nonsense spilling spout.
But regardless of which type, I would want to make sure the closure system is top notch and also preferably there is good venting when pouring so no rough pour. And if you're living in a not-so-free state, not using a weird half-@assed govt-mandated springy nonsense spilling spout.
Just my 2 cents, and I have not tried the plastic ones yet. Stay away from the metal ones. I got one as a gift and I loathe it. It's heavy, clunky, and I couldn't imagine standing there trying to fill my tank while holding this heavy object. They're fine for filling your lawn mower and other gas powered toys but awful to handle otherwise.
FWIW, Costco in my California area sells what appears to be Scepter cans with the obligatory funky spout for -IIRC- about $17+tx for a 5 gallons can. But it's the commercial type, not the military type. Probably still pretty good, though.
I'll also add that after some checking around, I have recently bought one of those new-fangled No-spill plastic can with the fancy auto spout. The reviews on those are very good from what I saw. One of the features I want/need is the translucent strip to see how much gas is in the can. Critical for doing 2 stroke mixes.
I'll also add that after some checking around, I have recently bought one of those new-fangled No-spill plastic can with the fancy auto spout. The reviews on those are very good from what I saw. One of the features I want/need is the translucent strip to see how much gas is in the can. Critical for doing 2 stroke mixes.
I use both, Got the water Can off Amazon, Spector sell both gas and water cans there. The Metals ones i bought in the 90's when i bought my first LC.
Its the latest thing in the OVERLAND world, every body is starting to use the sides to carrier more s*** like what the Land Rover people do. With the loss of storage on top with a tent, gotta make it up some place.I think you're on to something. One thing mine lacks is the extra width
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
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hoser
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I thought this was kinda slick... and can be done on the cheap...
That is slick! I like it.
Has anyone managed to build a jerrycan carrier like the 1 under the loadbed on a 100? Please post pics of hinges and attachments!
