Best place to mount a jerry can?

[yorker]

If anyone happens to use the metal US Army style cans still here are a pair of those Dick Cepek jerrycan mounts:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cepek-jerry-can-holders_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c0f4a4cd6QQitemZ120515611862QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

here is a thread about Scepter cans:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/200120-scepter-fuel-cans-carb-states.html

If anyone needs new Scepter style Water Cans for $18.99:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/267199-online-deal-5-gal-scepter-water-cans-16-a.html

[SafeAirOne]

by the way the best deal I have seen on surplus German style metal jerrycans is at Coleman's surplus. I think thery are British surplus and ~$25 ea. If anyone knows of any others out there please post up.

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[cscutt]

IBIS TEK makes some practical adaptations and bumper mount systems for rovers well as RSOV's and regular military hummers. An additional bonus to this attachment is an IBIS TEK or ARB bumper.. it has a proven ramming speed of 40 plus mph with limited distortion. I have to admit it is a GREAT feeling.

[luckyjoe]

DOes anyone know if there is much difference between the (petrol) lining on surplus vs. newer (Wedco) cans?

I have 8-9ish year old Wedco can that the lining has lifted. The screen in the spout catches the flakes, but still a PITA. I'm wondering if this is un-avoidable due to newer fuel formulations?

My diesel can lining is fine...

Regards,

[yorker]

E10 can raise hell with a lot of bits, it wouldn't surprise me if that was the reason? Either that or it was a bad day at the factory.

I'd reline it with one of those gas tank linings we talked about a while back.

[Retfordlad]

BLIMEY ! LUCKY YOU ! Been looking for a Brit ex-military holder(s) in good shape for EVER !! All I have are a couple I picked up from a now out of business ex-mil. Rover place in Philly - Much older Brit military but bits missing and cannot find reference pics !! Darn ! Only Brit can I have has a few small knocks, couple slight exterior surface rust spots and dated 1976 and lettered BSC CPW. Only gonna use it for 'show' as Im guessing it might not be safe for fuel. STILL need a good Brit military rack to be 'correct' though !

[yorker]

Which kind of jerry can do you have?

The Swiss Army mounted one jerry can inside, behind the driver- there is room there btween the bulkhead and the rear seat that is just big enough for a jerrycan mount on the passenger side this space it partially taken up withthe outside fuel filler and you can't mount one there.

GreenMeanie got me a pic of a Swiss Army 88:

[amcordo]

No one has said this... it seems like a common sense bad idea to have gas cans in the interior of the vehicle. Just me?

[yorker]

No one has said this... it seems like a common sense bad idea to have gas cans in the interior of the vehicle. Just me?

Why? When you are sitting on one anyway?

[amcordo]

Ha. Speak for yourself. I've got a 109 rear tank.

None the less - just because you've got one potentially dangerous situation that doesn't make creating another a good idea. Again, just my common sense.

[yorker]

Ha. Speak for yourself. I've got a 109 rear tank.

None the less - just because you've got one potentially dangerous situation that doesn't make creating another a good idea. Again, just my common sense.

It might be your idea of common sense but putting a can of flammable liquid on the exterior of your vehicle can be just as dangerous and far more likely to be stolen, or punctured in an accident. I've seen 2 trucks roll and dump gas all over from Jerry cans on roof racks- and one M151 that was rear ended and dumped 5 gallons of gasoline all over , That leaves what? the front bumper? Also remember don't assume all jerry cans contain gasoline, just as many carry water, diesel, or motor oils.



If it is secure and not leaking fumes it is safe inside.

[greenmeanie]

Ha. Speak for yourself. I've got a 109 rear tank.

None the less - just because you've got one potentially dangerous situation that doesn't make creating another a good idea. Again, just my common sense.

I'm interested to find out what your perceived danger is with a WELL SECURED jerry can inside the vehicle?

[Ncrover725]

Safe Location

I have hit an IED and seen many many more IED strikes with jerry cans of fuel stored inside of our GMVs. I have never seen them explode. I have seen medical grade oxygen bottles and a fire extinguisher explode though. I think I assume more risk with my serie's brakes in and around the city than I ever would a fuel hazard.

[amcordo]

I'm interested to find out what your perceived danger is with a WELL SECURED jerry can inside the vehicle?

In my head I was thinking fumes, explosion, etc. But I suppose you're right that if it's well secured it doesn't matter...

I have hit an IED and seen many many more IED strikes with jerry cans of fuel stored inside of our GMVs. I have never seen them explode. I have seen medical grade oxygen bottles and a fire extinguisher explode though. I think I assume more risk with my serie's brakes in and around the city than I ever would a fuel hazard.

Now that's interesting! And you're probably right that the brakes are the most likely problem.

[greenmeanie]

For what its worth I was talking to a fireman in the UK about this and he claims to have witnessed several NATO cans that have been in a fire. They will pop up like a football but the fuel, and therefore fire risk it poses, remained contained.

There is a reason these cans have the reputation for toughness they do. Do look after the seals though.