Jerry Can Trunk Mount?

[rossgoldie]

Does anyone run some form of Jerry can mount in their trunk/cargo area? Right now I just strap 2 gallon jugs onto the roof rack; but a solid mount inside seems like a good idea. Anyone have any ideas? I can't afford a nice bumper with a swing out just yet....

 

[48HMSFAN]

My Solution for Extra Gas

Does anyone run some form of Jerry can mount in their trunk/cargo area? Right now I just strap 2 gallon jugs onto the roof rack; but a solid mount inside seems like a good idea. Anyone have any ideas? I can't afford a nice bumper with a swing out just yet....

I would avoid storing fuel inside the truck, even the best sealing tanks always seem to leak, or you inevitably spill some fuel when filling or emptying the can. That smell always seems to find a home in the vehicle. I never wanted a bumper system with a spare tire carrier, so I got a Gobi ladder and mount two 2-gallon and two 1-gallon rotopax tanks on it; along with a trasharoo. See picture. It's a compromise...it won't work for everyone, but to date it works for me. The two things to keep in mind:
1. Keep a spare set of liftgate struts. When they go, they just go...not much warning. The struts definitely help with getting the gate open, but they won't hold the weight.
2. Order these to put on the struts when you need to have the gate open...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRCYM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I have been very happy with the setup, others might have other needs that don't make this a viable option for them.

 

[Unner]

If you are looking for a cheap solution I would just fab something up out of some metal if you can weld, or wood if not. I don't like keeping gas in vehicles either, but I did it for the last 6 years with my job and my truck doesn't smell like gas at all. You just need to be careful, don't spill in the truck, and wipe the can down if you spill on it before you put it in. Also, it should go without saying, but don't leave the gas in the truck longer than it needs to be.

 

[rossgoldie]

I would avoid storing fuel inside the truck, even the best sealing tanks always seem to leak, or you inevitably spill some fuel when filling or emptying the can. That smell always seems to find a home in the vehicle. I never wanted a bumper system with a spare tire carrier, so I got a Gobi ladder and mount two 2-gallon and two 1-gallon rotopax tanks on it; along with a trasharoo. See picture. It's a compromise...it won't work for everyone, but to date it works for me. The two things to keep in mind:

1. Keep a spare set of liftgate struts. When they go, they just go...not much warning. The struts definitely help with getting the gate open, but they won't hold the weight.

2. Order these to put on the struts when you need to have the gate open...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRCYM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage



I have been very happy with the setup, others might have other needs that don't make this a viable option for them.



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I like those slim cans, I just have the basic hardware store ones. How much does a 2 gallon run for retail?

 

[rossgoldie]

If you are looking for a cheap solution I would just fab something up out of some metal if you can weld, or wood if not. I don't like keeping gas in vehicles either, but I did it for the last 6 years with my job and my truck doesn't smell like gas at all. You just need to be careful, don't spill in the truck, and wipe the can down if you spill on it before you put it in. Also, it should go without saying, but don't leave the gas in the truck longer than it needs to be.

Yea I want to do it as a secure way to hold gas on road trips (rough roads). I hope to also employ a similar system for an ice cooler in the cargo area also but first, time to draw up some plans I suppose

 

[Unner]

Come up with a plan, make a couple cardboard cutouts if needed to size it up. Just make sure it's secure, you don't want to get hit with a 20 pound jerry can full of gas in an accident... You've got the four D-rings in the cargo area, the rear seat back anchors, and the mounts for the cargo cover (if you don't run one) to mount things too. Plus you can add more D-rings, I think I remember there being a write up on it here.

 

[rossgoldie]

Come up with a plan, make a couple cardboard cutouts if needed to size it up. Just make sure it's secure, you don't want to get hit with a 20 pound jerry can full of gas in an accident... You've got the four D-rings in the cargo area, the rear seat back anchors, and the mounts for the cargo cover (if you don't run one) to mount things too. Plus you can add more D-rings, I think I remember there being a write up on it here.

I'm thinking more along mounts on the walls, sorta like the cargo van mounts like these so I can use a strap across the whole body of whatever I want to hold the only problem is the I don't think the plastic siding isn't strong enough to hold up to heavy loads watched strapped down to it

 

[48HMSFAN]

Additional Tanks of Roof

I should have added that I made a mount system to add two 2-gallon rotopax cans on the roof also. Fuel is my nemesis on my backwoods trips. I'm also adding another two 4-gallon tanks, still in progress. For the two 2-gallon tanks on the rook, I used the factory roof cross "slats", you will need to fasten a piece of steel between the slats and the factory rail plastic piece that positions them in place to brace for the weight. Additionally I ended up painting the roof between the factory tracks with plasti-dip since I won't have a chance to wax that part of the roof easily...I figure it should keep the factory paint protected for at least two years. See pictures attached.

 

[pluton]

Carrying gas cans on the rear, or inside, is an obvious hazard in higher-speed traffic, but not so much once alone in the backcountry.
I ratchet strap steel jerry cans, laying flat, in the basket the Yakima Load Warrior rack. I place a piece of vinyl mat under that can so it doesn't get totally scarred up from grinding against the metal rack.
I use the Yakima because I require that the rack be quickly and easily removable.

 

[nissanh]

I am also looking a place to mount a gas can. When you drive across NM, I find gas stations every 100 or so miles. Some times 200 miles and one gas station in between with 10 cars in line to fill up. I like the idea about mounting on the roof. Rotopax seems to be the ideal choice.
Without an extra tank, I do max of 170 miles at a time. this is truly annoying.

How about inside the spare wheel? there is some room and possibly it can hold 3 gallons easily. One has to make a donut-like gas can to fit in. Anybody know where to find such a can? Can one here make one?

 

[wild_turkey]

Rotopax mounts?

Great looking rig! I was thinking of mounting a couple of Rotopax and trasharoo in the same location you have on the gobi ladder. Do you have any pictures of the Rotopax mounts? Thanks!

I would avoid storing fuel inside the truck, even the best sealing tanks always seem to leak, or you inevitably spill some fuel when filling or emptying the can. That smell always seems to find a home in the vehicle. I never wanted a bumper system with a spare tire carrier, so I got a Gobi ladder and mount two 2-gallon and two 1-gallon rotopax tanks on it; along with a trasharoo. See picture. It's a compromise...it won't work for everyone, but to date it works for me. The two things to keep in mind:
1. Keep a spare set of liftgate struts. When they go, they just go...not much warning. The struts definitely help with getting the gate open, but they won't hold the weight.
2. Order these to put on the struts when you need to have the gate open...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRCYM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I have been very happy with the setup, others might have other needs that don't make this a viable option for them.

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