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twin fuel can carrier on rear bar..

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twin fuel can carrier on rear bar..

Post by 86MUD »

Hi All

I currently have a Rangie that has the spare 33" muddy mounted on the rear bar. I am intending on adding a rack next to the spare wheel to carry a 20 litre fuel can. I am also considering making the rack capable of carrying two 20 litre fuel cans that will sit next to the spare wheel. The rack with measure 390mm x 390mm The trouble the extra fuel can will stick about 50mm past the spare.

Is this something that will attract attention from the unwanted revenue raisers?

Has anyone done this before?

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Post by grimbo »

isn't it illegal to carry fuel in this manner?
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Post by Rockwolf »

grimbo wrote:isn't it illegal to carry fuel in this manner?
Wouldn't want them to get hit, that's for sure.
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Post by RUFF »

grimbo wrote:isn't it illegal to carry fuel in this manner?
Not sure but a lot of early Pajero's come factory fitted with a jerry can holder on the rear?
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Post by grimbo »

just thought I read something about those carriers are now only allowed to carry water
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Post by 86MUD »

So are all the Kaymar and other branded rear bars with the 20 litre fuel container attachments illegal?
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Post by LuxyBoy »

86MUD wrote:So are all the Kaymar and other branded rear bars with the 20 litre fuel container attachments illegal?
No but you are only supposed to carry water in them.
Same with a trailer you can only carry fuel on the passenger side holders for safety reasons.
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Post by RUFF »

LuxyBoy wrote:
86MUD wrote:So are all the Kaymar and other branded rear bars with the 20 litre fuel container attachments illegal?
No but you are only supposed to carry water in them.
Same with a trailer you can only carry fuel on the passenger side holders for safety reasons.
Got a link to this info? Or is this info from a mate of a mate?
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Post by CWBYUP »

I'd like to see the hard facts on those claims before I belive anything.

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Post by thehanko »

cant find concrete evidence either way but
BTW - jerry can holders are illegal if they protrude beyond the body of the vehicle. It is also illegal to carry fuel in a jerry can mounted in a position where it is the first thing to be impacted in the event of a crash.
from forum http://forums.overlander.com.au/viewtop ... 793e7d5c4f
Do you intend using the jerry can holder for additional fuel? If so then you are breaking the law if the holder is mounted outside the boundaries of the existing bumpers or outside the vehicle. Basically you are driving around with a "Backpack Bomb" attached to the back of your vehicle. One half decent rear ender and you end up with petrol sprayed all over a crash scene. One spark and you are toast, literally....Illegal for a very good reason.
from forum http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/389 ... lders.aspx

kaymar wensite only say jerry can holder and doesnt advertise it as a way of carrying fuel. my thinks they would if they could.

Canbt find anything concrete anywhere but if its a rumour then its a strong one.
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Post by grimbo »

ADR Listing
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roa...dr_online.aspx

NSW
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registrati...rds/index.html

QLD
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home...oad/Standards/

ACT
Registration Information

Vic
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...dsInformation/

Tas
http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/stan...ng_signatories

SA
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/rss/c...tion_guide.htm

WA
Forms and publications

NT
http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/mvr/v...ns/index.shtml

probably in there somewhere :D
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Post by Red04VXE »

grimbo wrote:ADR Listing

QLD
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home...oad/Standards/



probably in there somewhere :D
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Post by LuxyBoy »

RUFF wrote:
LuxyBoy wrote:
86MUD wrote:So are all the Kaymar and other branded rear bars with the 20 litre fuel container attachments illegal?
No but you are only supposed to carry water in them.
Same with a trailer you can only carry fuel on the passenger side holders for safety reasons.
Got a link to this info? Or is this info from a mate of a mate?
When i got my camper trailer my cop mate told that was the rule and yes they can pull you up for it but wouldn't bother; however have an accident and a jerry explodes; look out!
The only reason he knew this was because he was looking into building his own camper trailer.
Roadnazi can you confirm this :?: Mate is a QLD cop
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Post by macca81 »

RUFF wrote:
grimbo wrote:isn't it illegal to carry fuel in this manner?
Not sure but a lot of early Pajero's come factory fitted with a WATER can holder on the rear?
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Post by RockyF75 »

Who cares :roll:


IF.... IF your in an accident - not an everyday occurance for most people, and IF you happen to have a jerry can of fuel at the time of the highly unlikely accident. Wouldn't you rather it exploding/leaking outside the car, than inside?

If I have to carry a jerry, I'd sure rather it outside than in. No matter what the law states.
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Post by -Scott- »

None of those links work - the "..." bits fark them.
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