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I did a search and it hasn't answered my question.

Where do people store a jerrycan when touring. I am doing an extended trip over easter and want to carry 1 20L jerrycan. I have a LWB Patrol with a roofrack. The rear section is pretty much full with a fridge and food and cooking etc stuff for 3 people. On the roofrack all the chairs, table and tents. I was going to strap the jerry can up there but am a little concerned with having it up there. Do people carry them in the car (I have never had too as I used to only use them on the Zuk ute so in the tray they went). Any suggestions

TJM etc sell a sheetmetal jerrycan holder that can be bolted/welded to a rear bar/roofrack etc.

I'd just chuck it in the roof rack if it's only 1 - only another 25kg up there won't hurt.

go and aquire one of those bakery trays that they deliver bread on.. tie that to the rack, and mount and tie it in there... if the jerry fitted in a Milkcrate would suggest that, them 10 ltr ones do fit and are cheap, + 2 milkcrates $0.00 and ya set..

YMMV

bogged wrote:go and aquire one of those bakery trays that they deliver bread on.. tie that to the rack, and mount and tie it in there... if the jerry fitted in a Milkcrate would suggest that, them 10 ltr ones do fit and are cheap, + 2 milkcrates $0.00 and ya set..

YMMV

Yeah tried the milk crate and it didn't fit. I know a baker mmmmmm

grimbo wrote:Yeah tried the milk crate and it didn't fit. I know a baker mmmmmm

those bakers trays rock.. perfect for turfor, cables, bar, and shackles..

this might help.....


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Kingy

thanks Kingy, i saw that thread but unfortunately i dont have the time to get one done by Thursday. I actually have a swing away carrier from my brothers Sierra somewhere which may work. i am more concerned with this weekend as to where to carry one, probably just put it on the roof rack and be done with it

If its a proper petrol jery can and it doesnt leak!!!
Carry it in the vehicle.

Standing up behind rear most seats.
Did that for years.

Bazzle

Grimbo, for camping trips I always take a 25ltr jerry of water and a 20ltr jerry of unleaded fuel.
I use the plastic rheem one (black color and complies with AS standard) for the fuel as it's light.
I strap both jerry's to the cargo barrier and have never had a problem with leakage or fumes and thats been on some hot high country trips in the middle of summer.
Don't fill the fuel jerry too full only 85-90% to leave room for expansion in hot conditions.

Cool thanks frank. I have a 20 ltr plastic Jerry for both fuel and water plus some smaller 10 lt water ones. the 20 L water goes in behind the drivers seat, & the 10L water ones go behind the back seat in front of the cargo barrier. I'll try the fuel in the section and see how we go. Didn't want any more extra weight up on the rack so if you reckon that fumes aren't an issue then cool. I hold you solely responsible for any nausea

grimbo wrote:I have a 20 ltr plastic Jerry for both fuel and water

Doesn't that make the water taste funny?

I always just carried mine in the back but obviously don't recommend it. The main thing to remember is only put 20 l in a can the rest of the space is for some expansion, squeeze in every drop you can and it’s sure to leak.
Charlie

put it this way Grimbo I'm a fairly heavy smoker so if fumes are an issue one Mitsi moderator and one white Poojabber would have bit the dust a long time ago

The prob with carrying them on the back is if some dope rear ends you. But then inside is bad because of the possibility of one springing a leak (say due to rubbing) but then on the roof rack is bad too because of the height thing. Personally I would put it on the roof rack. But then I am a bit paranoid because I deal with bulk fuel transport as my job. And I smoke like a chimney! But then if you look at the army land drovers they carry them on the back! So someone who get's paid more than me thought it was ok to do so. OK so you got all that?.......... nah me either! All I can say is weigh up the options then chose the one that presents the lesser of evils to you. But the biggest mistake you can make with any fuel is to not take the danger it presents lightly. I know people are going to jump up and down about me saying this but yes even diesel can kill you if you don’t treat it with some respect.

Rant mode off

BTW no disrespect to anybody about my comments I too have driven from Townsville to Cooktown with 40l of super behind the seats of my cruiser smoking all the way. But it did make me a bit nervous and I would never recommend it

we are doing an extended trip of the simpsion desert, carrying 6 jerry cans of fuel on the roof and 4 20l water jerrycans inside the cab.. chuck them on the roof u will be fine, foam or carpet so they dont rub against other things, a few spare seals inscase u spring a leak.

have carried cans on the roof for the cape, gun barrel, gibb river road, gulf track and never had any trouble, a syphon hose is good for filling cause u do get sick of lifting them down and pouring them in!

NJ SWB wrote:

grimbo wrote:I have a 20 ltr plastic Jerry for both fuel and water

Doesn't that make the water taste funny?

don't have the room for any grog and …

Here is a link to an interesting discussion on this subject
http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/View.asp?ForumQID=9027

Carry plastic fuel containers on the roof. Don't like carrying fuel in the cabin.

Personally i'd carry it on the roof. I wouldn't put it in the cab with me and I'm not sure but I think I read somewhere it's illegal to carry on the rear of your car.

Personally i'd carry it on the roof. I wouldn't put it in the cab with me and I'm not sure but I think I read somewhere it's illegal to carry on the rear of your car.

Bitsamissin wrote::rofl: put it this way Grimbo I'm a fairly heavy smoker so if fumes are an issue one Mitsi moderator and one white Poojabber would have bit the dust a long time ago

Fire and Frank's mitsi have a bit of a history, is that the kind of advice you can trust Grimbo?

I would carry the fuel on the roof, I would bet 99% that it is not only illegal, but foolish to take the risk of fumes inside an enclosed place, by carting fuel inside the cab. You ever seen the shots of a plumber's truck with a leaky acetylene bottle? Spark from opening door lock and boom...pretty good way to ruin a holiday...

Area54 wrote:

Bitsamissin wrote::rofl: put it this way Grimbo I'm a fairly heavy smoker so if fumes are an issue one Mitsi moderator and one white Poojabber would have bit the dust a long time ago

Fire and Frank's mitsi have a bit of a history, is that the kind of advice you can trust Grimbo? ...

Was thinking the same think

I tour with 3x20l jerries against the cargo barrier. The Black Rheem jobbies don't smell at all. I do empty them as soon as the fuel will fit in the tank also.

i always carried them on the roofrack and use the contents as soon as possible.
would hate to have an accident with the fuel container inside with me and my family...whooomp...all over

BTW i found the red plastic ones with the two yellow caps the best and strongest [sceptre brand]
i also drill out the vent hole under the small cap to 10mm to make them empty quicker so i dont have to hold them up for as long...i have three or four that i bought about 15 years ago and they outlasted the steel jerrys [cracked and/or rusted] black plastic rheem [rubbed through as they are thin...also slow to empty]
just my honest opinion
shane