4 Jerry Cans and Two Water Cans?

[dcaven]

I want to mount 4 gas cans and two water cans to my Discovery II. I have a Safety devices roof rack and plan to mount the two water cans at the forward edge of the rack. I have been thinking of different ways to mount the four gas cans. One is to purchase a new spare tire carrier that accepts two cans. I have been told this is not a good way to do it as the carrier may break. I've also considered having something fabricated to the steel front bumper to carry two cans. They used to do this with Jeeps in WWII. What are your thoughts. If you carry that much gas, how do you do it? Thanks.

David

 

[Mongo]

Umm...why carry that much gas? Mount a can on the tire carrier, and carry the water inside...

 

[squirt]

I've never been a big fan of carrying gas cans on the front or rear bumpers. In either traffic or off-road accidents, the bumpers are often the primary point of impact. I carry my gas safely mounted inside the cargo area. Although, I'm not trying to carry enough gas to fill the tank.

 

[dcaven]

This would be for emergency use. Hurrican evacuations when gas is impossible to get etc.

 

[Mongo]

just ratchet strap it to the roof rack when the time comes...

 

[p m]

I have no problems carrying gas cans inside the truck. Have been doing it for the last 25 years, and never had a single spill.
A jerry can on the roof rack is only acceptable in a severely-interior-space-deprived vehicle like a D90.

 

[dcaven]

Gas cans inside equals smell and added danger. I asked a specific question and am disappointed in tangential responses. I have figured it out . Thanks.

 

[Tugela]

I asked a specific question and am disappointed in tangential responses.

Welcome to DiscoWeb.

 

[Mongo]

I'm sure your truck will look all taticaool with gas and water cans on every corner and its pretty fucking stupid to carry 40 gallons of gas, waiting with baited breath for the next super storm to hit...

And speaking from more experience that you every could dream to have, you won't smell fuel if stored properly inside the the truck. But hey, what the fuck do we know

 

[bendts]

just ratchet strap it to the roof rack when the time comes...

Because Emergency's always give you time ti pack the truck.

 

[Mongo]

really...hurricanes just don't "sneek up on you"...another fucking genius

leave them full in the garage, takes about 5 minutes to strap 'em down

or better yet, leave them out back in the sun...

 

[Tugela]

I'm sure your truck will look all taticaool with gas and water cans on every corner and its pretty fucking stupid to carry 40 gallons of gas, waiting with baited breath for the next super storm to hit.

Hey Frank, don't knock it. Remember during the Baja 1000 when I drove Newsom's Disco to go buy gas? I had about 16 full jerry cans on the roof. Don't tell me that didn't look pretty badass. Thankfully I only had to drive about 5 miles with it loaded like that. I gave myself a 50/50 probability of rolling the truck with over 600 pounds (including the rack) on his roof.

 

[bendts]

really...hurricanes just don't "sneek up on you"...another fucking genius

leave them full in the garage, takes about 5 minutes to strap 'em down

OMG!
I didn't notice that you have 5000 + posts - FUCK ME, who are we to question you almighty poster. Never question this elite poster again. Ever.

 

[Mongo]

yeah Nick that was a death trip to say the least, but hey, our boy from Colorado seems to think that carrying 40 gallons of gas around waiting for a hurricane is great idea


Please, post count means jack shit, pratical experience is gained from actually doing shit with your truck

Waiting for the eventual gay reference and the threats to kick my ass

 

[dcaven]

Mongo. Fuck you.

 

[dcaven]

I have been through plenty of hurricanes. Several days prior, gas stations run out. Add to that the gridlock getting out of town. Not as unreasonable as you might think. And Mongo...Fuck you.

 

[Mongo]

oh, well...musta have hit the common sense nerve

but hey go ahead with hurricane apoclyse truck preparations...you know because you wont get any warning that a storm is brewing out in the gulf or coming your way (fucking days in advance). But you'll be all badass driving around the mall loaded down for bear, when you can just keep the shit in the garage


whatever

 

[dcaven]

Mongo,
What does it take to get you to go away?

 

[bendts]

yeah Nick that was a death trip to say the least, but hey, our boy from Colorado seems to think that carrying 40 gallons of gas around waiting for a hurricane is great idea


Please, post count means jack shit, pratical experience is gained from actually doing shit with your truck

Waiting for the eventual gay reference and the threats to kick my ass

Really don't care what side of the road you swing your vagina and i don't beat up girls.

And 20 gallons yes - 40 no. Get your shit strait.

 

[Mongo]

opps..you must have missed the class in sarcasm at Colroado School for hurricane prep