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discobuddy
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I suggest the Wedco metal cans. The plastic Scepter cans are near impossible to open when they expand.
Surplus NATO cans from Sportsmans Guide
The real deal...and withstood the test of time...
Paid 40 bucks for 4 of em
M,
The real deal...and withstood the test of time...
Paid 40 bucks for 4 of em
M,
The Limey said:
Cheaper than dirt (dot) com
They have sells like this from time to time.
These have a good seals.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/...gid=&mscssid=E75TXVMLKUA69P03M8P40VKXQRDN6QLC
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Hi,
This winter a group of us (4 discos and a RRC) drove to the Arctic. A total of just less than 14,000 km (http://www.landroveradventure.com/to2tuk/). It was a great learning experience, and one of the things we learned was which Jerry Cans we should use.
Some brought the normal red plastic gas cans, others purchased used military surplus Scepter cans, and some brought brand new Wedco (Briggs and Stratton) steel NATO cans. The Scepter cans had their seals replaced, and brand new spouts.
After dicking around with leaking Scepter cans, we got into the practice of searching out Canadian Tire stores across Canada and cleaning out their stock of the Wedco steel cans. There was no doubt about which was superior: The Wedco steel cans won hands down. For the extra few bucks the reliability and durability was worth every penny (C$40 with spout)
BTW, I carried a couple of full cans in the truck for much of the trip without a single leak.
This is the environment we had the cans in:
This winter a group of us (4 discos and a RRC) drove to the Arctic. A total of just less than 14,000 km (http://www.landroveradventure.com/to2tuk/). It was a great learning experience, and one of the things we learned was which Jerry Cans we should use.
Some brought the normal red plastic gas cans, others purchased used military surplus Scepter cans, and some brought brand new Wedco (Briggs and Stratton) steel NATO cans. The Scepter cans had their seals replaced, and brand new spouts.
After dicking around with leaking Scepter cans, we got into the practice of searching out Canadian Tire stores across Canada and cleaning out their stock of the Wedco steel cans. There was no doubt about which was superior: The Wedco steel cans won hands down. For the extra few bucks the reliability and durability was worth every penny (C$40 with spout)
BTW, I carried a couple of full cans in the truck for much of the trip without a single leak.
This is the environment we had the cans in:
I really like Wedco cans. They are the best ones I have ever used. I have tried using surplus cans in the past with new seals but found them not to be worth it.
I keep my cans on top of my truck on my Rover Solutions (KVT) rack. I use the EE can holder things to secure them up there and have had no problems.
I keep my cans on top of my truck on my Rover Solutions (KVT) rack. I use the EE can holder things to secure them up there and have had no problems.
I prefer the 20 ltr NATO cans for fuel. I don't think there's really any improvement on the original WWII German design.
However, I prefer 20 ltr Scepter military water cans for water. No rusting when dented and convenient large opening with two smaller pour spouts in lid.
http://www.scepter.com/gcimages/zoom/mili4.jpg
However, I prefer 20 ltr Scepter military water cans for water. No rusting when dented and convenient large opening with two smaller pour spouts in lid.
http://www.scepter.com/gcimages/zoom/mili4.jpg
Will,
How many do you carry on the roof rack? I've also got a pair of the EE double can holders but not fitted to my Safety Devices rack yet.
I'm a bit worried about the weight of 4 x cans on the roof?
Cheers
Jeremy Parkhouse
(Dhahran, Saudi Arabia)
How many do you carry on the roof rack? I've also got a pair of the EE double can holders but not fitted to my Safety Devices rack yet.
I'm a bit worried about the weight of 4 x cans on the roof?
Cheers
Jeremy Parkhouse
(Dhahran, Saudi Arabia)
Metal only, for my money. Also, I'd never carry petrol on the back of my rig. Diesel maybe, but not petrol. I don't trust some jackass to not rear end me. Ok, that's extreme. If I were driving across the Sahara, or in the middle of nowhere, then on the back might be ok.
Dave Smith said:
Those shelves are great for coolers and other heavy items. I personally would not carry a fuel source there. Think about the potential for disaster if you are rear-ended.
Not only that, but wouldn't it totally destroy your departure angle? I'm not sure if you're lookng to use them off-road...
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agro1
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Jack (JSQ) carries them inside his truck and AFAIK, he has never had a problem, even during a roll-over situation.
Jeremy Parkhouse said:
i had 5 cans once...
it's ok for hwy, but for trails that have steep climbs, the front of the truck becomes a bit too light.
http://www.discoweb.org/hitr2002/brian/108-0860_IMG.jpg
i did hole in the rock and some moab trails and i contantly felt unstable with 4 gas cans full, oil in the middle pack and spare parts in the pelicans. i had a lot of weight on top. rack did great, no issues.
eventually i emptied the weight and moved the pelicans inside.
next time i will without fear put the gas cans on the inside. I trust the seal.
rd
i did hole in the rock and some moab trails and i contantly felt unstable with 4 gas cans full, oil in the middle pack and spare parts in the pelicans. i had a lot of weight on top. rack did great, no issues.
eventually i emptied the weight and moved the pelicans inside.
next time i will without fear put the gas cans on the inside. I trust the seal.
rd
I thought you came from Russia?NorCalDiscoII said:
How about carrying a 70-liter boat fuel tank, AND seven jerry cans, inside the vehicle?
I very often carry a full jerry can along, and, with the flip-lever style cap (which has become unavailable in CA recently), never had a single leak.
Jeremy Parkhouse said:
Jeremy
On the Arctic trip I had my Wedco cans laying down on the roof rack, towards the front. (See the picture in my earlier post)
This was for three reasons:
- Those that had them standing up or on their side found their trucks were significantly more suceptible to cross winds. This was not a significant problem for me.
- The cans laying across the front made a big difference in the amount of wind noise
- Weight distribution was even, with no problems with being top-heavy
Not a single drop was leaked, but I did put a small wire-tie attaching the retaining pin to the locked position, so that accidents didn't happen.
At one point I think we had 5 full cans with almost no change in handling.
Victor
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Peter makes a good point. now a days you aren't allowed to buy the flip top cans in california. so i cant comment on sealing ability of the new style can.
i would seek out the old illegal style cans smugle them in along with a 5 gallon toilet.
rd
i would seek out the old illegal style cans smugle them in along with a 5 gallon toilet.
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doesn't mean it is illegal to OWN them, Rob. I'd get'em elsewhere.
local hardware store has new Wedco cans with plastic screw-on cap and spout, for something like $25. Don't know if I like them or not, don't know if I'd buy one or not.
Flip-lever cans never ever failed me - but, a few guys on this board have witnessed one opening itself in process of flying around the back of one black jeep...
local hardware store has new Wedco cans with plastic screw-on cap and spout, for something like $25. Don't know if I like them or not, don't know if I'd buy one or not.
Flip-lever cans never ever failed me - but, a few guys on this board have witnessed one opening itself in process of flying around the back of one black jeep...