| Author | Message | ||
     Matthew Gibson (Mattgibson) New Member Username: Mattgibson Post Number: 21 Registered: 06-2003 |
Maybe I've missed it, but does anyone make either a bumper or an adapter to the spare tire mount for attachment of a jerry can? Haven't got money for a rack yet. Spent too much on braded stainless fluid lines, abs equipment, and all other little "red lights" in the dash lately. Now planning to spend more on accessories. Must find place to finance everything (including cat) to fulfill Rover's wants! Did I say this is for a Disco?- seen plenty of stuff like this for Defenders/Series. | ||
| Roger Sinasohn (Uncle_roger) New Member Username: Uncle_roger Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2003 |
Everyone I've talked to agrees that the rear door is barely (some say not) strong enough to hold the spare tire (especially off-highway), let alone a hi-lift (what I was considering). A Jerry Can by itself (i.e., empty) would probably be okay. Full of water or gas, however, it would be way too heavy. A roof rack is not the best choice, either, because you don't want the weight up that high. Unfortunately, there aren't many other choices for a disco. You don't want to put it on the back or front, in case of an accident, and you don't really want it inside. The best option is down low, amid the frame. So, given that, does anyone make an second gas tank that fits in among the frame? (I have a two tanks in the 109" and would love to have a second in the Disco.) | ||
| Greg Tearne (Gooddoggomez) New Member Username: Gooddoggomez Post Number: 39 Registered: 02-2003 |
Here in OZ you can go the Long Ranger tanks, they do an auxiliary tank or a larger main tank, which takes you up to about 150lt. These are an ARB product, which may be available in the US. | ||
| Chad Mayes (Cmayes) Member Username: Cmayes Post Number: 55 Registered: 04-2003 |
I would be a little concerned about the weight also. But the guys at my local shop fab a nice unit that replaces the spare tire mount, and it looks to be on sale at the moment. I don't have any affiliation with these guys, but they're super helpful and really honest. www.expeditionautoworks.com  | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Senior Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 255 Registered: 10-2002 |
That's pretty nice and a great idea. I'm curious if they could make it so the cans are both turned 90 degrees so the 2 cans are side by side and more flush to the back of the truck. It would make the rack wider but not as deep. Then throw the spare up on the roof rack.......I likey! | ||
| Chad Mayes (Cmayes) Member Username: Cmayes Post Number: 57 Registered: 04-2003 |
I could be wrong but I think they are made to order so I'm sure you could changes the specs. Their phone number is on their site. | ||
| Kinnie van Eeden (Yenza) New Member Username: Yenza Post Number: 15 Registered: 05-2003 |
The best place would be strapped upright on the floor between the rear axle and front seats. This ensures low centre of gravity. But this could most probably include certain compromises such as seating space, smells etc. An extra 40litre tank fitted under the vehicle is the better option. Out of sight and way. BTW, jerry cans on a roofrack isn't such a problem on condition that you decanter as soon as possible. This implies that you can redistribute about 20kg of weight within 200 km's. (1 litre = 1 kilogramme) Regards, Kinnie www.yenzatours.com | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 42 Registered: 04-2003 |
I wonder, would it be possible to also put the air tank back on this setup or would that be just to dangerous? | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 617 Registered: 04-2002 |
"ON SALE NOW FOR ONLY $249" Yeah, what a deal  | ||
| Jack Quinlan (Jsq) Senior Member Username: Jsq Post Number: 366 Registered: 10-2002 |
If you can find it and you've got the money (which it sounds like you don't) Kaymar makes a disco bumper with swingaway jerry can bracket. not really helpful, but just so you know, it is a nice bumper. |
