Does anyone know if someone makes one that mounts on the spare tire? seems like I recall seeing them on J##ps, but I can't find any online.

some options

http://offroadrecovery.com/category/...rrycansandacc/

If you go with the tire one, let us know how it works and post pics! I have thought about using that setup. Seems like it would be easy to siphon from w/o having to move the tank.

Also if you need a siphon, the flotool kicks arse. you just have to shake it up a down a couple of times to get the siphon going.

http://www.autobarn.net/shakersiphon.html

Thanks.

I'd like to get something like that. I guess I would have to do something different with my license plate. Maybe attach it to the gas can?

You could use that to siphon gas from rolled over J##ps and Xterras along the trial.

here is the best plate relocation in my opinion. This is tim's old SUT.

Thanks.

I have been tring to come up with a way to mount a jerry can on my rig where I could just leave it attached and easily refill it and siphon it out. I would use it to fill small equipment on my jobsites. The only way it will work and still allow the tailgate to open is to mount it to the spare. But, I dont want that to be the first thing to hit if (knock on wood) I ever back into something.

Mounting it to: the gobi bed rack is too high, the left of the tire covers the latch, right gets smushed when you try to open the tailgate. The only other option I can think of is to move the "A" part of the tire carrier toward the left or right ( which moves the tire off center) and then mount a can next to the tire on either side.

If I were to do this, I would probably move the tire toward the swing away joint so there wouldnt bee additional force added too the joint.

Any other ideas that dont require moving the spare???

No way in the world would I mount a tank of gas back there. Put the can on a roof rack, or devise some may of mounting it in the bed or on the bed rail. You're just asking for death back there.

Of course that's my opinion and it doesn't mean jack...

Yeah. Some of those cans are well tested in "live-fire tests" to demonstrate they won't explode, but I'd hate to get rear ended by a semi and then have my own spare gas spashed all over me as something starts to burn.

Roof rack..as long as you can get in the garage with them on.

My garage opening is already far too narrow for me. the real issue is the parking garage. I may get a roof rack, but I assume it's a PITA to put on and take off regularly?

I'm checking on other options.

Gas can carrier for everyone.

For rack mounting this is the best solution IMO. I came across a rover on the trail last weekend with one of these and asked him where he got it. He gave me this website:

http://www.roveraccessories.com/fuelstorage.htm

Cost is $75 for the single and $135 for the double.

Nice thing is, they lock. Both the Nato and Sceptor cans fit.

Only drawback is having the empty mount bolted to your rack when you not off-roading. The other thing is - I bought the last double they had and I got the impression it was the last one ever since they are now just bolting singles together for multiple cans.

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Agreed, but short of having something fabbed, it's the only mount I've ever seen that allows the cans to be laid on their sides.

I've tried ratchet straps, they work but are messy looking. Also, they can be cut by theives and they come loose during hard wheeling.

I would take my chances if it were beside the tire, but not on the back of it.

Lets ressurect this.... Anyone have a good, easy to access/siphon location for the an extra gas can

I'm still working on something

I wont be able to get itno my parking deck at my office. I lead a dual life of being out on job sites and in the office, so I need to be able to get itno decks, etc. but also may have to fill up equipment the same day.

I'm working on something

Alec, I'm working on something similar. I bought the fuel can holders and something called a shaker syphon hose from roveraccessories.com. I will mount the cans on the left as you said. With the shaker hoese you just put one end in the can and shake the other end that has a device that starts a syphon. pretty cool.

Alan, for you, do a search, there was a thread here that covered very low profile tanks, maybe a couple of inches high at most. Anybody remember that? I assume the shaker hose would work fine with that aswell.

Heres the shaker. I guess I had it backwards (mine hasn't come yet) the metal shaker goes IN the fuel can.

http://www.autobarn.net/shakersiphon.html

I tried a search on the low profile fuel storage but came up with nothing. I'm sure there was a thread here. I think they were grey and I beleive stackable. They would be pretty easy to mount over or under the stock roof bars I think.

Did I skim?

P, are you still working on something?

You can lay those cans on their side.

I love my can.

Ken has a big can!

Adam sure has a ****load of stuff on his roof

Try:
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/5106011751/m/6...881091061#6881091061

It's really easy to get fuel started from one of these nato cans. Just stick the hose down in about a foot or two or more length that the can is tall, put your thumb over the other end, pull out most of the hose and hold it below the top of the tank and let it start. If your hose is long enough, you'll have it in your fuel tank before it reaches the end.

Just don't do it near any cryptobiotic soil.

Thanks MH! That was driving me crazy.

Looking at them again, they won't work for Alan. Now way to siphon with that cap on the side. Maybe a hose could be fashioned with a shut off on it though. But then how would it vent?

It seems like it would be fairly convenient to just pull the tie down straps off those things, unscrew the lid, pull out your funnel, pour, restrap, and be on your way.

What if I told you I was working on something that would hold one of the blitz cans, in a fashion that you could easily siphon the fuel from it and into the fuel tank of the truck or into another can or something. Plus it'll look cool.

I'm working on something.

Let us know when you can tell us more. Maybe you need a patent lawyer for when some jackass tries to steal your idea? Is Walc your attorney?

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Move cans to the left:

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I just noticed: not only does Adam have a bazillion gas cans; he has two ladders. Does he have another spare tire on the inside?

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