Gobi gas cans

[Racer-X]

I want to add 1-2 5 gal (or so) cans to my gobi rack. Internet search and a search here pulled up a little but not as much as I had hoped.

What are you guys using? So far I like the ones offered by Gobi but I didn't like their $70 price. Is there a place to get them cheaper?

Is there a better alternative? Something that lays flat below the top rails of a standard Gobi?
Any help would be appreciated.

[KenP]

I don't kow Phil. I ran the truck down to about 2.5 gallons in KS. I was really worried I'd run out and there's NOTHING in KS. Ask Adam about it, I was on the phone with him bitching about it!!!

Red cans painted black on Dennis's rig.

[drmiles]

Here is a pic

[drmiles]

another

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:

I would not re-enter a trail that used the best part of 32 gallons when all I had was 5-10 gallons as a backup. Especially with my family.

Barry Manilow chose not to be part of gropup by refusing to turn on his radio. Someone should have explained to him that he was on his own from that point on.

Leaving someone at the trail head while you and another vehicle filled up with gas and dropped off your families waould have been a good idea. Don't go back on to trail alone when the darkness of night is the way. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good points one and all. Every trip is a learning experience.

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
You didn't like my analogy?

I think you got hit in the head to much while playing powder puff football this winter. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I wish it was Powder Puff Football. Nothing wrong with playing football with a bunch of girls.

[rodster]

Check these out. I have two ($49 ea) and they're definitely Hummer grade. Amazon link.

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by drmiles:

Look at these cans!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Those are the exact same cans I bought a couple weeks ago and posted a picture of on page one of this thread.

Last night I finally got around to figuring out the cap and spout mechanism. Impressive. Because of the way they're designed the cap and spout are their own seal-tight levers. And they do seal tightly! I doubt if carrying them on their sides will be a problem. Not sure about shipping costs but the site drmiles linked to is a few dollars cheaper than Amazon.

[Adam in CO]

I like those Blitz cans...

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">aside from shooting them with a gun, they are bulletproof </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
So as long as there no bullets involved they are bulletproof. WTF?

[Racer-X]

Oh the Joys of livin in Ca!!!! The sceptor cans are illegal to sell to Ca residents. They aren't illegal to own, posses or use. Their just illegal to sell them to us.

I just tried to order them from a local guy at $40 ea.Here in Ca gas cans must have an automatic shutoff spout incase the can tips over. Apparently we are too stupid to pick the can up in that event. (No comments from the peanut gallery! )

At any rate if anybody else wants a deal on them you can get them here at almost half the price others are offering them.

Generator Joe

[Bondage]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
I want to add 1-2 5 gal (or so) cans to my gobi rack. Internet search and a search here pulled up a little but not as much as I had hoped.

What are you guys using? So far I like the ones offered by Gobi but I didn't like their $70 price. Is there a place to get them cheaper?

Is there a better alternative? Something that lays flat below the top rails of a standard Gobi?
Any help would be appreciated. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can't help, but I can agree with you. Unless I'm missing something, and I might be, $70 for a plastic Jerry can seems a little steep. And I was wondering too about "can" (containers) that would fit at the front of the Gobi, stay flat under the toprail, and maybe hold 5 or 10 gallons each - one for water, one for fuel. With them up high like that, you'd have a great gravity system for topping off fuel - and even a nice shower when out camping!

I'm looking into having some made - and I'll keep you posted if I do!

Sean

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Racer, do you plan on attending Moab at all this year? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nah, my skills aren't there yet. I hope to do much more learning this year now that I've found this place, joined a local club, meeting people and getting out more. Maybe in 07. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>BS! Just come and learn. There's always people there to lend a hand with knowledge. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Just don't let Adam spot you...right Dennis? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Racer-X]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">BS! Just come and learn. There's always people there to lend a hand with knowledge. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


So DRTY can tease me relentlessly when I pee myself??? I'll consider it. LONG drive for me. Thanks for making me feel welcome to join you guys, I'm sure it would be a blast.

[Racer-X]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I'm with Phil, gas stations work for me. Besides, normally when I go wheeling Adam has 20 gallons I can use </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO!!

Thanks guys. Really just wanted to be sure I didn't miss some cool product out there.

And no, i've never been that far off road either. I have however been driving up I5 when the low full chime went off and 20 miles to the next station. Then when your fuel range message just says 'very low' without a gas station for miles. Thats fun and embarrasing to say I've done that twice now.

[drmiles]

final pic

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
After what happened during an event last year I'll carry spare gas.

I was in the back of a 12-15 truck train. As junior guy on the event team my job was pick-up trail markers set by the leader and to assist any stragglers.

One guy in our group refused to turn on his radio because it interrupted his music. (BTW, the one time I heard his music he was listening to Barry Manilow.)

Anywho, that guy was three or four trucks ahead of me. One truck between us was taking it slow. We and a few trucks fell behind and were trying to catch up. Somewhere in that catch-up process the lead truck called for a head count.

Barry Manilow was MIA. No dust trail, no radio contact, nothing.

So there I was in the middle of no f'n where, enough gas to comfortably get back to town but not enough to go find someone who may very well have missed a trail marker, lead him back to the trail and then home. I had my wife and daughters. What to do?

About the time I figured I'd rather let the coyotes eat him and not my family, he turned up. Had he not, he might have been in big trouble and I would have felt like crap for leaving someone behind.

Spare gas is like life insurance. With any luck I'll not need it and when I do, it'll only be once. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Aren't you always supposed to keep the truck behind you in sight.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
After what happened during an event last year I'll carry spare gas.

I was in the back of a 12-15 truck train. As junior guy on the event team my job was pick-up trail markers set by the leader and to assist any stragglers.

One guy in our group refused to turn on his radio because it interrupted his music. (BTW, the one time I heard his music he was listening to Barry Manilow.)

Anywho, that guy was three or four trucks ahead of me. One truck between us was taking it slow. We and a few trucks fell behind and were trying to catch up. Somewhere in that catch-up process the lead truck called for a head count.

Barry Manilow was MIA. No dust trail, no radio contact, nothing.

So there I was in the middle of no f'n where, enough gas to comfortably get back to town but not enough to go find someone who may very well have missed a trail marker, lead him back to the trail and then home. I had my wife and daughters. What to do?

About the time I figured I'd rather let the coyotes eat him and not my family, he turned up. Had he not, he might have been in big trouble and I would have felt like crap for leaving someone behind.

Spare gas is like life insurance. With any luck I'll not need it and when I do, it'll only be once. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Aren't you always supposed to keep the truck behind you in sight. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

and the one in front of you, unless they are Alec or Phil, than you just meet them back at the Gonzo.

[Bondage]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
and the one in front of you, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>No, just the one behind one. It is the responsibility of the one in front of you, to keep you in sight. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is that where the expression "Watch your @$$" came from?

Sean

[Racer-X]

I want to add 1-2 5 gal (or so) cans to my gobi rack. Internet search and a search here pulled up a little but not as much as I had hoped.

What are you guys using? So far I like the ones offered by Gobi but I didn't like their $70 price. Is there a place to get them cheaper?

Is there a better alternative? Something that lays flat below the top rails of a standard Gobi?
Any help would be appreciated.