Best way to carry 10 gallons of gas outside the Jeep?

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I need to somehow make it 295 miles through the wilds of Canada (Fort Liard to Big River Service Centre).

(Worse case MPG) 11 x (stock fuel tank gallons) 19 = 209 mile range.

So I'm thinking I need 10 gallons to play it safe.

Rules are that I can't have the gas cans inside but I'm not thrilled about hanging 63lbs of gas on a hitch mounted rack (100ish pounds with the rack).
 
I think your best option is https://www.morryde.com/products/jerry-can-side-mount-with-tall-tray/

One on each side will allow for a pair of jerry cans. The tray and stem are removable, leaving only the receiver hard mounted on the frame rail. I have these on my TJ and the receivers are entirely unnoticeable without the can mounts installed. If carrying fuel, you'd want to empty the cans as soon as possible, to reduce your risk.
 
@jscherb has a nifty design to put Jerry cans between the doors and front wheels. Are you driving the TJ or the LJ?

The plan has been the LJ, but premium availability isn't looking great, and even if I retuned for low grade I won't have enough real world data to know what mpg to expect. So the TJ is sounding like the safer bet for this trip. But exploring the options for now.
 
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I need to somehow make it 295 miles through the wilds of Canada (Fort Liard to Big River Service Centre).

(Worse case MPG) 11 x (stock fuel tank gallons) 19 = 209 mile range.

So I'm thinking I need 10 gallons to play it safe.

Rules are that I can't have the gas cans inside but I'm not thrilled about hanging 63lbs of gas on a hitch mounted rack (100ish pounds with the rack).

I built carriers for one 3 gallon rotopax on each side. I picked up 2 bolts off the lower slider and on at the windshield frame. I can take them off or on in about 15 minutes.

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I like the fender spot to carry. Wonder if you could make a nice roto mount integral to the aluminum cowl / fender armor.
 
I don't see jerry cans as being an option with your requirement, and i assume you are without a rooftop and swing out tire carrier.
Google "motorcycle fuel bag", they come in various sizes, this will allow you to distribute 10 gallons between more storage like 3 gal bag x 4. Each bag weighting less will give more flexible storage option over more location points, for example tie two bags with a cord and throw them over your spare or a roof.


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Or similarly with flat plastic tanks

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I need to somehow make it 295 miles through the wilds of Canada (Fort Liard to Big River Service Centre).

(Worse case MPG) 11 x (stock fuel tank gallons) 19 = 209 mile range.

So I'm thinking I need 10 gallons to play it safe.

Rules are that I can't have the gas cans inside but I'm not thrilled about hanging 63lbs of gas on a hitch mounted rack (100ish pounds with the rack).

Orfab tire carrier is the best choice.

The morryde items only carry 1 can at a time... and the can holders are additional costs.

In addition... the orfab is safer, due to the fuel can locations behind the tire. Still exterior.

Morryde options have exposed fuel can locations.

I have had both products... both great products... but orfab is most conducive to expeditions.

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I like the fender spot to carry. Wonder if you could make a nice roto mount integral to the aluminum cowl / fender armor.

I think vibration may crack the aluminum, you might be able to pick up some of the mounting bolts. There is not a lot of room with stock fenders so I would think with aluminum fenders the can would have to go higher if the flare is back further.
 
A 6" aluminum tube 48" long will hold just over 5 gallons. I've been thinking about getting a TIG welder and making two saddle tanks with quick disconnects that attach just outside the frame rails. Add an electric pump and some wiring and valves...quick disconnects...would be slightly complicated to install...

-Mac
 
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I probably should have specified my requirements other than just "best".

1) This will be a one time use for a race. So I don't want to invest a lot of time or money into it.

2) No permanent alterations or damage to the Jeep.
 
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You can borrow my Metalcloak tire carrier bumper and gas can. I’ve only got it setup for 1 can but you could fab up a mirror image bracket and pick up another can and holder. It’s all sitting in my garage since I took it off for Moab.

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I do have a couple rotopax gas cans you can borrow also. I have no intention of using them this year. Either 2 or 3 gallons each, can’t remember.

Used Rotopax on a different trip

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I probably should have specified my requirements other than just "best".

1) This will be a one time use for a race. So I don't want to invest a lot of time or money into it.

2) No permanent alterations or damage to the Jeep.

Gotcha... then the orfab is out.. since you gotta drill holes.

The morryde option is costly.. especially since you would need 2x holders.


Consider the type where you strap it around the tire. It is essentially a ratchet strap looped thru a bracket.

https://www.tntcustoms.com/jeep_parts/rotopax_spare_tire_mount_strap


https://rockslideengineering.com/product/ez-rack-kit/

I have seen someone add on a, Smittybuilt generic jerry can bracket, to the rock slide engineering strap.
 
I probably should have specified my requirements other than just "best".

1) This will be a one time use for a race. So I don't want to invest a lot of time or money into it.

2) No permanent alterations or damage to the Jeep.

Gotcha... then the orfab is out.. since you gotta drill holes.

The morryde option is costly.. especially since you would need 2x holders.


Consider the type where you strap it around the tire. It is essentially a ratchet strap looped thru a bracket.

https://www.tntcustoms.com/jeep_parts/rotopax_spare_tire_mount_strap


https://rockslideengineering.com/product/ez-rack-kit/

If rotopaxs are not an option, add on a smittybuilt generic jerry can bracket to the rock slide engineering bracket.

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I need to somehow make it 295 miles through the wilds of Canada (Fort Liard to Big River Service Centre).

(Worse case MPG) 11 x (stock fuel tank gallons) 19 = 209 mile range.

So I'm thinking I need 10 gallons to play it safe.

Rules are that I can't have the gas cans inside but I'm not thrilled about hanging 63lbs of gas on a hitch mounted rack (100ish pounds with the rack).
Would this work?

https://titanfueltanks.com/catalog/product/view/id/77/s/titan-trail-trekker-ii-4040287/category/2/

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It's one leg, I'd use the hitch carrier and two inexpensive gas cans. They will be empty all the time except for the one leg and that's not going to be a big issue unless your hitch isn't rated for about 150 lbs. I wouldn't overthink it, you can probably even drop or buy the cans on the way at each end of the segment. They are maybe $24 each on Amazon? I'd only do rotopax if you already have them or if somebody donates them to you.
 
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I would toss the tire in the tub (if you haven't already) and fab a mount off the tailgate using the tire carrier bolt holes. 1 gallon of gas is ~6lb, so between the gas (~60lb) and cans (~20lb) you're still under the weight of many spare tires. As you know, the important piece is mitigating any type of movement - just like with a tire back there. Ideally you'd have the exogate hinges or Blaine's full width hinge system he's posted pictures of a few times.

You're gonna look so overland.
 
A 6" aluminum tube 48" long will hold just over 5 gallons. I've been thinking about getting a TIG welder and making two saddle tanks with quick disconnects that attach just outside the frame rails. Add an electric pump and some wiring and valves...quick disconnects...would be slightly complicated to install...

-Mac

Oooo! Taper the ends too like an airplane!

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I would toss the tire in the tub (if you haven't already) and fab a mount off the tailgate using the tire carrier bolt holes. 1 gallon of gas is ~6lb, so between the gas (~60lb) and cans (~20lb) you're still under the weight of many spare tires. As you know, the important piece is mitigating any type of movement - just like with a tire back there. Ideally you'd have the exogate hinges or Blaine's full width hinge system he's posted pictures of a few times.

You're gonna look so overland.

Interior space may be at a premium.