SeaSucker jerry can mount for hard-top side window?

Jerry Bransford said:

Rarely is 5 gallons of spare gasoline ever really needed. I'd switch to a 1.5 or 2 gallon plastic tank and just keep it inside the rear near the tailgate. I carried a 5 gallon jerry can for a couple years into some very remote areas including Death Valley and figured out I never needed it. I stopped carrying it around 2003 and never looked back. Not to mention that location helps keep the center-of-gravity lower than it would be by carrying gasoline containers higher up.

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Guess I need to make a long trail run to confirm fuel usage. Lousy mileage from what I can tell. Usually 200+ miles in a day out here, including highway travel.

I've only ever ran out of gas in a ranger and explorer. The pumps got fried from just one time. Any of you ran out of gas in your tj's and had the pump survive for long? It uses fuel to cool and lubricate. I've been too chicken to see what my range really is

Rickyd said:

I've only ever ran out of gas in a ranger and explorer. The pumps got fried from just one time. Any of you ran out of gas in your tj's and had the pump survive for long? It uses fuel to cool and lubricate. I've been too chicken to see what my range really is

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I've run out, without issue. I've also run it really low many times.
Besides, it's not about how much gas it sits in, it's the fuel running through it that cools it.
When it runs out, it stops running.
Also, I believe Mr.Blaine pointed out the assembly actually holds gas (that's not used) for the pump to sit in.
Or something like that.

LONGJP2 said:

When it runs out, it stops running.

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Are you trying to say the asd shuts down the pump when the motor stops from lack of fuel? Or like other oems it runs hot and dry til you turn off the key,damaging the pump.

The rest of your statement only applies before it is empty.

Rickyd said:

Are you trying to say the asd shuts down the pump when the motor stops from lack of fuel? Or like other oems it runs hot and dry til you turn off the key,damaging the pump.

The rest of your statement only applies before it is empty.

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Who sits in their car with the key on, after the engine dies?
Plus, I think the ASD does shut down the pump if the engine's not running.
At least at start up maybe.

Also, I said the assembly holds fuel that's not used.

Rickyd said:

Are you trying to say the asd shuts down the pump when the motor stops from lack of fuel?

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This is what the ('06) FSM says

Whenever the ignition key is turned ON, the electric
fuel pump will operate. But, the PCM will shutdown
the ground circuit to the fuel pump relay in
approximately 1–3 seconds unless the engine is operating
or the starter motor is engaged.

Rickyd said:

I've only ever ran out of gas in a ranger and explorer. The pumps got fried from just one time. Any of you ran out of gas in your tj's and had the pump survive for long? It uses fuel to cool and lubricate. I've been too chicken to see what my range really is

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The TJ's fuel pump is automatically and immediately shut off by the PCM when the engine runs out of gas so it will never overheat from running low or out of gas.

I see Jeff has responded to questions asked of me. Das OK, since he designed the carry system, and I agree with his answers. As for the carriers being pricey, yeah, but they perfectly meet the requirements, as do most of Jeff's designs. I installed his tailgate hinges, with RotoPax mount, too. I'm running a GenRight extended range fuel tank. Also an early Outback tailgate table. All pricey, but all wonderfully engineered and no regrets or buyer's remorse, ever. I'm happy that our older Jeeps still stimulate creative solutions to trail problems. A good way to keep that happening is to buy and use good designs.