Gas cans / auxiliary fuel container

ArmyRN said:
I get my jerry cans from deutscheoptik (and they sell a lot of other cool stuff - ask them to mail you a catalog).

Link: https://deutscheoptik.com/cart.php?m=search_results&headerSearch=Y&search=jerry+cans
The steel ones are about $65 (wow - seems like they've shot up in price since I last bought some).

But if you want to really stand out from the crowd, you'll get one in stainless steel (only $269.00):

https://deutscheoptik.com/Stainless-Steel-20L-INOX-NATO-Jerry-Can.html
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Since we're spending, might as well spring for one of these:
https://deutscheoptik.com/B-ker-Boxer-Damascus-Folder.html
 
NOTNSUV said:
I'll be running these on my square tube Currie tire carrier rear bumper. A couple buddies have them on their similar bumper and love them. They also have the basket but I might pass on that. I have 225# rear springs so should be fine. And they're up out of the way for 'most' rear enders. They'll mount jerry cans, RotoPax and CO tanks.

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-2003-rt.htm
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Ah, only driver's side RH will work for me. The pivot on my Currie bumper is too close to clear the tail light and gas can.

Wondering on the RotoPax strap mounts. What happens when you need and remove the spare and have a flat on the carrier? Where do the RP and strap go then?
 
TJ Starting said:
How do you guys pour out of the old cans with the steel spin on lid? I bought two of them off of craigslist but haven't figured out any good way for pouring. Seen those long metal hose lookin spouts on ebay but they look kinda bulky. Any better solution?
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Here's a solution I've heard is great, but haven't tried yet. I did finally order one on ebay where they're about $10 less than amazon, but here's the Amazon link below. Basically they're just little transfer pumps running off of D batteries. I've had the hand ones, which are cheap, but don't last long. I'm not sure if the issue is using the hand ones with gasoline vs diesel and kerosene. The cheap hand ones may last much longer if you stick to diesel/kerosene, but I'm not sure because I mix them up and they don't take long to fail for me.

There are multiple models too like 1 that's adjustable in length, which would be great if you've got some very large containers too.

I don't have a good solution yet for fueling up our tractors and track loader, so I've just got A LOT of experience using various gas cans. I'm going to try these pumps, partially because it might be easier for me, but maybe my dad too. It's harder for him to grease and maintain stuff than it used to be, but he can still run stuff all day long, so the easier I can make stuff, the better IMO.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOXQ3GU/?tag=wranglerorg-20
 
Here is how I carry extra fuel and water.

The can mounts are from Rock Hard 4x4. The gas can is a Wavian NATO-style 20l fuel container. The 20l water can is also a Wavian product, but was sold under the Australian brand "Pro-Quip" when I acquired mine. The nylon spigot has since been replaced with a brass valve. For refueling I use a "safety siphon" so the gas can never needs to be removed from the can mount unless I am helping another vehicle low on fuel.

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Mr. Bills said:
Here is how I carry extra fuel and water.

The can mounts are from Rock Hard 4x4. The gas can is a Wavian NATO-style 20l fuel container. The 20l water can is also a Wavian product, but was sold under the Australian brand "Pro-Quip" when I acquired mine. The nylon spigot has since been replaced with a brass valve. For refueling I use a "safety siphon" so the gas can never needs to be removed from the can mount unless I am helping another vehicle low on fuel.

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Do you have a rear mount camera?
 
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