I just bought 2 jerry cans but I can't figure out where or how to mount them and ordering some mounts are close to $200 a piece. Are there any cheap or diy mounting ideas?
Jerry can mount idea
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I don’t know where you’re planning to go, but I bought a couple Jerry cans 3 years ago. They’ve done well in my garage so far, as I’ve yet to even come close to needing one out on the trail.
I have a trip up to west Virginia at the end of the month and I didn't want to make any stops along the way and the 200 mile range in my tj will not make it
When I went Off Roading in my '98 XJ I had a 5 gallon Jerry can clamped to the swing out spare tire carrier mount, but in my '01 TJ I carry a 10L Nato fuel can. Much better design than the standard Jerry cans.
I picked up two of these cans for $45 at a clearance SALE while in Moab, UT.
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You might consider a bumper with a hitch receiver or just a bolt on and a cheap cargo carrier. You can normally find that stuff used, the HF carrier is cheap if you want new. I think that's the easiest, cheapest way to go. Keeps them out of the Jeep and you can even do a few trails depending on how your Jeep is setup. You can also remove it all together when you are done. Just use straps to hold them in and put a tarp over them so people think it's just cargo and don't try to borrow them.
If you post a photo of your jerry cans (or specify the particular brand) and also a photo of your jeep, I would wager that you will get some specific suggestions for jerry can mounts and storage solutions.
As for whether or not a TJ owner really needs a jerry can, that depends on the situation. This picture was taken in a spot where drivers who ignore warnings to fill up at the last town usually realize that they don't have enough gas to make it to the next one. For those who think there are no such spots in the U.S., please note that there are offroad trails in northwestern Nevada with more than 200 miles between fuel stops.
What is being pictured above, I believe, is this:
https://www.morryde.com/products/jerry-can-side-mount-with-short-tray/
I have one on each side of my 2000 TJ. The idea is a 2" receiver bolted to the frame, into which goes the tray carrier holding the can. Without the tray carrier, the frame mount bit is nearly invisible, so the system disappears unless in use.
It is useful to have receivers on each side. My plan is to use them to mount a plywood hail cover for these central Texas storms.
https://www.morryde.com/products/jerry-can-side-mount-with-short-tray/
I have one on each side of my 2000 TJ. The idea is a 2" receiver bolted to the frame, into which goes the tray carrier holding the can. Without the tray carrier, the frame mount bit is nearly invisible, so the system disappears unless in use.
It is useful to have receivers on each side. My plan is to use them to mount a plywood hail cover for these central Texas storms.
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