Pony express trail has 100+ mile stretches.. http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/1508-jeeping-on-the-historic-nevada-pony-express-route/
My 'do a little basic fuel management' wasn't meant to be a dig at you. But having wheeled in remote areas including Death Valley, I don't know of any location within the U.S. that is 300 miles from a gas station. Where do you wheel where the nearest gas station could be 300 miles, other than Alaska? That includes Death Valley where I have been several times including 3 days offroading there a few months ago. Even within Death Valley the furthest distances between the three gas stations within the park are only 29, 31, or 54 miles depending on where you are.
I like the idea of a side mount can for water.
For fuel... I think Mr. Bills setup is awesome.
The times i needed a fuel can was few.. and I threw in the groups chuck wagon. So buying the extra fuel can is on the lower part of my jeep list.
Those sound like the closest stations via pavement. Most of DV is dirt and has long runs between gas stations.My 'do a little basic fuel management' wasn't meant to be a dig at you. But having wheeled in remote areas including Death Valley, I don't know of any location within the U.S. that is 300 miles from a gas station. Where do you wheel where the nearest gas station could be 300 miles, other than Alaska? That includes Death Valley where I have been several times including 3 days offroading there a few months ago. Even within Death Valley the furthest distances between the three gas stations within the park are only 29, 31, or 54 miles depending on where you are.
My 'do a little basic fuel management' wasn't meant to be a dig at you. But having wheeled in remote areas including Death Valley, I don't know of any location within the U.S. that is 300 miles from a gas station. Where do you wheel where the nearest gas station could be 300 miles, other than Alaska? That includes Death Valley where I have been several times including 3 days offroading there a few months ago. Even within Death Valley the furthest distances between the three gas stations within the park are only 29, 31, or 54 miles depending on where you are.
It doesn't work for everyone but it works for me.
I typically keep the cans empty around town and fill them before trips, both offroading trips and long road trips where getting stuck between towns can be a very long walk (think U.S 50, the "Loneliest Road in America" kind of walk).
The water can on the passenger side has a bung for a spigot, shown below, which is handy in camp.
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How does the can holder actually mount to the carrier?I’ve been on a couple of Winter runs where we used at least twice if not three times the normal fuel amount due to deep snow. A few times when I finally arrived at the closest fuel station at 3-4:00am the fuel gauge was on empty. After that experience I started carrying extra fuel during most Winter runs.
Here is my Smittybilt fuel can holder mounted to a Bestop tire carrier, the MFC fits perfectly in the carrier.
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1-1/4” exhaust clamps on the carrier, a piece of 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” angle bolted to the clamps and bolted to the carrier then I added a brace going to the lower tire carrier horizontal bar. I can get more pics tomorrow if you’d likeHow does the can holder actually mount to the carrier?
Would really appreciate a closeup pick. I would love to hang a water can from my 45 degree carrier, if it can be done cheaply. You seem to have done it!1-1/4” exhaust clamps on the carrier, a piece of 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” angle bolted to the clamps and bolted to the carrier then I added a brace going to the lower tire carrier horizontal bar. I can get more pics tomorrow if you’d like
We go wheeling on Fridays with a full tank of fuel. That day is the sabbath here and the outlying gas stations are sparse. On average, we finish with about a 1/4 of a tank. Deep sand and tall dunes suck a tank dry pretty quick. If we camp and try to get in more sand time, I will feel better carrying extra fuel. I always carry more water and food then I think I will need as well. I like a couple of the mounting options I saw, and will rig something up.
Here you goWould really appreciate a closeup pick. I would love to hang a water can from my 45 degree carrier, if it can be done cheaply. You seem to have done it!