Want to mount 20L Jerry Can to Expanda.

[mickm512]

G'Day Expanda's

I have purchased a 20L Jerry Can and lockable mounting bracket. I am not sure where the best place is to mount it. The bed lids come down quite low and I would prefer to mount in the rear, but I dont think this will work as I dont want to mount it too low. I am not keen on adding more weight to the draw bar at the front.

Has anyone mounted a jerry can? Or I would be interested in your thoughts / comments.

Cheers
Mick

 

[expanda]

Gday Mick, what are you planning on carrying in the jerry can just water?

Jayco mounts them as standard on the smaller vans on the side of the draw bar but this sits them down low.

In relation to the rear I know alot of people put bike rakes etc on the rear but they bounce around a bit so personally would not want anything on there myself.

How many gas bottles have you got on the front? Maybe try re arranging the bottle(s)? and slot the can into it?

 

[mickm512]

I want to carry the Jerry can for backup petrol and figured out a solution on the weekend.

I have mounted to it the draw bar with some gal brackets, nuts and bolts from bunnings (and no holes). Looks great and clears the bed lids.
My only reason for wanting to rear mount the it is to minimise the weight on the draw bar, but its not a big issue.

Your advise was heading in the same in direction.
Thanks Mick

 

[expanda]

Good to hear Mick...

If you have time and don't mind maybe post some pictures of your handywork!

 

[expanda]

Just found this on ebay....

Bit pricey and you have already done the job but thought I would post it up anyhow!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JAYCO-CARAVA...Accessories&hash=item4cf29ed4c7#ht_689wt_1139

 

[mickm512]

Here are some pics

 

[expanda]

Nice neat job mick!

Looks pretty much the spot where Jayco mounts them on the smaller vans.

Well done!

 

[BUSH PALACE]

only one problem with mounting jerrys on the rear to carry petrol i think it is not legal due to back end collisions / explosions.......
russell