Carrying Extra Fuel

[Bocephus]

I use NRS cam straps and the webbing on the back of the driver and passenger seat to secure Wavian Jerry cans - ie 10 extra gallons. Only when needed. I have no issues with the setup.

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[Vinman]

Ran a Jerry can forever, no issues

I ran jerry cans like that for years on my previous TJ/LJ’s.
I mounted mine a bit higher to minimize the chance of getting punctured in the event somebody decided to not stop when I did.

 

[Zandcwhite]

I use NRS cam straps and the webbing on the back of the driver and passenger seat to secure Wavian Jerry cans - ie 10 extra gallons. Only when needed. I have no issues with the setup.

Fuel in the passenger compartment, what could go wrong(aside from the smell)?

 

[Bocephus]

Fuel in the passenger compartment, what could go wrong(aside from the smell)?

There’s no smell, and you should see the other shit I do!

 

[Buzz11]

I ran jerry cans like that for years on my previous TJ/LJ’s.
I mounted mine a bit higher to minimize the chance of getting punctured in the event somebody decided to not stop when I did.

I only have the can on while Jeeping, so hopefully no one is ever that close ... But you have a good point

 

[Buzz11]

For those that carry extra fuel cans, do you "rotate" the fuel occasionally to prevent spoilage?

I usually pour the Jerry can gas into the Jeep every couple of weeks. I know gas doesn't go bad that fast, but that's how I do it.

 

[Vinman]

For those that carry extra fuel cans, do you "rotate" the fuel occasionally to prevent spoilage?

When I carried extra fuel it was typically used at the end of the trip then replenished at the beginning of the next trip so never stored for more than a day or two.

 

[RubiBlueJLU]

I throw a basic plastic 5-gal can in the back end, full of fuel. Sandwiched between other items to keep it stable. Bungie through the handle to something solid.
With the old '01 TJ, extra gas would get poured into the tank as needed, after the run.
With the newer '21 JLURD, extra diesel goes into the Jeep or into the 42' Diesel pusher RV. We typically have between 10 and 30 gallons of diesel on hand at any given time. Needless to say, it never goes to waste.
Also, we have a "Chinese" diesel heater installed in the rv for heat, so we are a diesel only family!
(Yes, the Jeep is out Toad/Toy/Driver)
Mike

 

[JINO]

My plan was to mount Jerry cans to my roofrack.
Unfortunately my wife bought me 2 rotopax and a mount. My issue with rotopax is that their nozzles are garbage, and they leak.
So I had to buy an aftermarket nozzle, and install vent caps, 2 in each (top and bottom). So you can vent while stopped on the road, and other for when you're dispensing fuel/water.
The fuel pax has a flame mitigator, which is a huge annoyance (gen 2 models). I ripped it out (illegal) to add my new nozzle, which is WAY better. I used the Billet ai13 nozzle, all metal.
No more leaks.

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