Jerry Cans - The secret Weapon

I have the AT Overland jerry can holder with their FWC corner bracket mount. It has an additional bar that supports the bottom of the holder and bolts through the bottom of the camper overhang. I think this also prevents repetitive flexing on rough roads to reduce the stress on the corner bracket.

https://atoverland.com/collections/fuel-propane/products/at-can-holder-nato-style

I have been very happy with both the Wavian jerry can and the ATO holder.

-Scott
 
Scott,

Could you please photo the "additional bar that supports the bottom of the holder through the bottom of the camper overhang"? I missed this at their website.

If I read that correctly there is a fastener going into the FWC and not just using the corner jack bracket. I have studiously avoided puncturing the outer skin of the Hawk.

Thanks....Phil

Ps...Scott, never mind the photo, I went back and on the AT diagram it shows the bottom strap bolting up into the bottom of the overhang...non-starter for me...too paranoid about leaks in outer skin...

May re-think the less desirable [in my opinion] RotoPak and AT bracket for right rear jack bracket...only 2 gallons though, but less weight. [24 lbs with gas]
 
Mine has no penetrations through the skin. Bolted to the jack bracket and the two bars underneath. I've carried it full for years (probably don't need to) and absolutely no issues carrying the weight.

 
Yes. In my camper that goes into the cabinet below the sink. There is an additional L bracket behind the jack bracket that bolts to the can carrier.
 
I think I solved my fuel issue for now; we have an '05 Tundra Access Cab, with back seats removed for more room and less weight. A 5.3 gallon Wavian can fits easily behind my passenger seat and is almost abutted to slight rise in back floor. I will wedge one of our Rubbermaid containers we use up against the back side of can and front of can will be against the back of passenger seat. I have researched the issue of fumes and it seems with a good gasket they are vapor proof.

Will do local test runs before our desert trip in April to verify if the can is vapor proof... :cool:

Phil
 
My Jeep's cans certainly aren't leak proof. Reminds me I need to order new gaskets. I'm kind of surprised the gas cops haven't pulled me over yet.
 
Wallowa said:
I think I solved my fuel issue for now; we have an '05 Tundra Access Cab, with back seats removed for more room and less weight. A 5.3 gallon Wavian can fits easily behind my passenger seat and is almost abutted to slight rise in back floor. I will wedge one of our Rubbermaid containers we use up against the back side of can and front of can will be against the back of passenger seat. I have researched the issue of fumes and it seems with a good gasket they are vapor proof.

Will do local test runs before our desert trip in April to verify if the can is vapor proof... :cool:

Phil
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Make sure you strap that can down and other items that could fly around and hurt you.
 
Good discussion and film. Since our 21 Tundra came stock with a 38 gallon tank, we can go for a long ways and not have to carry extra gas. Don't miss having to do worry about that anymore.
 
38 gallons! I want one!

Anybody know who can retro fit one for me................. :D

I have had 4 genuine NATO cans for 15 years, bought them new, and never have had any odor or leaks...I did however just order a new Wavian 5.3 / 20l can....and yes, I have new gaskets and the original spout to use on Wavian...assuming it fits...


Oops...looks like 38 gallon only available for 2007 up and not our 2005...plus photos show it without a shield and hanging lower under truck.....steel but vulnerable...

Ps...Good advice about strapping things down....I always confirm my wife is seat belted in!
 
Taku said:
Good discussion and film. Since our 21 Tundra came stock with a 38 gallon tank, we can go for a long ways and not have to carry extra gas. Don't miss having to do worry about that anymore.
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We love our 38 gallon tank on our '19 Tundra double cab. Having a 300 mile plus range is mighty convenient and helps with the peace of mind. The instrument panel says 410 miles range when filled -- but if you think I trust that -- no way!
 
This is why I went diesel this time. Bigger tank, better fuel economy, and I can get a 62gal Titan tank if I really want to.
 
Have done 420 in our 21 Tundra and only put in 32 gallons. so theoretically could go further, but that was far enough!
 
I received my can and mount.

here's a picture of where i mounted it. I will be keeping the nozzle in a tool box so it doesn't get filthy with road grime

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Machinebuilder said:
I received my can and mount.

here's a picture of where i mounted it. I will be keeping the nozzle in a tool box so it doesn't get filthy with road grime


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Looks good! Nice to have that bumper as a mounting point to carry the weight. I concur about not leaving the spout on the can. Clean spout = clean fuel.
 
A couple of years ago a friend stumbled onto some of these wavian cans private labeled by Briggs & Stratton in red. They came with a short nozzle in a plastic clip pop-riveted to the carry handle assembly. I bought two and put one on the rear of the Blanc-Oh! ('96 White OJ:cool:. Motoring down I-5 one late afternoon somewhere South of Los Banos and North of Kettleman I caught some odd movement in the center mirror. It took a bit to get over to the side (trucks were doing 75+ in the 'Slow' lane). Took me a while to figure out what was missing, that nozzle. Wasn't a huge loss, but I don't like to knowingly litter (I figure that enough gets away from me unintentionally that I try to balance the scales at least a little). With traffic what it was there was no walking back for it.

So yeah, if yours is the same clip then I wouldn't leave the nozzle in it either. I keep a Swiss nozzle under the hood of most of my trucks.
 
One more data point

These are great fuel cans, but after 3-4 years of being mounted on my camper, and on the truck continuously, both the can and the mount from wavianusa, have rusted significantly and are probably nearing failure point, replacement time. Not really a buy once and never again solution. The old school rapid pour spout, hard to find these days, has fared better but will be moved to a less exposed location going forward
 
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