Jerry Cans

broncokak · Apr 20, 2017

Headed on a Great North Maine Woods trip over Memorial week. I have a 23 gallon tank but really should take 10 extra gallons just in case. I've seen some pretty cheap looking gas cans and some more expensive NATO cans.

What is everyone using? Feel free to post up pictures of your gas can carry rack too.

Thanks.

Rustytruck · Apr 20, 2017

I use military gas cans. Most of my Jeep friends have gone to portable boat tanks. Boat tanks have a squeeze bulb and hose to put in the filler neck and are designed to carry fuel. Really works good if you have a roof rack.

BigBlueBronco71 · Apr 20, 2017

California is a pain for gas cans but these look awesome, I'll pick some up when I get a new bumper, great reviews and even have a proper vent

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8X1YG2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_12?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AK5EA8E3B8D7

bigjhoov · Apr 20, 2017

Sceptor MFC from the military. Spendy, but nice. Check with the local military surplus for them.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...0.Xsceptor+mfc.TRS0&_nkw=sceptor+mfc&_sacat=0

billd987 · Apr 20, 2017

I ordered one of the original German spec cans (same as NATO I believe)from these guys:

https://www.jerrycan.com/

I'm very impressed with the quality. A cheap Jerry can can go bad as not all have the proper finish to deal with gasoline over the long term.

I also ordered a flexible spout from the same guys so I don't have to use the PITA CARB legal ones (only while I'm outside California, of course).

Yeller · Apr 21, 2017

I've got a simple rack that fits in the receiver. I'll see if I can find a pic

BroncoJimbo · Apr 21, 2017

I've had a few of the jerry cans over the years but they all eventually rust out.

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

bigjhoov said:
Sceptor MFC from the military. Spendy, but nice. Check with the local military surplus for them.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...0.Xsceptor+mfc.TRS0&_nkw=sceptor+mfc&_sacat=0

The local surplus store has two of these but they are in rough shape and they do not have the spout for them. Almost looks like they had paint of some sort in them.

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

billd987 said:
I ordered one of the original German spec cans (same as NATO I believe)from these guys:

https://www.jerrycan.com/

I'm very impressed with the quality. A cheap Jerry can can go bad as not all have the proper finish to deal with gasoline over the long term.

I also ordered a flexible spout from the same guys so I don't have to use the PITA CARB legal ones (only while I'm outside California, of course).

These look nice, they have something that looks like these at the local surplus store. It have the same type of cap and spout but it's more in the center of the can. $39.99 each new, I couldn't find a manufacturer name on them though.

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

Yeller said:
I've got a simple rack that fits in the receiver. I'll see if I can find a pic

Hmm, just want I though of doing except I don't have a receiver on the back bumper anymore.

But that could be fixed pretty easy. ;D

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

broncokak said:
The local surplus store has two of these but they are in rough shape and they do not have the spout for them. Almost looks like they had paint of some sort in them.

They make them in plastic too? Other than long trips they would probably be stored inside a shed.

Yeller · Apr 21, 2017

found it

Some may recognize the shape, its a modified popular vendors cooler rack. I have 2 "Blitz" cans that fit perfectly.

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

Yeller said:
found it

Some may recognize the shape, its a modified popular vendors cooler rack. I have 2 "Blitz" cans that fit perfectly.

Nice, thanks for posting. How do the Blitz cans work over long bumpy dirt roads?

Was looking at these on-line too.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ontent=19708&gclid=CL3qr-esttMCFYdMDQodLd0FSw

Yeller · Apr 21, 2017

They hold up just fine, but have a larger foot print than a jerry style can. I've been using the same ones for years without any issues or leaking. I'm interested in the units you posted from northern as well.

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

Yeller said:
They hold up just fine, but have a larger foot print than a jerry style can. I've been using the same ones for years without any issues or leaking. I'm interested in the units you posted from northern as well.

I'm starting to think the plastic can is the way to go. No just or paint to deal with. maybe have a canvas cover made to keep the sun off them while in use on the back rack...or is that over kill?

Yeller · Apr 21, 2017

In my experience it's overkill, mine sit in the sun all the time, wouldn't do it for months but for a trip not a second thought

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

Yeller said:
In my experience it's overkill, mine sit in the sun all the time, wouldn't do it for months but for a trip not a second thought

Plastic is looking better and better... ;D

broncodriver99 · Apr 21, 2017

I use the Scepter MFCs as well. I pick them up on ebay from time to time when good ones show up. Sometimes they can be hard to find as they aren't supposed to be available to the public(thanks EPA). The repair parts are available online. They are supposed to be able to take being run over by heavy vehicles without splitting. I have seen mine swollen up almost round in the back yard and no leakage or damage. They are pricey but I figure they will likely last 20+ years. The only thing I have had to do is change the rubber gasket(for Diesel) that most of them come with to Viton(for Gasoline). You can get the military spout for them and empty a full can in less than a minute. You can also make one out of a couple of PVC fittings and a piece of tubing.

I also have a couple of the NATO cans that billd987 posted but I only keep Kerosene in them. They don't get a lot of use but I have no complaints with them. They seem to be holding up fine.

broncokak · Apr 21, 2017

broncodriver99 said:
I use the Scepter MFCs as well. I pick them up on ebay from time to time when good ones show up. Sometimes they can be hard to find as they aren't supposed to be available to the public(thanks EPA). The repair parts are available online. They are supposed to be able to take being run over by heavy vehicles without splitting. I have seen mine swollen up almost round in the back yard and no leakage or damage. They are pricey but I figure they will likely last 20+ years. The only thing I have had to do is change the rubber gasket(for Diesel) that most of them come with to Viton(for Gasoline). You can get the military spout for them and empty a full can in less than a minute. You can also make one out of a couple of PVC fittings and a piece of tubing.

I also have a couple of the NATO cans that billd987 posted but I only keep Kerosene in them. They don't get a lot of use but I have no complaints with them. They seem to be holding up fine.

I saw some of the MFCS on E-bay for around $50...is that about the going rate?

Sent from my SM-G900V

broncodriver99 · Apr 21, 2017

broncokak said:
I saw some of the MFCS on E-bay for around $50...is that about the going rate?

Sent from my SM-G900V

That is pretty cheap. I think I have paid $75-$100 for mine but I only buy either unused or lightly used cans.

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