Question re: metal jerry cans
#1
JK Freak
Thread Starter
Question re: metal jerry cans
I recently got a Rock Hard 4x4 jerry can mount and a metal Blitz can for my jeep. For those of you who have the same type jerry cans, do you keep fuel in them all the time, year round on the jeep, or do you only fill it when you need the extra fuel? I'm just wondering if it's best to keep them full year round to avoid rust and expansion/contraction issues or is it okay to use it on a need-be basis? What would you recommend?
Here's my set-up...
Here's my set-up...
#4
JK Freak
Thread Starter
So other than when you use the fuel...temporarily, LOL, you ride with full jerry cans on the back of the jeep all the time?
Last edited by Runewolf1973; 05-01-2013 at 09:31 PM.
#5
JK Junkie
I run an OR-FAB carrier with dual Jerry cans. I only keep the cans on my rig when headed out on a long trip or when I will be in the woods for awhile.
I really don't need the extra weight back there for day to day driving. At 6.1 lbs per gallon plus the weight of the metal cans at 9 lbs each that is an extra 80 lbs hanging out back there.
I would say if you keep them full then you need to cycle the fuel or use a product like Stabil to keep the fuel from going bad.
I really don't need the extra weight back there for day to day driving. At 6.1 lbs per gallon plus the weight of the metal cans at 9 lbs each that is an extra 80 lbs hanging out back there.
I would say if you keep them full then you need to cycle the fuel or use a product like Stabil to keep the fuel from going bad.