H3 Fuel Can Carrier Mount - install and review

[Beastmaster]

The writeup of the only known non-roof rack method of carrying a fuel can on the H3 can be found here:

http://www.azhog.com/h3_gas_carrier/h3_can_carrier.htm

Let me know if there's any misspellings, editing changes, etc. that need to be made.

Thanks!
Steve

[Sewie]

Nice write-up. Thanks! :)

[vador99]

Do you think it can fit an h2?

[hmrlvr]

The writeup of the only known non-roof rack method of carrying a fuel can on the H3 can be found here:

http://www.azhog.com/h3_gas_carrier/h3_can_carrier.htm

Let me know if there's any misspellings, editing changes, etc. that need to be made.

Thanks!
Steve

Nice job, thanks

[The Green Lantern]

Great Job!! I thought about putting one a long time ago but now I'm worrying about the weight load since I got 35" tire back on there. Thanks

[Beastmaster]

Great Job!! I thought about putting one a long time ago but now I'm worrying about the weight load since I got 35" tire back on there. Thanks

35" tires on a stock rim or aftermarket? If it's a 35 on a stock rim, weigh the difference between that and a 33" tire on a stock rim and then add 33 lbs. If the total doesn't exceed a delta of 70-75lbs, you're fine.

The Hummer Regional Manager for Arizona says you can increase the weight max on the tire carrier by 70-75lbs. That can be tire, tire+fuel can, etc...

[Beastmaster]

Do you think it can fit an h2?

Yes, if you do this:

Have someone locally cut the old plate out, and weld a new plate that matches the 8 bolt pattern for the H2.

[Mr. I - Man]

Yes, if you do this:

Have someone locally cut the old plate out, and weld a new plate that matches the 8 bolt pattern for the H2.

Or you can try this it works on the H2 perfectly and it also secures the gas cap making it tamper proof, it might also work on the H3.
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17484&page=2

[Beastmaster]

I've added some pictures and commentary to the review.

I've added pictures showing the additional amount of space the carrier takes up, how it relates to departure angle, rear hatch opening clearance, a closer view of the lock, and the use of a proper colored can.

I also show a side by side view of my H1's can carrier height and my wife's H3 can carrier height - it's very interesting to see the difference.

-Steve

[Beastmaster]

Or you can try this it works on the H2 perfectly and it also secures the gas cap making it tamper proof, it might also work on the H3.
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17484&page=2

I like that carrier, the problem is - where do you bolt it? The H3 doesn't have a swing away bar like the H2 does or the H1 does with aftermarket carriers.

-Steve

[Mr. I - Man]

I like that carrier, the problem is - where do you bolt it? The H3 doesn't have a swing away bar like the H2 does or the H1 does with aftermarket carriers.

-Steve

Ah, I was wondering that about the H3, there in lies the problem. Maybe to the bumper that is what it was originally designed for, albeit on a British military D90

[Beastmaster]

Ah, I was wondering that about the H3, there in lies the problem. Maybe to the bumper that is what it was originally designed for, albeit on a British military D90

No can do - the rear door swings towards the driver's side.

[wpage]

On mine I took some 1.5 aluminum L stock and mounted it under the H3 Stock D rings. Using 2 L's to make a vitual square. Then I mounted a large metal L bar for a future front optional tow ball mount. This same opening is my bolt thru for my military type mounting for 5 or 6 gal metalic gas can. It works well for gas can application...
Regards,
W. Page

[Beastmaster]

On mine I took some 1.5 aluminum L stock and mounted it under the H3 Stock D rings. Using 2 L's to make a vitual square. Then I mounted a large metal L bar for a future front optional tow ball mount. This same opening is my bolt thru for my military type mounting for 5 or 6 gal metalic gas can. It works well for gas can application...
Regards,
W. Page

Pics?

And how does that affect the departure/approach angle?

[HummBebe]

Beautiful write up Beastie, I especially like the "finger" part:D:D:D

[f5fstop]

The Hummer Regional Manager for Arizona says you can increase the weight max on the tire carrier by 70-75lbs. That can be tire, tire+fuel can, etc...

Who says what? Regional managers http://hometown.aol.com/f5fstop01/images/rollingonfloorlaughing.gif = marketing or financial person...not an engineer.

[Beastmaster]

Who says what? Regional managers http://hometown.aol.com/f5fstop01/images/rollingonfloorlaughing.gif = marketing or financial person...not an engineer.

Actually, the regional manager for Arizona is not a marketing guy - he's a techie more than a marketing person.

His background with Hummers dates back to 1992, when he was sent off to learn everything there was to them by a (then) fledgling group wanting to sell this newfangled vehicle that Arnold was touting and driving. He's able to fix 'em, drive 'em, and sell 'em. He knows a ton about the product line, and when he gives me a contact name at either GM or AM General, I get the answer I need when he doesn't have it.

So - I trust what he gives me....

[f5fstop]

So, you are saying the regional hummer guy works for AM General or the General?

[Beastmaster]

So, you are saying the regional hummer guy works for AM General or the General? Neither. The way Arizona's distribution works from what I can tell is that the Lund Group (who just happens to own 3 of the 4 Hummer dealers in Arizona) acts also as a port distributor. He works for Lund, and his salary is (or was) paid for by AMG and GM. I think now that the H1 is gone, his $$$ is coming all from GM now. I've known him for 5 years, and like I said, he goes way back to the original AM General dealer network when they established it. He's paid specifically to know the Hummer product line in and out, both mechanically and sales wise. He also test drives pre-production units as well, and is currently given a 2004 H2 to drive as a personal vehicle. He had an 2001 H1 as his personal vehicle for a while, and before that a 98 H1 wagon. Of course, it's nice having a GM Proving Ground test site in the same county as well....he gets to test out all the new toys. He also "teaches" other dealer reps and GM Execs the ins and outs of the vehicles. For example - GM and AMG sent in 2004 a ton of trucks (including the 2004 Optimizer H1 and the then new SUT, along with a pre-production Duramax H1 Alpha) , and he was responsible for teaching GM reps how the trucks perform off road. I helped participate in that, and it was fun. He's also done Moab, sand dunes, Paragon, you name it, he's been there with an H1 or H2. It's a really killer job, IMHO. Whenever he retires, I'd love to take his place. He gets decent money for driving around, going off roading, testing new accessories, and breaking stuff. All in a shirt and tie too - it's hilarious seeing him go around in a mud and dirt covered truck and he's all dressed up.

[f5fstop]

Works for a distributor and is paid by GM, or is he paid by Ratheon? Just curious, would like to look him up.

[TheArchiTexan]

what is it used for? Carrying large cans of kool-aid? you nigger

[Beastmaster]

what is it used for? Carrying large cans of kool-aid? you nigger

Interesting. Considering that my ethnicity isn't of that persuasion, I think you should highly reconsider your choice of descriptive language.

[The ArchiTexan]

what is it used for? Carrying large cans of kool-aid? you nigger


:confused: :confused:

[Steve - SanJose]

wtf, what's the topic?

[Beastmaster]

wtf, what's the topic?

It's supposed to be about a fuel can carrier mount.

[TheArchiTexan]

http://www.gessford.com/work/images/Kool-Aid-Cobra-03411.JPG

[PARAGON]

what is it used for? Carrying large cans of kool-aid? you niggeryou obviously know that Steve is Jewish and used that misnomer in jest to try to get a rise out of someone.

What, exactly, is your point to posting on this thread?

[TheArchiTexan]

you obviously know that Steve is Jewish and used that misnomer in jest to try to get a rise out of someone.

What, exactly, is your point to posting on this thread?1. who is steve?
2. WTF did my racist comment have to do with Jews?
3.Why are you talking?
4.i thought we discussed when i see you on the trails we will further our past conversations
5.The point of this post is more of a promotional attatchment

[HummBebe]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Name.jpg

[TheArchiTexan]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Suck.gif

[HummBebe]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Hating-U.jpg

[HummBebe]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/DropDead.jpg

[HummBebe]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Die.jpg

[PARAGON]

1. who is steve?
2. WTF did my racist comment have to do with Jews?
3.Why are you talking?
4.i thought we discussed when i see you on the trails we will further our past conversations
5.The point of this post is more of a promotional attatchmentSteve is the person you attempted to slander. Do you hear me talking? We discussed nothing of the sort, besides YOU on the trails is a joke, right? The point of your post is continued confirmation of your inane inability to say what you think. For if you did that, you would be speechless.

[HummBebe]

what is it used for? Carrying large cans of kool-aid? you nigger


http://mediamatters.org/static/img/horowitz_franken_racist.jpg

[Beastmaster]

you obviously know that Steve is Jewish and used that misnomer in jest to try to get a rise out of someone.

What, exactly, is your point to posting on this thread?

I wonder the same thing myself. Why is this guy's AE even in existence?

[Ipedog]

AE's are for cowards and bring teh suck. Plain and simple. :mad:

Now back to our regularly scheduled thread...

This is a great write up. Thanks for taking the time and for so clearly explaining the product. I don't need something like this now, but if I did this thread would have saved me tons of hassle. Thanks :)

[TheArchiTexan]

Steve is the person you attempted to slander. Do you hear me talking? We discussed nothing of the sort, besides YOU on the trails is a joke, right? The point of your post is continued confirmation of your inane inability to say what you think. For if you did that, you would be speechless.you still havent answered all the questions retard. Try again.

[HummBebe]

what is it used for? Carrying large cans of kool-aid? you nigger

That question???

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/moron.jpg

[The Green Lantern]

Should I tell, who's behind that mask???

[HummBebe]

Out him/her!!!:mad:

[PARAGON]

you still havent answered all the questions retard. Try again.Golly, you think you're a wit, but you're only half right.

I answered all of them, one and two go together silly.

[TheArchiTexan]

Golly, you think you're a wit, but you're only half right.

I answered all of them, one and two go together silly.Did you just say golly? Wow....nuff said

[HummBebe]

Out him/her!!!:mad:


DO IT!!!!!

[TheArchiTexan]

DO IT!!!!!out me? ill slap the taste out your mouth. Who tha fawk gon out me? you got no moderators biatch

[f5fstop]

Out him/her!!!:mad:

X2

[HummBebe]

out me? ill slap the taste out your mouth. Who tha fawk gon out me? you got no moderators biatch

Hit a nerve eh?

Bring it.

[Ipedog]

DO IT!!!!!

X3! AE's bring the suck! :mad:

[PARAGON]

Did you just say golly? Wow....nuff saidYeah! It's called a vocabulary! Got one?

[HumbleAg]

out me? ill slap the taste out your mouth. Who tha fawk gon out me? you got no moderators biatch


I think mullet-head must be addicted to abuse. What happened to:

"Once again your off topic and trying to start another fight on the internet. Just go somewhere else with that."

Remember that?

It is obvious you are not needed or wanted here. I personally think you should be banned for the racist comments, anyone else agree?

[TheArchiTexan]

I think mullet-head must be addicted to abuse. What happened to:

"Once again your off topic and trying to start another fight on the internet. Just go somewhere else with that."

Remember that?

It is obvious you are not needed or wanted here. I personally think you should be banned for the racist comments, anyone else agree?hey jack ass if you havent figured it out yet someone hacks into my account. I cant help it. I know your not that stupid, cant you tell the different personalities and no its not skitso. Anyways I have created another name so that you wont be mistaked by this retard. So go on and abuse thearchitexan name..

[SnakeH2]

Anyways I have created another name so that you wont be mistaked by this retard. So go on and abuse thearchitexan name..

What's your new name? Thepolesmoker

[dеiтайожни]

hey jack ass if you havent figured it out yet someone hacks into my account. I cant help it. I know your not that stupid, cant you tell the different personalities and no its not skitso. Anyways I have created another name so that you wont be mistaked by this retard. So go on and abuse thearchitexan name..

Why don't you start taking responsibility for your own actions, instead of blaming everything you say that doesn't go over well here on someone who "hacked" your account?

[HummBebe]

Maybe he's Ivana Humpalot???

LMFAO......thats funny:D

[The Green Lantern]

Maybe he's Ivana Humpalot???

LMFAO......thats funny:D


Bwua ha ha ha ha!!... lol :D :D