I want to add 1-2 5 gal (or so) cans to my gobi rack. Internet search and a search here pulled up a little but not as much as I had hoped.

What are you guys using? So far I like the ones offered by Gobi but I didn't like their $70 price. Is there a place to get them cheaper?

Is there a better alternative? Something that lays flat below the top rails of a standard Gobi?
Any help would be appreciated.

I want to add 1-2 5 gal (or so) cans to my gobi rack. Internet search and a search here pulled up a little but not as much as I had hoped.

What are you guys using? So far I like the ones offered by Gobi but I didn't like their $70 price. Is there a place to get them cheaper?

Is there a better alternative? Something that lays flat below the top rails of a standard Gobi?
Any help would be appreciated.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
I want to add 1-2 5 gal (or so) cans to my gobi rack. Internet search and a search here pulled up a little but not as much as I had hoped.

What are you guys using? So far I like the ones offered by Gobi but I didn't like their $70 price. Is there a place to get them cheaper?

Is there a better alternative? Something that lays flat below the top rails of a standard Gobi?
Any help would be appreciated. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can't help, but I can agree with you. Unless I'm missing something, and I might be, $70 for a plastic Jerry can seems a little steep. And I was wondering too about "can" (containers) that would fit at the front of the Gobi, stay flat under the toprail, and maybe hold 5 or 10 gallons each - one for water, one for fuel. With them up high like that, you'd have a great gravity system for topping off fuel - and even a nice shower when out camping!

I'm looking into having some made - and I'll keep you posted if I do!

Sean

I don't kow Phil. I ran the truck down to about 2.5 gallons in KS. I was really worried I'd run out and there's NOTHING in KS. Ask Adam about it, I was on the phone with him bitching about it!!!

Red cans painted black on Dennis's rig.

Hell, I can't get the image for Adams truck to link so go here:

Page 7 of the Moab Picture thread.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I'm with Phil, gas stations work for me. Besides, normally when I go wheeling Adam has 20 gallons I can use </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO!!

Thanks guys. Really just wanted to be sure I didn't miss some cool product out there.

And no, i've never been that far off road either. I have however been driving up I5 when the low full chime went off and 20 miles to the next station. Then when your fuel range message just says 'very low' without a gas station for miles. Thats fun and embarrasing to say I've done that twice now.

Check these out. I have two ($49 ea) and they're definitely Hummer grade. Amazon link.

GOBI sells the Scepter Military Jerry Cans. I have heard from a few sources that they are the best on the market. Also, they will not scratch up your GOBI rack like a metal Jerry Can.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
What are you guys using? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Gas stations.

I've never been so far off-road that I'm worried about gas, and if I did I can't imagine getting somewhere that only 5 gallons will save the day. I really don't like having a potential bomb on my roof either when wheelin'.

However, should I think I'm going to be that far from a gas station, I'd take along four mil surplus jerry cans. You can get bases that they strap to that could no doubt be adapted to a Gobi rack. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You need to go farther off-road. And since your already sitting on 30 gallons or so, what's another 5 or ten on the roof?

Seriously, I pretty much agree - there are only a few places I would take spare fuel along with me - it's the WATER cans I'm REALLY interested in. I'm mostly out in the desert when I'm off road - and you can never have too much water out there!

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
Check these out. I have two ($49 ea) and they're definitely Hummer grade.

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>


So these are the ones we were talking about a few days ago? I could definately see those with rubber matting glued to the side laying flat {or on edge if floor space is important to you) strapped down. Rubber matt preventing scratches to rack and slippage.

A couple of concerns.

1. Venting - I'm guessing they would be OK on a hot day on the roof with no vent?

2. Spillage with them on their sides - the caps would need to be really reliable, especially with the first concern.

hmmmm.

See now Alec, I see Bondages idea. I'm visioning a water can up top fixed with a nozzle from a sun shower. The desert sun warming the water for a evening shower....

It's actually a cool idea.

PLus we need to consider the cool factor for the looks of the cans...LOL

Hey try this

http://www.4by4connection.com/jerrycanholder.html



TJM jerry can holders are designed to bolt or weld into a suitable flat place on your vehicle or trailer. Manufactured from steel and powder-coated in a black finish. Does not include can or tie-downstrap.



JCANHOLD$40.50

Here is a pic

another

Closeup

final pic

well I wouldn't want the bracket/holder because I wouldn't want the cans upright. But that can is cool because of the places for the straps. One thing for sure, they wouldn't move!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I hang one of these on my GOBI ladder for a quick shower when camping. Heats up in no time. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That looks like it would hold enough water to wash your bump.

I heart outdoor showers.

After what happened during an event last year I'll carry spare gas.

I was in the back of a 12-15 truck train. As junior guy on the event team my job was pick-up trail markers set by the leader and to assist any stragglers.

One guy in our group refused to turn on his radio because it interrupted his music. (BTW, the one time I heard his music he was listening to Barry Manilow.)

Anywho, that guy was three or four trucks ahead of me. One truck between us was taking it slow. We and a few trucks fell behind and were trying to catch up. Somewhere in that catch-up process the lead truck called for a head count.

Barry Manilow was MIA. No dust trail, no radio contact, nothing.

So there I was in the middle of no f'n where, enough gas to comfortably get back to town but not enough to go find someone who may very well have missed a trail marker, lead him back to the trail and then home. I had my wife and daughters. What to do?

About the time I figured I'd rather let the coyotes eat him and not my family, he turned up. Had he not, he might have been in big trouble and I would have felt like crap for leaving someone behind.

Spare gas is like life insurance. With any luck I'll not need it and when I do, it'll only be once.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
Spare gas is like life insurance. With any luck I'll not need it and when I do, it'll only be once. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And its something to carry on the $2k rack...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I hang one of these on my GOBI ladder for a quick shower when camping. Heats up in no time. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Don't lie. You don't shower when you camp.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
After what happened during an event last year I'll carry spare gas.

I was in the back of a 12-15 truck train. As junior guy on the event team my job was pick-up trail markers set by the leader and to assist any stragglers.

One guy in our group refused to turn on his radio because it interrupted his music. (BTW, the one time I heard his music he was listening to Barry Manilow.)

Anywho, that guy was three or four trucks ahead of me. One truck between us was taking it slow. We and a few trucks fell behind and were trying to catch up. Somewhere in that catch-up process the lead truck called for a head count.

Barry Manilow was MIA. No dust trail, no radio contact, nothing.

So there I was in the middle of no f'n where, enough gas to comfortably get back to town but not enough to go find someone who may very well have missed a trail marker, lead him back to the trail and then home. I had my wife and daughters. What to do?

About the time I figured I'd rather let the coyotes eat him and not my family, he turned up. Had he not, he might have been in big trouble and I would have felt like crap for leaving someone behind.

Spare gas is like life insurance. With any luck I'll not need it and when I do, it'll only be once. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Aren't you always supposed to keep the truck behind you in sight.

I wondered if you'd catch that.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
After what happened during an event last year I'll carry spare gas.

I was in the back of a 12-15 truck train. As junior guy on the event team my job was pick-up trail markers set by the leader and to assist any stragglers.

One guy in our group refused to turn on his radio because it interrupted his music. (BTW, the one time I heard his music he was listening to Barry Manilow.)

Anywho, that guy was three or four trucks ahead of me. One truck between us was taking it slow. We and a few trucks fell behind and were trying to catch up. Somewhere in that catch-up process the lead truck called for a head count.

Barry Manilow was MIA. No dust trail, no radio contact, nothing.

So there I was in the middle of no f'n where, enough gas to comfortably get back to town but not enough to go find someone who may very well have missed a trail marker, lead him back to the trail and then home. I had my wife and daughters. What to do?

About the time I figured I'd rather let the coyotes eat him and not my family, he turned up. Had he not, he might have been in big trouble and I would have felt like crap for leaving someone behind.

Spare gas is like life insurance. With any luck I'll not need it and when I do, it'll only be once. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Aren't you always supposed to keep the truck behind you in sight. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

and the one in front of you, unless they are Alec or Phil, than you just meet them back at the Gonzo.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I hang one of these on my GOBI ladder for a quick shower when camping. Heats up in no time. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That looks like it would hold enough water to wash your bump.

I heart outdoor showers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It holds enough for 2-3 showers, should I wash my truck with the leftover or be nice and share with Nostrilla? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh, you are so sharing Mr. Sanfrancysto.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
and the one in front of you, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>No, just the one behind one. It is the responsibility of the one in front of you, to keep you in sight. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is that where the expression "Watch your @$$" came from?

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CslRkH2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
Spare gas is like life insurance. With any luck I'll not need it and when I do, it'll only be once. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And its something to carry on the $2k rack... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


x2
ROFLMFAO

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Bondage, try this nifty idea </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nah. They don't come in black and look silly strapped to the $2,000,000,000 Gobi rack.

Sean