H3 Fuel Can Carrier Mount - install and review
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 |
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Nice write-up. Thanks! :)
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Do you think it can fit an h2?
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Nice job, thanks |
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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
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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... |
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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. |
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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/s...t=17484&page=2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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No can do - the rear door swings towards the driver's side. |
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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 |
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Pics? And how does that affect the departure/approach angle? |
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Beautiful write up Beastie, I especially like the "finger" part:D:D:D
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Who says what? Regional managers = marketing or financial person...not an engineer. |
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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.... |
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So, you are saying the regional hummer guy works for AM General or the General?
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Works for a distributor and is paid by GM, or is he paid by Ratheon? Just curious, would like to look him up.
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