Thread: Jerry's carrieed on the roof rack

Not recommended, but if you have no alternative and a properly designed and secure roof rack it should be OK.

I have done this in the past and as long as you use the fuel from the roof ASAP, you will limit any damage that may be caused, remembering that it is speed and corrugations which are the major cause of damage.

I agree with Numpty.

A reduction in stability if you put a lot up there is an issue too

the problem is that there is no room in the D1 (swmbo and two kids) for the jerry's and l would really rather carry them outside than inside anyway .....i don't really have to want to build a rear bar just for that ......was maybe even thinking about some kind of swing away hitch receiver carrier or something ....

cheers

As mentioned, not ideal but if you have no option......

Be careful when strapping two jerrys next to each other, with the constant vibration, they can rub up against each other causing a failure (and heat!).

I placed bits of foam between mine (in the back of the ute) to reduce this.

Also, your Centre of Gravity will be raised so be careful on those bends ;)

go for it............looks like you will have no choice like most us travellers

i put a piece of cardboard between my jerries

just be mindful of the weight you have up there

what about of get made a tank to fit on the foot well of the rear seats?

I always carry 2 Jerrys on the roof with my Safety devices rack and have had no problems, I honestly cant tell the difference if they are up there or not. I generally do the Boulia to Alice trip in a day with this set up, so I think as long as your Roofrack is up to it and you dont have any other heavy gear up top, you should be right, as always, drive to the conditions.

Crump, that Defe looks very nice, post more pic on the Defe section please