Jerry cans storing on there side

[fatcat]

Hi Guys,

i need to fit 2 jerry cans in the Defender for our Simpson trip coming up,

when they are empty i will put them on the roof

can i put them sidewise on the floor below the kids feet or will they leak.

Is that safe

Thanks

[Eevo]

try it at home before you go

[austastar]

Hi,
Dad carried a Jerry can on its side (neck to the top) in a bracket along side the chassis rail of a Toyota Dyna for nearly 30 years and 200,000 km.
It sat on a wooden plank hinged at the back and held up with two long threaded bolts with wing-nuts wired together to stop them releasing.
It is still being used and doesn't leak.

Check the rubber seal and wire the lid closed to prevent 'accidental' loosening.

Cheers

[pop058]

army did (still does ??) transport them as you propose.

[p38arover]

Paul, that's on edge, not on side.

I assumed he meant on the larger flat side. I carried one on the roof of my RRC like that.

[Bushie]

Just make sure the seals are top notch, especially if they are going inside.
Leaking diesel will drive you out of the vehicle with the smell.


Martyn


Martyn

[d2dave]

As has been stated, check the seals. I have about 5 jerry cans. Some seal 100%, some don't.

A good way to test them is fill with petrol and leave in the sun and carefully open it after a couple of hours.

I had one a while ago that in the sun had built that much pressure that when I opened it the air being released blew my hat off.

Also make sure it can't move around. Many years ago I had one in the boot of my car, lying down and unrestrained, full of petrol.
It somehow managed to hook the bit where you pull to open them and I had a boot full of fuel

[Xtreme]

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Also make sure it can't move around. ............

^^x2
I'd also suggest that you put carpet or rubber on each side as even the slightest movement will wear through the sides amazingly fast.

[dromader driver]

err umm not in the cabin with the kids! if it all goes pear shape it is not a good look.

[Homestar]

As mentioned, there are plenty of military vehicles (including my 101) that have jerry cans mounted on thier side. In the 101 holder, I actually have to put the can in upside down and then it swings up to hold it sideways. Either full or empty it doesn't leak, and neither shoud one in good condition. As mentioned though, if the worst were to happen and you had an accident and rolled the vehcile - would you want them flying around the back seat with the kids?