Thread: Rear Jerry Can Holders for Landy

Hi Steve

Cannot help with the jerry can holder however would be interested to see photos when you are finished.

Click on the link below to my photo's, not sure if the setup will suit you however you will see that I have installed the batteries behind the fridge slide. I have the isolation switch between the front seats (already installed when I purchased) already thinking about changing from the idot type switch to an automatic/electronic type as twice over easter I forgot to either isolate or unisolate the batteries. The cable run from the battery box to the centre console where the isolation switch is fitted than out the back of the console across the floor to the cargo area. I'm yet to fit some protective coverings around the cables. If you are running ply across the top of the wheel arches you should be able to fit batteries underneath.

Good idea.
i'll keep you informed

Hi Steve ... it's always been a bit of a problem to fit 2 swing arms at the back of a Defender baring in mind that a large part is actually the door and the rest cannot be covered because of lights and the number plate. Come to think of it .. I've never seen a Defender with 2 swing arms :?: You also have the issue of always having to open the arm to get into the back. Wouldn't a roof rack be a better option to carry the jerries and a second spare??

For the Jerry Can holder itself I can suggest Aussie Disposals http://www.aussiedisposals.com.au/product_...38&parent_ids=6, they have a heavy duty one for $46.

I would get 2 of these bolt them lying down on a roof rack .. no tie downs required .. no swing arms to get in the way .. no extra weight. (if you have a roof rack already of course [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] )

Just a thought ...

Henry.

Mmm It seams i may have to go down that road.
i have to weigh it up.
Extra Tank at $1000 or cheaper.

jerry's and rack or dont go far...

Hiya Steve,

The only twin swingaway I've seen was on the rear of a QuadTec box back.

IMO, I'd avoid sticking things on the back/side/roof when it comes to fuel/water storage. What's wrong with putting tanks underneath/inside using some of the dead space and use the advantage of keeping the weight low?

1 - You can replace the original tank with a long-range version.
2 - Another fuel tank under the drivers seat (45L)
3 - A fuel tank can be stuck in the rear wing between the filler & main tank (45L).
4 - Water can be put in the passenger side rear wing (45L)
5 - Another spot for a custom water tank is under the rear seats (60-70L).

Hope that gives you some more food for thought.

Mark.

Well i'll have to weigh it all up.
for now i'm thinking as most of you know i do alot.
then i take drastic action and just do something...

Originally posted by sclarke
Well i'll have to weigh it all up.

With all those fuel tanks mentioned above you will certainly weight it up! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

Ron

The swing-away carrier on the back of my County isn't bad for a home made one.

If anyone wants photos for ideas, let me know.

Also, I took a lot of photos of various mods done by people to RRs, Discos, and Series/Defenders at Cooma in 1998.

I can scan those and put them up somewhere.

Ron