What to do with Gas tanks when no roof rack?

Magus2727 · May 15, 2010

I have a trip at the end of the month that I will need 2-3 5 gallon containers of gasoline for the 4 day trip. I do not have a roof rack but I do have the rails with the two cross braces. where or how have people mounted or stored their full containers of Gas when going on a long outing?

I am thinking of moving the slats so it some what sandwiches the containers and then running bungee cords or some sort of tie downs going through the handle and such.

Thanks for any help!

joe_peters · May 16, 2010

1. http://www.agrisupply.com/product.asp?pn=60848

2. Trailer.

Johnnie Walker · May 16, 2010

Or a sturdy hitch type rack that can support a decent amount of weight.

Magus2727 · May 16, 2010

Do you think a set of 2x4's across the runners on the top would work? I just dont have the $$ for a hitch type mount... I have a set of 4 tires and an alignment that is taking any extra money before the trip.

The 2x4's would get the weight off the roof it self and along the roof carrier runners...

winkosmosis · May 16, 2010

joe_peters said:
1. http://www.agrisupply.com/product.asp?pn=60848

2. Trailer.

Why shouldn't he just strap them between the rack crossbars? Too much weight?

Magus2727 · May 16, 2010

it may be a little to much weight... a gallon is about 5-6 lbs... so 15 would be 75 Lb's up top....

joe_peters · May 16, 2010

winkosmosis said:
Why shouldn't he just strap them between the rack crossbars? Too much weight?

1. Spillage.

2. Gas (depending on conditions) 8.66 pounds per gallon. that would be about 43.4 pounds per can, and then add in the weight of the can--maximum offroad weight capacity factory roofrack 150 lbs--with the weight properly spread out.

Wallyman · May 16, 2010

Im agreeing with the spillage factor. Just too much weight and too much room for them to move. Get some JB weld and some conduit, build a rack on the super cheap:cheers:
Hey ive seen it done and work for a while.

kastein · May 17, 2010

Wouldn't use JB weld for that...

Putting them on the roof and strapping them down will collapse your roof and make it look like hell. The roof of the XJ is pretty bouncy, it's about midway between a soup can and a license plate in thickness and only has a smallish support crossbar every few feet.

2x4s could work, but I would use some sort of hitch mounted rack or put them in the trunk.

ehall · May 17, 2010

works for sandwich too

Apostle · May 17, 2010

if you have the mount bases, you could temporarily mount them to the bumper. when you get home, take them off. only have a couple holes in bumper when done.
(cheap way)

otherwise, recommend you get that hitch mount and put them there

RCP Phx · May 17, 2010

These are really getting popular.They come in all sizes and shapes,they are modular and can be easily mounted in all kinds of configurations.

What to do with Gas tanks when no roof rack?

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