Fuel tank idea?

webshot · 04-02-2008, 09:26 AM

Some opinions,

You think one of these on the roof in my ARB rack would work? Seems like a cheap refueling solution for on the trail.

Amazon.com: Blitz 11055 Fuel Station 15 Gallon Container: Automotive

Thanks!

codymurfy · 04-02-2008, 09:30 AM

I dont see why not, as long as it can be secured very good. Not too sure about it leaking though?

webshot · 04-02-2008, 09:35 AM

Yea leaking is an issue for sure. I was also a little woried about to much weight on the roof making the vehicle top heavy.

mattmainster · 04-02-2008, 09:36 AM

That would be an extra 120 lbs on the roof when full. Your center of gravity would be high.,

webshot · 04-02-2008, 09:48 AM

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mattmainster previously said:

That would be an extra 120 lbs on the roof when full. Your center of gravity would be high.,

I'm not sure where else you could put it. I guess I could try to mount it under the rear end like other have suggested.

sephcm · 04-02-2008, 10:00 AM

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webshot previously said:

I'm not sure where else you could put it. I guess I could try to mount it under the rear end like other have suggested.

I'd worry about ripping the nozzle off and spilling out the contents.

webshot · 04-02-2008, 10:11 AM

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sephcm previously said:

I'd worry about ripping the nozzle off and spilling out the contents.

LOL perhaps I could just duct tape the nozzle to the fuel inlet since this thing drinks so much gas!

**caddo** · 04-02-2008, 10:13 AM

I see no reason why the roof rack cant carry the tank... there are plenty of folks who has 3-4 5gal containers up there..

It's not necessary cheaper, the plastic jugs cost less, but it's cool to carry that much fuel in single container.

Go4aRyd · 04-02-2008, 10:20 AM

Filling up a container while in contact with a vehicle is a potential static discharge problem. Be sure and do your homework before fitting and filling.... would hate it if someone lost their rig or were hurt.

**Sky** · 04-02-2008, 10:23 AM

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webshot previously said:

I'm not sure where else you could put it. I guess I could try to mount it under the rear end like other have suggested.

The nozzle is gravity-fed so you would have to put the gas into another container then into the FJ's gas tank for it to work there.