A new Burley build - passenger side swing away

[j_dirge]

I need ideas.

Burl Beveridge is building a matching swing away for my passenger side.
Its primary function will be holding jerry cans/water jug. 3, I think.

When not serving that gas can function, the tray (a flip down is the "plan") will be a convenient locale for tool box, cooler, Q100 BBQ, a chess board (thanks, Dan N.).. and what ever else... maybe a part-time ski rack

So here's the question I've got for TheSamba crew, here:

What are some good jerry can hold downs on the market. We really don't want to build soemthing from scratch.. Looking for straps, cages, what have you,.. that can be incorporated into the build.

Its been some 20 yrs since I've been much into the offroad scene, so I have some catching up to do with what is offered out there.

Help a chap find some answers/links?

Thanks guys!.. and gals!

I'll keep the thread alive as the build progresses.. The mounting flanges are being cut as we speak.. May be a very Merry Christmas for Dirges 2WD 16er. Woo hoo!
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-89 GL Westy, SVX.. finally.

-57 pan f/g buggy with a 67 pancake Type 3 "S"
"Jimi Hendrix owned one. Richard Nixon did not"
-Grand Tour, Season 1, episodes 4 and 5

[joseph928]

The old military ones look cheap, they have the tray and hold down is a strap or a 1 inch metal strap. That said I really like my Gary Lee.
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1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug.

[syncrodoka]

Most holders that I know of mount the cans horizontally as they are designed to work on the roof where aerodynamics is a issue. It depends on what style of jerry cans that you have as well- scepter, NATO or old US screw on style.

I like the simplicity of the expedition exchange design and I expect it would be durable.
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/cart/product.php?productid=19234&cat=287&page=1

Bajarack-

Frontrunner-

The Adventure Trailers aluminum can holders are dreamy-

[j_dirge]

<drool..>


Got some homework to do.. But those are right on target for what I'm after.

Only upright.. The Frontrunner looks like 3 would fit just right, if upright.
I am ready for new cans, too.. So am not limited by what I have.. This can be built for which ever can is best. Your thoughts on cans?

Thanks, man!
Hope to have this in time to show at Burningvan.


Joeseph928,
Gary Lee builds very nice product.. But that's my blue van there in the first post.. Already Burleyed on the right side, back side, and underside.. and am matching it.. because,.. well I'm into fashion. Yeah. baby!
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-89 GL Westy, SVX.. finally.

-57 pan f/g buggy with a 67 pancake Type 3 "S"
"Jimi Hendrix owned one. Richard Nixon did not"
-Grand Tour, Season 1, episodes 4 and 5

[syncrodoka]

Frontrunner does make a vertical version, though much less elegant than the AT version -

[j_dirge]

[joseph928]

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I am opting myself out of this game...

the amount of things you guys add to the westy amaze me and make me drool..

if I follow you guys my engine gonna explode with the extra weight... and/or need a new name kinda like "The Slug of the Hiway"



anyway, Jim you're ahead of the game with the SVX in the waiting...May I suggest that you need an full lenght roof rack?

very cool.. I like it...

[j_dirge]

[syncrodoka]

Gas is about 6Lbs a gallon so trying to get a full jerry can off of a rack and back to ground level can be a chore.

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[bluefirefly]

[Syncrozilla]

[WestyBob]

British Pacific makes some jerry carriers that are inexpensive and strong enough although not as robust as the frontrunners:

http://www.britishpacific.com/content.php?f=jerrycan

If interested, recommend you call them about fitment to your particular fuel can.

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[j_dirge]

[syncrodoka]

[Syncrozilla]

Warning thread hijack

I seem to recall a few years ago a few syncro owners from the PNW installing wires on the undercarriage of their syncros that would drag on the ground. At the time I thought this was kind of silly. The claim was it helped with driver fatigue and some other claims which I can't remember right now. Perhaps with a accessory like this a Jerry can could be safely filled while left on it's mount? Alternatively this could be used as excellent justification for a TDI syncro. That would completely eliminate the need for lifting heavy cans of gasoline.
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[WestyBob]

Continuing with hijacked thread ....

That began with a particular person (name withheld to protect the innocent) and rapidly spread to a few close friends but not much beyond. Upon close interrogation the users claimed a real personal feeling of calm and etc. on long drives -- sort of the concept of ensuring grounding everything that needed to be grounded in the rig but either wasn't or was unknown. Whatever works I say ...

Doubt it would have anything to do with personal safety regarding fuel cans. Seems the biggest issues with the latter is filling such while sitting on plastic rather than rubber or metal. Ground filling still likely best insurance.

[j_dirge]