Jerry cans on rear of caravans

Depends whats in them Get hit in the rear with them full of petrol would get interesting.

Some people will say you shouldnt put ANYTHING on the back of a van as it alters its stability.

Its not illegal Just very unwise.

I done a quick search and this is the best piece of information I have found for carrying jerry cans. http://www.whatsupdownunder.com.au/News/Tips-Hints/Carrying-Extra-Fuel/Jerry-Cans-February-2015

G'day Bob,

As said it's not the smartest thing to do, adding extra weight on the rear of your van. It can effect the balance. Having said that, you do see a lot of vans with all sorts of things on the back bumper.

Also I think it also depends on what is in the jerry cans or containers.
Water, although the heaviest, would be from a weight angle the worst, but from a safety angle the best.
Petrol, the lightest would be the most dangerous and maybe illegal.
Diesel, probably somewhere in between from both the weight and safety angles.

As far as being allowed, or legal, I think the best people to ask would be the relevant transport authority in your state. Certain rules and regulations can vary between states. As an example, I have heard that in NSW, you need a system to monitor the breakaway battery voltage if your van is so equipped. Other states, as far as I know, have no such requirement at present.

Cheers
Pop

I am under the impression that any dangerous good carried must be protected and not in an exposed position. To me anyone carrying petrol on the rear bar of a trailer/camper or caravan is just a plain idiot. If someone was to hit you in the rear and as a result the petrol ignited you would be find yourself in 7 sorts of sh@t.
Common sense tells you its a potential disaster waiting to happen. Make a decent frame/holder and put it on the a frame of the towed vehicle. Just because your vehicle may have Gerry can holders on its rear bar does not mean it is safe to carry petrol. Water or diesel are way safer and the manufacturer will never tell you to carry petrol.

Not sure of the rules about fuel cans but I was following a van with water container on the back blocking out the left hand indicator

Hope the replies you received helped you make a decision about fitting jerry cans lol. If you do fit them depending on what you store in them be careful where you drive because you may end up with your wheel clamped and protesters circling your van like Indians on the hunt.