Which Jerry Cans

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 29, 2006 at 22:38

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Member - Stan (VIC)

Planning for Madigan Line Trip later this year and need to get 12 quality
metal jerry cans. So far found 2 kinds which look OK:

The Aussie Disposals Ex-Military Jerry Cans, which I can get for about $25 each
and Pro-Quip jerry cans, which I can get for about $32 each...

Anyone had any experiences with the above jerry cans in outback? Any pros/cons
with either of them?

Thanks,

Stan

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Reply By: Footloose - Saturday, Apr 29, 2006 at 22:52

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Apr 29, 2006 at 23:43

Saturday, Apr 29, 2006 at 23:43

Hi Stan,

I used to have problems with metal jerries - leaking from the tops, paint flaking inside and rubbing thru on the outside. I now use plastic jerries which are much better in my opinion - never leak, and very durable. I use mostly the black Rheem which are about $30 each.

Since you are using petrol and I assume that the jerries will be stored inside the vehicle, you must have a jerry that won't leak.

You'll be following our tracks - we did it in 2004 and are doing it again a couple of weeks before your group.

Cheers
Phil

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Follow Up By: Ruth from Birdsville Caravan Park - Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 11:54

Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 11:54

Hey Phil, lucky they will be following your tracks - going to be very 'adventuresome' out there this year!

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Follow Up By: Member - Stan (VIC) - Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 14:42

Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 14:42

Hi Phil,

Yes, planning to store the jerries in the car, hence the question about them.
Plastics jerries in the car is not the option for this trip due to the Trip Leader requirements...

The plan is to secure them with the steel pole through the jerry handles, tightened on both ends and secured to cargo barrier.

Yeah, looks like we'll be following your tracks till Camp 16, and then going
up the Hay River/Batton Hill camp.

Stan

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 20:39

Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 20:39

Hi Ruth, I guess I can lead them all astray :-))) The groups I know are all well prepared, so can't imagine too many getting lost.

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 21:03

Sunday, Apr 30, 2006 at 21:03

Hi Stan,

We all know that in an ideal world, we wouldn't take petrol jerries inside a vehicle. But I understand where you're coming from.

If it were me, I'd negotiate with the leader to take the plastic jerries for your petrol. I've been in the situation where the slightest leak of petrol fumes from metal jerries inside the vehicle causes a problem. Just the smell of it drives you crazy and you keep wondering when you're going to blow up!

I took a 90series TD Prado on the 2004 Madigan Line trip. I also removed the centre seats, and made a steel cage to encase the jerries - could easily fit 12 jerries (three rows of 4) in the middle section - and they were firmly secured by the steel cage. But being diesel, I didn't need to carry that many. Also I find the ratchet straps to be the most secure method of holding down jerries. A metal bar can rub thru. I'd also suggest that all jerries need to be secured firmly to the floor.

For reasons of safety, I would never use a Tanami pump to pump petrol from inside a vehicle. You'll only need to transfer fuel, probably twice on the trip - just get the jerry cans out, eliminate the static and pour them into a funnel.

You will have weight issues for this trip - its very hard on suspension - you'll have 350kgs of fuel alone. Leave any heavy, unnecessary stuff at home.

Cheers
Phil