I would put it on the spare. In those pics you loose what limited rear visibility thats already there. The way you are talking about it should work....shouldnt have to get crazy thick on it imo.

Thanks to all for your input.
Most likely I'll be collecting all of the parts over the next month or so, and fabricating some time in Dec.
I would be on it sooner, but I've got two back-country trips lined up for Nov.
I'll post some pics. once it's underway.

If you decide to make an extra, I'd be interested in buying one.

I happen to have a 50's era German jerry can (the real wehrmacht can) that I'm refinishing...it really wants to ride on the monty.

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Or you can use the Blitz mount by bolting/welding it to the back door. Drill a little hole for key-lock access and MIG some vertical supports for strength.



First I MIGed the holes then drilled and bolted them.

Cutting the 3/4" X 3/4" square tube.

Supports MIGed.

Primed and plastic piece notched out.



The added supports are crucial because the Blitz can holder alone is kind of flimsy. I also added a bike cable lock that goes through the handle and between the mount and rear door.


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Personally, I am not a fan of the Confer mounts. Nor do I like the look of the Blitz holders.

The weak point is the clamp to the can at the handle point. I have lost a couple of cans where the handle weld has broken.

I don't have a problem with the bottom portion where the ridge is held in the clamp. The failure point is where the upper part clamps to the can handle.

My solution has been to run a Velcro strap around the can and mount to keep vibration stresses to a minimum.

Whether the Blitz or Confer mount, the issue is to secure the can in place. That is where the Velcro strap is necessary.

Gasoline is probably the most dangerous common substance we all come in regular contact with. It sure makes me nervous to see these solutions. I pull a 4X8 utility trailer with a custom made 50 gallon tank mounted over the axle of the trailer - in the U.S.

Over here in OZ, there are long range tanks made for some of the Pajero models. They are expensive and I imagine the shipping to the U.S. would be prohibitive. In most areas here, fuel tanks mounted externally are illegal. Diesels have better range, of course, but that doesn't help you.

I used to figure 100 miles in 4WD on my 2.6L Monteros. Finally finding a V6 Raider helped a lot with better mileage an a larger tank. I don't have a good answer, but I repeat; those solutions sure make me nervous.

got any pictures of this ????

No because I came across this issue about 15 years ago and have since changed my gas can mounting strategy.

Basically, the Confer mount depends on the can riding on a groove on the bottom of the mount with a clamp over the top handle of the can. I still have one mounted on my Jeep but do have a Velcro strap that I run around the can and behind the mount to provide a safety support and take the vibration strain off the upper clamp.

With the Blitz holder, I have found that the metal is weak and need a support under the bottom. A picture posted provides proof of that weakness. And, there is no real supportive framework to keep vibrations down and the can in a secure position.

My optimum solution is for a can mount that is integrated with the tire carrier. And, the can mount has a solid base with a "cage" that allows the can to be strapped into position and weight is carried by the base support and a stabilizing strap coming from a solid point down across the can to its mounting base.

Check http://www.wildernessracks.com/ for ideas. Personally, I am a fan of Garvin Wilderness Racks.

I can see what you mean John. Fortunately in my case, an 'empty' can will be there more as a tail gater 'buffer' LOL. My Nato cans (4) are mounted on the roof using a purpose built gas can mount.

Reminds me though that I need to modify the mount that came with mine so I can put it on.

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