Hitch Mounted Gas Can Carrier

[SoCalStig]

Good morning everyone. I have a couple of Jerry-style gas cans, and would like to figure out a way to carry them externally. I am thinking something that mounts to the receiver hitch, but that still sits fairly tight to the rear bumper. I came across the photos in the attached link, and was wondering if anyone on here had done anything similar for an Expedition.

My Custom Hitch & Jerry Can Mount - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

The mount that he made looks kind of rough, but seems to fit what I was thinking of, and it doesn't block the rear license plate.

Thank you, and i look forward to receiving the replied.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Good idea. I didn't read all of it, but what does he do for rear tailgate access? Looks as though the cans are too tall to allow it to open.

On my Explorer I have a custom rear bumper with a tire carrier and a Jerry can mount.

 

[SoCalStig]

From what I read, it is low enough that if the rack is empty, the hatch will just clear it. I guess he would just take the cans out and set them down to open the hatch if need be.

A modification with a "basket" for each fuel can with swing away arms for the cans to allow the hatch to open would probably not be too difficult to fabricate (for someone with the skills to do it).

 

[Static54]

I'd look into Rotopax and mount them on a roof rack.

 

[Static54]

ExplorerTom. I envy you and your over landing able vehicle.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Thanks man. It's getting there. I've only done a 5 nighter and lots of 1 and 2 night trips. It's fun.

 

[Static54]

Are you a member of the over landing forum?

 

[ExplorerTom]

Yes. ExPo and Rocky Mountain Overland.