Side-mount Jerry Can Carriers for the JK
#111
solid and no noise on highway at all
noise as far as a whistle ? that i cant tell its to cold out to have a window down
but this system is pretty solid so as long as its not going anywhere , and it cant !
* Im thrilled with it / it complements the jeep i feel
so a thanks jscherb / morryde / Retro offroad
Last edited by jeepmojo; 01-23-2016 at 12:21 PM.
#112
This morning I'm installing the finished prototype side-mount and hinge-mount fuel can carriers for load testing. Here are some photos of the hinge-mount carrier with 4 different size Rotopax containers. Only one is real, the other three are 2-d cardstock replicas I made to show the sizes. In the top photo you can see there's a second set of Rotopax mount holes in the bracket, that's for the 1-gallon can.
More photos to come, I'm installing the side-mounts next.
More photos to come, I'm installing the side-mounts next.
Here is a picture of the panel off.
#113
just to clarify the side mount
I think I'm going to do the side rear hinge mount over mounting to that weak sheet metal on the side of the Jeep. I had to take off the side with the antenna to install my snorkel and I have to say that metal for the front corner panel is some 12 gauge crappy sheet metal. Once I get my Teraflex hinge I'll get the RotoPaX mount add on they sell.
Here is a picture of the panel off.
Here is a picture of the panel off.
you could prob jump on it , not that id try that but that side mount is as solid as a rock . If your talking about impact by a tree ? The side veiw mirror would be gone too thats attached to the flimsy doors im not playing in big boulders or trying to fit between trees so tight i can barely fit your fender would have to be tearing off as well . mounting the 2 cans in the back of my jeep would have been very simple as well . But i really liked the look of the side mount holder . it was my preference after a great deal of time & thinking it through .
Last edited by jeepmojo; 01-23-2016 at 01:35 PM.
#114
I think I'm going to do the side rear hinge mount over mounting to that weak sheet metal on the side of the Jeep. I had to take off the side with the antenna to install my snorkel and I have to say that metal for the front corner panel is some 12 gauge crappy sheet metal. Once I get my Teraflex hinge I'll get the RotoPaX mount add on they sell.
Here is a picture of the panel off.
Here is a picture of the panel off.
is supported by the tub door frame then the upper window frame and then a double wall supported side bolt 3/8 i believe it is ( not the weak sheet metal )
you could prob jump on it , not that id try that but that side mount is as solid as a rock
in fact it dosent touch the sheet metal as you can see in side veiw
you could prob jump on it , not that id try that but that side mount is as solid as a rock
in fact it dosent touch the sheet metal as you can see in side veiw
But the hinge-mounts for Rotopax containers are very sturdy as well, it bolts to the HD hinges .
Last edited by jscherb; 01-23-2016 at 12:47 PM.
#115
Just watched the video and now I see what your talking about. Its inside the door. Yep your probably could stand on that mount. Initially I thought it was just held by some bolts and nuts/washers through the front quarter panel. I Personally like the rear mount. Once I get the hinge I can probably double stack two 4 gallon RotoPax containers for a total of 8 gallons. Right now I have 3 gallons on the back.
#116
Just watched the video and now I see what your talking about. Its inside the door. Yep your probably could stand on that mount. Initially I thought it was just held by some bolts and nuts/washers through the front quarter panel. I Personally like the rear mount. Once I get the hinge I can probably double stack two 4 gallon RotoPax containers for a total of 8 gallons. Right now I have 3 gallons on the back.
Last edited by jscherb; 01-23-2016 at 01:15 PM.
#117
actually my or fab tire carrier will take that
mount for roto pax as well i believe just bolt it on right side of spare tire
if i had the need for carrying water in rotopax endless possibilities but i dont need to go overboard right now im just showin off the ballzee looks of the side mount
if i had the need for carrying water in rotopax endless possibilities but i dont need to go overboard right now im just showin off the ballzee looks of the side mount
Last edited by jeepmojo; 01-23-2016 at 02:52 PM.
#118
im so glad i chose the side mount
This is really is a great product & looks fabulous also morryde has a awesome customer service dept, as well.
Id have never been as thrilled if i had added the cans on the back plus it would have obstructed vision as well ,
Id have never been as thrilled if i had added the cans on the back plus it would have obstructed vision as well ,
Last edited by jeepmojo; 02-04-2016 at 09:16 PM.
#120
The company released the JK Side Mounts for both jerry cans and Rotopax about 6 months ago. They're available for both the driver and passenger side.
The same company also offers a Spare Mount that works on the JK, TJ, and pretty much anything else with a vertically mounted spare with a 5-bolt hub:
The same company also offers a Spare Mount that works on the JK, TJ, and pretty much anything else with a vertically mounted spare with a 5-bolt hub: