Con-Ferr Jerry Can Mount...
05-18-2007, 04:21 AM
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I don't have one but here is my $.02.
Looks like a good product, but I would be concerned about 2 things:
Will it fit with the size tire you use?
That could be a lot of weight on hanging out there, will the carrier hold up?
Assuming that gas is about 5 lbs/gallon, with about 5 gallons that is an extra 25 lbs hanging off the back. Then include the weight of the actual unit and it starts to climb up there.
If you have an aftermarket swingout tire carrier you would probably be ok, but using the stock gate...
All I know is on my TJ I carry a 31 BFG MT with a bike rack (thule and only weighs a lb or 2). My bike is fairly light ~30 lbs and when the gate is open I can feel the extra weight really well when I try to close it.
Looks like a good product, but I would be concerned about 2 things:
Will it fit with the size tire you use?
That could be a lot of weight on hanging out there, will the carrier hold up?
Assuming that gas is about 5 lbs/gallon, with about 5 gallons that is an extra 25 lbs hanging off the back. Then include the weight of the actual unit and it starts to climb up there.
If you have an aftermarket swingout tire carrier you would probably be ok, but using the stock gate...
All I know is on my TJ I carry a 31 BFG MT with a bike rack (thule and only weighs a lb or 2). My bike is fairly light ~30 lbs and when the gate is open I can feel the extra weight really well when I try to close it.