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Offline Apples69

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Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« on: August 03, 2013, 05:51:09 PM »
Hi all

Just after a bit of advice and feedback

Just wondering if anyone has come across lockable containers that can be placed into the jerry can holders to give extra storage when extra water / fuel is not required.

This will give a bit more storage on the camper trailer as I can lock them down

Thanks

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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2013, 06:14:54 PM »
I have found these examples in my travels. From memory a swagger cut up a plastic jerry can and added a hinge...




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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2013, 07:42:29 PM »
From memory a swagger cut up a plastic jerry can and added a hinge...



A few of us have made containers/bins by cutting up jerry cans.

Here's my effort...
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=30083.0
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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2013, 03:41:53 AM »
Thanks for the feedback
May have to get some made like the first pictures
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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2013, 06:49:52 AM »
Or you can get these..............................they seem to be priced like they are gold plated though.

http://www.safarican.com.au/index.html
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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2013, 07:07:05 AM »
Or you can get these..............................they seem to be prices like they are gold plated though.

http://www.safarican.com.au/index.html

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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2013, 07:31:07 AM »
they seem to be prices like they are gold plated though.

You're' not wrong, 10X the price of a normal jerry, I wonder how sales are going.
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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2013, 08:12:24 AM »
I saw somebody offering something simalar just recently, can't remember where but it looked like a Jerry with a couple of compartments.
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Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2013, 08:16:35 AM »


I've seen these on ebay out of the US

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« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2013, 08:18:29 AM »
Or these were on another forum thread. Look home made.

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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2013, 08:20:02 AM »
You're' not wrong, 10X the price of a normal jerry, I wonder how sales are going.

Think I might wait until the cheap copies hit the market......
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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2013, 08:42:20 AM »


I've seen these on ebay out of the US


That was the one I saw.
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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2013, 11:30:01 AM »
Awesome,
Looks a bit complicated. What price on these?
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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2020, 03:32:25 PM »
Resurrecting this thread because I'm after something similar so thought I'd check if anyone has new suggestions,  and also note what I've found.

Drifta PVC or Canvas bags  $80-$90 depending on material.   
 
https://www.drifta.com.au/product/drifta-jerry-can-holder-bag/

Not bad but I'd prefer lockable.  Something like the galvanised sheet metal ones with hinged lid pictured earlier would be ideal.

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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2021, 10:53:20 PM »
How did you go Apples? Find anything?
Hi all

Just after a bit of advice and feedback

Just wondering if anyone has come across lockable containers that can be placed into the jerry can holders to give extra storage when extra water / fuel is not required.

This will give a bit more storage on the camper trailer as I can lock them down

Thanks


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Re: Storage containers instead of water / fuel Jerry cans
« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2021, 10:28:23 AM »
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