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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: brianvicki on September 16, 2023, 01:57:50 PM

Title: 10l diesel container on roof rack
Post by: brianvicki on September 16, 2023, 01:57:50 PM

I’m looking at purchasing a 10l diesel container, one of the short ones with a large base on the roof rack, any thing I should worry about ?

Title: Re: 10l diesel container on roof rack
Post by: Bird on September 16, 2023, 07:56:11 PM

vibrations and rubbing holes in it can be a concern...

Title: Re: 10l diesel container on roof rack
Post by: loanrangie on September 26, 2023, 01:43:32 PM

If it is suitably restrained there shouldn't be an issue.

Title: Re: 10l diesel container on roof rack
Post by: Bigpickle on September 26, 2023, 03:15:13 PM

It will alter the centre of gravity of the vehicle.

Title: Re: 10l diesel container on roof rack
Post by: Brij on September 26, 2023, 07:23:17 PM

Quote from: Bigpickle on September 26, 2023, 03:15:13 PM

It will alter the centre of gravity of the vehicle.

Absolutely, but 9kg of fuel will probably change the centre of gravity less than the 20kg roof rack it is sitting on.

Title: Re: 10l diesel container on roof rack
Post by: Bigpickle on September 26, 2023, 09:24:45 PM

Quote from: Brij on September 26, 2023, 07:23:17 PM

Absolutely, but 9kg of fuel will probably change the centre of gravity less than the 20kg roof rack it is sitting on.

It all adds up.

Title: Re: 10l diesel container on roof rack
Post by: loanrangie on September 27, 2023, 11:08:01 AM

Quote from: Bigpickle on September 26, 2023, 09:24:45 PM

It all adds up.

Would not even be noticeable, 20+ litres sure.