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.@Road I’m aware that the cans in the picture are all metal ones... and since I collect the metal fuel cans they are of more interest to me... but they do have the plastic cans as well... just not listed in that add... they spam CL daily and I have seen them in other adds.
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I really prefer/like the metal jerry cans. I'm wanting to find one of the 'WINE' versions, but the cost for one can be rather high..
@Jim SoG, @M Rose, if meaning the GI jerrys that are shown in this image at the surplus place, those are metal cans, and while still military issue, perhaps, are not the rugged plastic military issue from BuyLCI.com that @bgenlvtex has in his vehicle, or was talking about in this post.
Having used both over the years for fuel and water, I think most folks, for camping and adventure, will find the rugged plastic ones to be far more suitable as far as longevity, maintenance, and storage. The pour caps are much different on the metal GI cans. They have a seam running around the middle, which over time is likely to rust.
They metal cans will also be more prone to puncture and pinholes, and will not flex as much in heat, so possibly force water or fuel out. Easy to release the pressure in the plastic jerrys (advised if you keep them exposed on hot days), while trying to do so with the metal cans often gushes water or fuel out unless you're used to the process.
The metal GI cans need gaskets, as well (see sign at the top of the shelves), which eventually need replacing from dry rot or misuse. No gasket, more leakage. The plastic ones do not. In experimenting with the plastic LCI jugs I bought almost four years ago (about the same price then as now) I've found they do not need gaskets or o-rings on any of the three openings. There's an old thread here somewhere on just that.
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.@Road First off you are one organized dude, I love it!! I am looking to buy a house end of the year and I am copying your shelf in my garage, perfect!
I can not believe you get all that in that trailer, the pic makes that trailer look way to small for the gear laid out beside it...WOW
Great job
Jim
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.I really prefer/like the metal jerry cans. I'm wanting to find one of the 'WINE' versions, but the cost for one can be rather high.
Attached is a photo of an acquaintance's Rover. No coincidence - it was in the planning.
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Here you go, $23.99 and free shipping over $50 , 15% off your first orderKnow the prices? Will they ship?
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No, Correus, but I appreciate the link! Cool safari style gear, and handsome.@Road - Was looking through some pics I saved dealing with vintage style expedition/safari gear and storage ideas. This is what I'm aiming for, especially for shows.
Have you checked out Melvill and Moon?
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I really prefer/like the metal jerry cans. I'm wanting to find one of the 'WINE' versions, but the cost for one can be rather high.
Attached is a photo of an acquaintance's Rover. No coincidence - it was in the planning.
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LOL.
Oh, I shouldn't have dissed the metal jerry cans. I know some experienced folks really like them for one reason or another. A great deal of the users here though, most these days I dare say, are relatively new to 'overlanding' and many to camping in general. My meaning was that if folks thought the cans in the image are the same ones recommended by others as plastic military issue, they're not and will lead to disappointment for some.
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M&M are really expensive, but most are who specialize in 'classic' gear.No, Correus, but I appreciate the link! Cool safari style gear, and handsome.
I'm contemplating getting a cool old style, leather-capable cobbler's sewing machine to add to my cheap HD Singers for various storage and organizational projects.
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Thanks, I'll check them out.5L Jerry can , not marked "wine" but also does not include any sodomy in the price department $40 at Deutsche Optic.
They also have 10L and 20L for you steel jerry can lovers, as well as 4 packs shipped as cheap as you will find them anywhere. Polski built they are real deal NATO steel jerry cans.
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@grubworm @SmileyshaunM&M are really expensive, but most are who specialize in 'classic' gear.
Do you know anyone who knows how to turn wood on a lathe? If so, I have an idea for you - PM me if you're interested.
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Ha, no, I didn't mean anyone in particular.LOL
Dissed? Didn't notice any implication that way. I just wanted to share that pic and my preference. What you said does make sense.
I prefer the metal ones for the durability, but hate the extra weight. Yet the ease of puncturing or crushing a plastic one bothers me more. It doesn't happen often, but it does.
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You won't have to worry about crushing or puncturing an LCI or Scepter MWC MFC.LOL
Dissed? Didn't notice any implication that way. I just wanted to share that pic and my preference. What you said does make sense.
I prefer the metal ones for the durability, but hate the extra weight. Yet the ease of puncturing or crushing a plastic one bothers me more. It doesn't happen often, but it does.
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I'll take a closer look.Ha, no, I didn't mean anyone in particular.
The military issue plastic from Scepter ad LCI are thick; much thicker than the Scepter fuel and water jugs available to the general public and marine folks. I have three of those too, the lighter-weight ones, for diesel and gas. I can stand on the thicks ones I bought from LCI when they're flat on their side without deforming them and bet I could drive my trailer over them as well.
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.@Road I have always considered myself pretty great at packing, I am a runny nose schoolboy compared to your mastery brother....wow.
Did you buy or build the trailer, if built got a build link?
Hey all you Brit drivers here in Reno I just seen a "British 4x4" here had a cool picture on the wall of Churchill, his dog and his LR.......
jim