What did you receive in the mail today for your Ranger?

[9zero1790]

Big, honkin’ rare earth magnets?

@subquark has some holding his bed rug in place - he also has a metal gas can or two, I believe. Maybe he can field test the idea to see if it works.

David?

hey thats not a bad idea i would not have thought magnets!

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[9zero1790]

BedRug and magnets?

Oh, does Duke mean how much of a babe magnet that Soupie is? That's a very strong magnet for sure! =p

@9zero1790 I have this post with the link to 110-pound magnets: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...e-mail-today-for-your-ranger.1866/post-474180

They"re very strong, even through the BedRug thickness. And they'd likely hold a 5-gallon Wavian but I'd be worried about it holding in case of a sudden stop or accident. I guess a full can would be around 40 pounds. Of course, you could also tether it to a tie-down.

I tried the Wavian holder, which is nicely made, but it didn't let my 2.5 gallon can tuck in as nicely in front of the wheelwell (side note: I only keep 2 gallons in it).

Post about holder: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...e-mail-today-for-your-ranger.1866/post-631242

I hold my can in place with a 2-inch wide Velcro strap plus a coated 3/16"steel security cable, both through the front tie-down. But a violent crash would probably tear it loose (I was a firefighter for a few years and was amazed by how mangled cars can get). I may also be a bit overly concerned because a cup of gasoline is equivalent to 13 sticks of dynamite.

mega magnets

holder also available for 5-gallon cans

Update: I sometimes catch the edge of a bed tarp under those magnets to hold the tarp in place. Just enough to lightly hold it and allow me to pull it loose by the ropes on the tarp corners. Just saying the magnets can have multiple uses. =)

Excellent info thank you ! i never knew about the strength of gas vs dynamite. the cans not being vented give me a bit of worry. in the past i used plastic cans for marine use and they have a vent valve or pressure valve built in. so i never worried. my recently retired plastic jerry can had the vent to pour sot with a screw on cap, so i just left the cap tight enough to keep gas in but still able to breathe. any concern with the metal cans swelling up and going poof? i know they have been used a long time and are proven but i still wonder lol.

 

[RedDakooter05]

My ADHD and magnets = I'll be occupied all damn day.

 

[subquark]

Excellent info thank you ! i never knew about the strength of gas vs dynamite. the cans not being vented give me a bit of worry. in the past i used plastic cans for marine use and they have a vent valve or pressure valve built in. so i never worried. my recently retired plastic jerry can had the vent to pour sot with a screw on cap, so i just left the cap tight enough to keep gas in but still able to breathe. any concern with the metal cans swelling up and going poof? i know they have been used a long time and are proven but i still wonder lol.

@Grumpaw has used a Wavian for years with no venting or leaking issues. I've kept mine at 2 gallons for 4 or 5 months with no issues.

I'd only worry about venting with big temperature swings or elevation changes during a trip.

And magnets for the BedRug is my lazy way. I need to pull down the front, clean it real well with alcohol (maybe I should use something other than Maker's Mark ...), and get new Velcro.

One thing I also use is an extended funnel to keep the gas can farther from the bed. Lord knows that if the fuel can touched the bed it would leave a dent.

 

[9zero1790]

@Grumpaw has used a Wavian for years with no venting or leaking issues. I've kept mine at 2 gallons for 4 or 5 months with no issues.

I'd only worry about venting with big temperature swings or elevation changes during a trip.

And magnets for the BedRug is my lazy way. I need to pull down the front, clean it real well with alcohol (maybe I should use something other than Maker's Mark ...), and get new Velcro.

One thing I also use is an extended funnel to keep the gas can farther from the bed. Lord knows that if the fuel can touched the bed it would leave a dent.

That is reassuring! one more question if you dont mind- why only 2 gallons? is it to leave space for expansion or just to make it less of a pain to pick up?

 

[Crow_of_judgement]

Amazonian truck brought Leather cleaning wipes today, gonna start conditioning the seats on a semi regular basis in an attempt to keep them nice.

 

[subquark]

That is reassuring! one more question if you dont mind- why only 2 gallons? is it to leave space for expansion or just to make it less of a pain to pick up?

Really good question. I first bought a 5-gallon Justrite can. It's round and fits in front of the passenger wheelwell in my Scab. But I was still in my 20-year old piss-and-vinegar mindset! =D

When I went to use it on Soupie, it was clear that it was too heavy for my torn-up shoulders. Being only 5'6" with our poorly-designed-and-too-high bed, raising the can up to pour put way too much strain on my shoulders (my shoulders suck and that causes enough pain to make it not worth it). If that wasn't the case, I'd have the 5-gallon can for sure.

But, like all the other gear I have, I'll likely never need it and it's just a precaution. I also don't go offroad. In my glory days, my FJ40 had an auxiliary tank and with two 5-gallon Jerry cans, I had 50 gallons of gas! Funny thing: that 1972 3-speed straight-6 Land Cruiser gets the same gas mileage as Soupie!

Now if we ever get a travel trailer, then that 2 gallons would be a more critical thing for us. But hey, I also carry tire chains al year round.

If I were you, I'd stick to the 5 gallon since our Rangers don't have a long range.

And ask away, this forum is awesome for doing this. I'm gearing up for the next mod, a Redarc brake controller, and just got the Posi-taps that were suggested. =)

 

[9zero1790]

Really good question. I first bought a 5-gallon Justrite can. It's round and fits in front of the passenger wheelwell in my Scab. But I was still in my 20-year old piss-and-vinegar mindset! =D

When I went to use it on Soupie, it was clear that it was too heavy for my torn-up shoulders. Being only 5'6" with our poorly-designed-and-too-high bed, raising the can up to pour put way too much strain on my shoulders (my shoulders suck and that causes enough pain to make it not worth it). If that wasn't the case, I'd have the 5-gallon can for sure.

But, like all the other gear I have, I'll likely never need it and it's just a precaution. I also don't go offroad. In my glory days, my FJ40 had an auxiliary tank and with two 5-gallon Jerry cans, I had 50 gallons of gas! Funny thing: that 1972 3-speed straight-6 Land Cruiser gets the same gas mileage as Soupie!

Now if we ever get a travel trailer, then that 2 gallons would be a more critical thing for us. But hey, I also carry tire chains al year round.

If I were you, I'd stick to the 5 gallon since our Rangers don't have a long range.

And ask away, this forum is awesome for doing this. I'm gearing up for the next mod, a Redarc brake controller, and just got the Posi-taps that were suggested. =)

Thank you!

 

[LawnMM]

 

[Buckbull]

The infamous Fitzstick has arrived!!

 

[Grumpaw]

The infamous Fitzstick has arrived!!

Your now an official member of the "Fitzstick Club" !!!

 

[Buckbull]

Got the stubby so that I can pull my tremor into the garage now!!

 

[Buckbull]

I also received received an OEM engine cover from forum member @StevenST. Very happy with the purchase.

 

[Chris M]

I also received received an OEM engine cover from forum member @StevenST. Very happy with the purchase.

Lookin' out for each other.
Well done!

 

[Colo_Ranger]

SmartCap arrived. This thing was packaged by wonderful people. No damage.

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