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Got a new enclosed trailer, trying to find a better way to secure vp style gas cans. In my previous trailer, I had two eyelets screwed into the wall and used a bungie cord.
The cans moved around a bit scratching and rubbing on the wall.
I'm not building a show trailer, but I want my investment to look nice and I like things to have their place.
With that said any one came up with a good method to secure their vp style, square base, gas cans during travel?
https://rbcomponents.com/products/sleek-fuel-jug-racks
I like that. Gave me an idea for a diy folding one, to that when you remove the can, it folds against the wall so it doesn't pertrude into the space.
2 strap hinges, with a rod across the front.
https://www.pitposse.com/pit-posse-utility-jug-double-rack.html
I run this set up.
works great
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Used the pit posse setup like others but have since switched to risk racing setup with the floor mounts. Works well and the design keeps it closer to the wall.
I actually have one risk racing 3 gallon can.
I have a bunch of the vp style cans and don't want to buy more of the risk cans at 70 bucks each.
I think I'm going to buy these, weld a flat bar out from each, run a front bar attaching the two parts together. Then have them fold down when not in use.
I turn my race stand upside down and drop the round VP cans inside. Works like a charm. I don't know if the square ones would fit, however.
I have the bikes on the stand and use turnbuckles to secure them to a section of x track on the floor.
I have done that in the bed of my truck, they fit pretty good.
Two small hinges, 3/4 inch pvc, 2 90’s. Make a U with the pvc, attach the hinges on the wall and to the tops of the U and mount high enough so that it falls flat against the wall when not in use.
I’ll try to remember to post a pic later.
I was going to suggest the risk racing setup too. I have a customer who built a transit out for moto and he has 2 risk racing 5 gallon cans and he is very happy with them. Simple and easy way of holding the cans, and a spot for a pin or lock to make sure they never pop out.
Pit Posse stuff is also good stuff. And they have started to make a lot more of it in the US too . The Risk can and mount , is the most solid mounting system I've seen.
This is what i do, flip stand over and put can inside, my matrix stands hold my square vp cans with no issues.
Pretty much what my thought was.
Years ago I build a trailer for snowmobiles, dirt bikes, and camping out of. What I did for gas cans and more is just put E track along the entire wall. Can then do hooks anywhere for cans, toolboxes or whatever and you can also get E track wheel chocks, and so much more. Little spendy for so much E track but what you could do with it was extremely handy.
What are the pipes
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=TLGGvzUqEo4VjlYwOTA4MjAyMw&time_contin…
They are ducts from the heater, couple of them aimed low to dry off snowmobiles, one under a coat rack to dry gear, and another for gloves/helmets.
Risk Racing has an incredible setup available. check these out!
https://riskracing.com/collections/utility-jug-and-accessories
Nifty
So here is what I ended up building.
Used the above hinges, and took out one of the latches so that I only have to press one button to collapse it. Some 2" x 1/8th inch aluminum. Attached them together with a piece of angle bracket.
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