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[buckland]

If you had to chose between Wavian or Gelg ....which one would you opt for ? ( I noticed the Wavian comes with spout and the Gelg it is an accessory so both come out around same $$

[Wandering Sagebrush]

If you had to chose between Wavian or Gelg ....which one would you opt for ? ( I noticed the Wavian comes with spout and the Gelg it is an accessory so both come out around same $$

Rreviews?

[buckland]

Sorry meant to ask JHanson's pick. I ve read the reviews and both seem equal.

[JHanson]

Rob, I'd go with the Wavian. I've heard yes and no on whether the Gelg is made with slightly thinner steel. In any case Wavian has better infrastructure in the U.S. 

[buckland]

Thanks Jon I was leaning that way as well.

Edited by buckland, 23 August 2022 - 09:33 PM.

[buckland]

I can't imagine a can getting prettier than this ... my friend thinks I should use it to decant wine. 

 

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[JHanson]

Indeed! That is about as red as red gets!

[heinphoto]

Great videos - thanks!

Any recommendations on best mounting practices to a FWC? I would really like to be able to carry 5-10 additional gallons...just in case.

I am using the AT Overland jerry can holder with their special bracket that mounts it to the FWC jack bracket.

https://atoverland.c...lder-nato-style

-Scott

[buckland]

I carry three 2 gallon Rotopax. Copied an idea from WTW so it is over the cab under the overhang. Used to have them on the roof but now I have the sand mats up there. Rotopax are tough and reasonably lightweight. They also have a mount system but unsure how/where to mount is best. There is a lot of thread on that topic somewhere here in WTW.

[ntsqd]

The cam style of nozzle attachment for the NATO cans has the best nozzle option out there. Enough so that I have no intention of ever buying a can with a screw in/on nozzle.

Find the "Swiss nozzle" for these fuel cans. One of the Pinzgauer parts places occasionally has them. It can empty the 5 gallons into your fuel tank in just about that amount of time that it has taken you to read this post. It has to be seen to be believed. Sure saves your back by not needing to hold that ~40 lbs up high for very long. It is long enough that it can be bent (it is flexible) to insert into the fuel filler while the can is still upright.

 

They have two downsides. First is cost, expect to pay about $50 by the time it's at your door. Second is that they are not unleaded restriction compatible. This can be dealt with somewhat easily. I did it using 3/4" copper pipe and a fitting that I peened and epoxied into place. Others have done it differently with similar good results. I believe one friend used EMT.

 

Were I to lose mine I would not hesitate to buy another one.