Jerry can holders

[ricster]

Well, I had the wind knocked out of my sails a bit after looking to buy jerry can holders to hold 4 jerry cans (2 for water and 2 for diesel)....... but where do they suck those prices out of ????.. .. it isnt rocket science to make them.

I am all for someone making a living.. .. but somebody is making a killing on theses things.. .. I mean come on, they aren't platinum plated !!!

ok enough venting of frustration..... does anyone have jerry can holders to fit on a roofrack lying around that they might want to sell? I also am looking for the bracket to hold a Cadac gas bottle.

If anyone has a drawing of these things that I can look at then I will organise to get the steel cut welded and annodised and make the damn things myself.

[Grant]

Cedric,


Where did you get prices ?

http://www.frontrunner.co.za/fr_product ... access.php

CODE
DESCRIPTION
VIEW IMAGE & SPECS
PRICE


FRONT RUNNER ROOFRACK ACCESSORIES

FRUNWC01
Roof Rack Spade Bracket
[ view now ] R 295.00

FRUNWC03
Roof Rack Axe Mounting Bracket
[ view now ] R 355.00

FRUNWC05
Roof Rack Hi-Lift Jack Bracket
[ view now ] R 335.00

FRUN06
Roof Rack Gas Bottle Bracket 7&10Lb (High Profile)
[ view now ] R 330.00

FRUN06/3
3kg Gas Bottle Holder - Hi Profile
[ view now ]
R 315.00

FRUN06/5
10kg Gas Bottle Holder - Hi Profile
[ view now ]
R 330.00

FRUN09
Side Mount Gas Holder 7lb & 10lb
[ view now ] R 335.00

FRUN07
No7 & 10lb Low Profile Gas Bottle Holder
[ view now ] R 350.00

FRUN07/3
3kg Gas Bottle Holder - Low Profile
[ view now ]
R 325.00

FRUN07/5
5kg Gas Bottle Holder - Low Profile
[ view now ]
R 350.00

FRUN2009
Universal Double Jerry Can Bracket
[ view now ] R 585.00

FRUN2011
Universal Single Jerry Can Bracket
[ view now ] R 485.00

FRUN2012
Universal Vertical Jerry Can Bracket
[ view now ] R 485.00

FRUN10
Branch Deflectors
[ view now ]
R 595.00

FRUN11
Tie Down Rings (Pair)
[ view now ]
R 55.00

FRUN29
Roof Rack Spare Wheel Clamp
[ view now ]
R 425.00

FRUN43
Canoe/Kayak Holder Set
[ view now ]
R 510.00

FRUN45
Fishing Rod Holder
[ view now ]
R 795.00

FRUN54
Roof Rack Spotlight Mounting Bracket
[ view now ]
R 250.00

FRUN65
Roof Rack Bicycle Carrier
[ view now ]
R 495.00

FRUN83
Inverted Spare Wheel Clamp
[ view now ]
R 385.00

FRUN84
Roof Rack Bottle Opener
[ view now ]
R 55.00

FRTABLE4 Roof Rack Table Mounting Kit - Windcheetah [ view now ]
R 335.00
FRTENT02 Quick release Tent Mounting Systems
[ view now ]
R 1 685.00

FRTENT14 Tent Mounting Kit - S2000 Rack (110mm high) [ view now ]
R 355.00
FRTENT15
Tent Mounting Kit - Windcheetah Rack (57mm)
[ view now ]
R 355.00

FRTENT16 Tent Mounting Kit - Windcheetah Slimline Rack (30mm) [ view now ]
R 355.00
FR875
Roof Rack 40lt Square Plastic Water Tank (480l x 350w x 310h)
[ view now ]
R 1 050.00

FRUN89 Roof Rack Shower Arm [ view now ]
R 275.00

[ricster]

I looked at Outdoor Warehouse. But the prices are about the same. I'm just gobsmacked at paying +/- R600 for a bit of thin flat bar bent here and there with a small hinge and a clasp. It really doesn't look like heavy duty, kick-donkey equipment. Its not a question of the money, its just where is the value for money. Maybe I'm seeing this wrong, and maybe the cost to manufacture, labour, shipping etc. and R 585.00 for a double jerrycan holder is fair. I just don't see it.

I get the feeling its a case of, well you need this and there are only a few people making them so take it or leave it. I guess this will be a grudge purchase for me.

Please note this is no dis-respect to Front Runner and outdoor warehouse, and places like it.... its just my opinion and feeling

[ricster]

Anyone used "rafiki 4x4" products?.... similar double jerry can holder R 470.

[ChristoSlang]

I have one of each - dunno the brand though!

If you want to take measurements, snap-shots, crib notes, etc. I will take them with me to the LA Sport show tomorrow...

[G-MAN]

Ricster, take a saturday morning and make sum! Easy! Its only flatbar and some bending!

[ricster]

Sorry guys, missed the LA sport thing .... was my sons 8th birthday on Sunday, and had business appointments on Saturday morning and then hunt a birthday present mission.

I might just give it a try and make up some.... time dependant.... my brother in law might have some stainless lying around...

[Kagiso II]

yo Ricster - Just "ratchet" them in place [but if you do it wrong, they slip n slide all over the show] - I prefer 8mm ski-rope & "parcel wrap" with "8-slag" knots [weet nie wat is 8-slag in Ingrish nie]

[JG Shields]

Ek het self al die platyster, ystersaag en sweismasjien ding gedoen waarvan G-Man praat. Ek het ook Front-Runner houers. Ek moet se...my handgemaakte houers werk uitstekend goed.

[ricster]

JG, Have you got any drawings with measurements for your " handgemaakte houers "?