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Just curious if anyone has found a way to mount a 5lb propane tank to this bumper for xj. Seems one could put some metal straps to the left or right of the tire.
I don't see why not?
A friend of mine here in Wrightwood built a Jerry can holder to mount back there so he can run with extra fuel. I was gonna do the same thing as him, but gotta say I like your idea better.
There are TONS of Overland companies that sell the mounts for the smaller (5 Lbs) propane tanks.
I personally hate my XRC bumper, however with a bit a work it can be pretty badarse.
I don't see why not?
A friend of mine here in Wrightwood built a Jerry can holder to mount back there so he can run with extra fuel. I was gonna do the same thing as him, but gotta say I like your idea better.
There are TONS of Overland companies that sell the mounts for the smaller (5 Lbs) propane tanks.
I personally hate my XRC bumper, however with a bit a work it can be pretty badarse.
What do you hate about it. ITs not too late to cancel my order. haha. I just cant bring myself to spend more on something like the JCR. Even though I have and love their roof rack.
The latch fails pretty much on everyones bumper.
Then the adjustment cam very rarely fits in a good spot, so you have to drill and tap new holes for the cam to lock in.
Don't follow the directions to a T, as the bumpers are made in China............... Well they used to be (I just got the bull bar for my front bumper, and it was made in Thailand).
The hardware that came with mine (Chinese made) was junk. I had to retap some of the weldnuts on it. This is what happens when it swings open going down the freeway. Redrilled & tapped new holes for cam adjuster New latch on, so far so good!
I like my XRC and haven't had the problems that Dusty has complained about, but love his modification for the latch. Think I may have to do that as an extra security measure...just in case.
I have one of these and it works great. They're well made and very heavy duty. The tank slips in and out easily. I got it with the longer straps so you can strap it to your spare tire. I thought I would use it for my LJ but I ended up building a propane tank holder for that Jeep. I use this for my XJ and just strap it to the roof rack.
just back from overland trip in desert, freezing nights. Propane is no good when that cold. We had to heat out 1 lb propane bottles in the engine bay to get them to flow fuel. We are no rethinking our use of propane for these cold excursions. We have propane stoves and bbq, and even a water heater. My old trusty coleman white gas stove dont have such problems, but I dont have a white gas bbq. I fear a white gas bbq might impart a fuel taste to food grilled on it.
I am thinking a gasoline stove might be wise, using the same fuel as the jeep. but the bbq is the problem, what to use in very cold conditions?
just back from overland trip in desert, freezing nights. Propane is no good when that cold. We had to heat out 1 lb propane bottles in the engine bay to get them to flow fuel. We are no rethinking our use of propane for these cold excursions. We have propane stoves and bbq, and even a water heater. My old trusty coleman white gas stove dont have such problems, but I dont have a white gas bbq. I fear a white gas bbq might impart a fuel taste to food grilled on it.
I am thinking a gasoline stove might be wise, using the same fuel as the jeep. but the bbq is the problem, what to use in very cold conditions?
dang. How cold was it? Fortunately most of my camping is spring, summer, fall. But I am curious what would be better for sub 32 F.
just back from overland trip in desert, freezing nights. Propane is no good when that cold. We had to heat out 1 lb propane bottles in the engine bay to get them to flow fuel. We are no rethinking our use of propane for these cold excursions. We have propane stoves and bbq, and even a water heater. My old trusty coleman white gas stove dont have such problems, but I dont have a white gas bbq. I fear a white gas bbq might impart a fuel taste to food grilled on it.
I am thinking a gasoline stove might be wise, using the same fuel as the jeep. but the bbq is the problem, what to use in very cold conditions?
I use propane on my RV and it's sees blow freezing temperatures in the winter with no problem. Maybe it is the size of the can. I use a 253 and 100# tanks.
01-04-2022, 10:05 AM
Smittybuilt xrc rear bumper tire carrier. Propane mount.
