Expedition Master III
I really like the military water cans, tough and easy to use. Bought a spigot for mine to use at camp. I was also able to procure a harder to obtain 'fuel' version, all of them in desert tan. My truck's era, did not offer OEM bed rails, so to secure items like fuel and water (military style), I constructed a base and backboard frame, for which I attached Jerry can base units to. This allows easy access and removal when not needed. Instead of trying to secure in the bed the individual containers, I use a web strap to snug down each container in it's base. I then brace the dual or triple unit using 2 cargo bed load locks. 1 of them bracing on the pickups bed side, and the other over them to secure in the bed. This TRIPLE LOCKS them in place, while not installing a permanent mount. It keeps them more secure, also minimizes rattles. This arrangement allows a choice of more fuel or water, depending on need. I built a 2 can and a 3 can version, for a total of 5. It has worked well, and not allowed 'play' by using web straps on the cans themselves, rather than metal bracing. I also use camper shell C-clamps with mounting rings to use straps over what ever i am transporting in the bed if needed,
I have watched videos where metal fuel can retainers have failed over time due to not being SNUGLY MOUNTED. They had a little play and could rattle. They over time,... grenaded due to vibration's like rough washboard roads. They also could wear at the container causing a failure due to rub. Either Ronnie Dahl or Andrew St. Pierre White (4x overland) had a video on it. .
PS:
I use respondant reviews on Amazon to get actual feedback on products. It is very interesting how some nationally recognized branded names are so badly engineered. Either not fitting as designed, or bad welds, chipped or flaking paint etc.
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