The Smittybilt holder is one of my purchased vehicle accessories. My rack work provides the build context for planning bulky equipment around brackets, clearances and access.
Black sealant around a roof-rack landing pad during my installation.
The item in my kit
I bought Smittybilt 2798 Jerry-Can Holder as part of my camper van equipment.
The Smittybilt holder is one of my purchased vehicle accessories. My rack work provides the build context for planning bulky equipment around brackets, clearances and access.
Where it fits my build
I removed the factory roof covers, widened the mounting holes and scraped the paint and adhesive from the landing-pad areas. I then fitted the landing pads and assembled the side rails, crossbars and fairing.
The sealant timing made the assembly messy. I applied it early and got it on my hands and parts, while the installed pads left little space for reaching underneath with the nozzle.
The close working space around one of the rack attachments.
My build notes
The access around the pad was the memorable part of this job. Small spaces between the roof, pad and rail affected how I could position the sealant and tighten the hardware.
The order of assembly changed which parts of the joint I could reach.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
SPARKWHIZ and the NATO-style holder use different base and retaining-strap layouts. The comparison is the holder geometry and mounting pattern around the particular can, rather than the nominal capacity alone.
SPARKWHIZ Jerry-Can Holder
This metal holder provides a base and retaining frame for a jerry can. Its mounting surfaces position the carrier beside the adjoining structure.
