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.
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.
A Container Holder Alongside the Roof-Rack Work
I exposed and prepared the roof mounting areas before fitting the landing pads.
I applied sealant early and got it on my hands and parts as the rails and crossbars went together.
The installed pads left limited room to reach underneath with the nozzle.
The close working space around one of the rack attachments.Black sealant around a roof-rack landing pad during my installation.
My Takeaway for the Build
The roof-rack assembly showed how the mounting arrangement affects the surrounding structure and access. For this Smittybilt purchase, the base and retaining strap are the useful comparison details. The alternatives use different frames and mounting surfaces, so the can's shape and handle access matter alongside its nominal capacity.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Part Number
2798
Construction
Metal holder with top strap
Dimensions
14 × 7.5 × 8.75 inches
The 2798 holder combines a metal base with a separate top strap and a hasp for a padlock. Smittybilt’s original instructions show marking the mounting holes from the bracket and choosing hardware for the supporting surface. The universal bracket is supplied without mounting hardware, so the base, top strap and fasteners are distinct parts of the layout. For a van-related equipment carrier, those drawings help establish the footprint and access needed to lift the can out. The holder remains separate from the can itself, which is not included with this product.
The original 2798 instructions list the base and top strap and state that mounting hardware is not included.
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.
Product
What distinguishes it
Purchase link
Smittybilt 2798 Jerry-Can Holder
Metal jerry-can frame with an upper retaining strap.
