M416 jerry can holders

[Rosader]

I found a guy on CL selling a set of original jerry can holders and I would like to purchase and install them on mine in the same factory location of the later versions.
A few Q's

How are these mounted on the later version trailers?
Are there special brackets that would have to be bought/fabbed?
How many gallons do the original cans hold?
Can I use other (non-original) cans with the original holders in the original locations?

 

[Mark Harley]

I like these and the locking holders are cool!

http://eliminator1racing.com/category.sc?categoryId=154

 

[Robert Bills]

There are no "original" locations for jerry cans on military trailers. Any photos you come across of trailers still in military service with jerry cans mounted to them reflect a field modification. Thus, you can mount your jerry can mounts where ever you like. WWII, Korean war and Vietnam era jerry cans (both gas and water) are 5 gal. The mounts are simply bolted to a vertical surface; no special bracket required. "Non-original" cans such a Spector and Nato cans should fit fine - but you will have to test fit what you have. The cans are held in place in the mount with a canvas (or synthetic) strap.

 

[Rosader]

There are no "original" locations for jerry cans on military trailers. Any photos you come across of trailers still in military service with jerry cans mounted to them reflect a field modification. Thus, you can mount your jerry can mounts where ever you like. WWII, Korean war and Vietnam era jerry cans (both gas and water) are 5 gal. The mounts are simply bolted to a vertical surface; no special bracket required. "Non-original" cans such a Spector and Nato cans should fit fine - but you will have to test fit what you have. The cans are held in place in the mount with a canvas (or synthetic) strap.

I thought that was what set the A1/B1 variants apart, lifting rings & jerry can holders?

 

[Robert Bills]

Lifting rings yes, jerry can holders no.

 

[Woods]

Don't know if this helps, but here's what I'm using: http://shoplive.rompalicious.com/st...d=1788&zenid=8o4fp1h5k18atddb5fc28bf42g0c0fp9

I don't take my gas cans, unless I have to. These are good an low profile, for when I don't have my cans with me.

 

[Robert Bills]

The mounts pictured are based on the old Con-Ferr design. They work very well with the old style Blitz jerry cans with the lip on the bottom. Its good to see these back in production. I used to have one mounted to a flange built for my spare tire carrier, but I either forgot who I loaned it to or lost it. Now I know where to get another.