Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Well, I had the wind knocked out of my sails a bit after looking to buy jerry can holders to hold 4 jerry cans (2 for water and 2 for diesel)....... but where do they suck those prices out of ????.. .. it isnt rocket science to make them.

I am all for someone making a living.. .. but somebody is making a killing on theses things.. .. I mean come on, they aren't platinum plated !!!

ok enough venting of frustration..... does anyone have jerry can holders to fit on a roofrack lying around that they might want to sell? I also am looking for the bracket to hold a Cadac gas bottle.

If anyone has a drawing of these things that I can look at then I will organise to get the steel cut welded and annodised and make the damn things myself.

Cedric,


Where did you get prices ?

http://www.frontrunner.co.za/fr_product ... access.php

CODE
DESCRIPTION
VIEW IMAGE & SPECS
PRICE


FRONT RUNNER ROOFRACK ACCESSORIES

FRUNWC01
Roof Rack Spade Bracket
[ view now ] R 295.00

FRUNWC03
Roof Rack Axe Mounting Bracket
[ view now ] R 355.00

FRUNWC05
Roof Rack Hi-Lift Jack Bracket
[ view now ] R 335.00

FRUN06
Roof Rack Gas Bottle Bracket 7&10Lb (High Profile)
[ view now ] R 330.00

FRUN06/3
3kg Gas Bottle Holder - Hi Profile
[ view now ]
R 315.00

FRUN06/5
10kg Gas Bottle Holder - Hi Profile
[ view now ]
R 330.00

FRUN09
Side Mount Gas Holder 7lb & 10lb
[ view now ] R 335.00

FRUN07
No7 & 10lb Low Profile Gas Bottle Holder
[ view now ] R 350.00

FRUN07/3
3kg Gas Bottle Holder - Low Profile
[ view now ]
R 325.00

FRUN07/5
5kg Gas Bottle Holder - Low Profile
[ view now ]
R 350.00

FRUN2009
Universal Double Jerry Can Bracket
[ view now ] R 585.00

FRUN2011
Universal Single Jerry Can Bracket
[ view now ] R 485.00

FRUN2012
Universal Vertical Jerry Can Bracket
[ view now ] R 485.00

FRUN10
Branch Deflectors
[ view now ]
R 595.00

FRUN11
Tie Down Rings (Pair)
[ view now ]
R 55.00

FRUN29
Roof Rack Spare Wheel Clamp
[ view now ]
R 425.00

FRUN43
Canoe/Kayak Holder Set
[ view now ]
R 510.00

FRUN45
Fishing Rod Holder
[ view now ]
R 795.00

FRUN54
Roof Rack Spotlight Mounting Bracket
[ view now ]
R 250.00

FRUN65
Roof Rack Bicycle Carrier
[ view now ]
R 495.00

FRUN83
Inverted Spare Wheel Clamp
[ view now ]
R 385.00

FRUN84
Roof Rack Bottle Opener
[ view now ]
R 55.00

FRTABLE4 Roof Rack Table Mounting Kit - Windcheetah [ view now ]
R 335.00
FRTENT02 Quick release Tent Mounting Systems
[ view now ]
R 1 685.00

FRTENT14 Tent Mounting Kit - S2000 Rack (110mm high) [ view now ]
R 355.00
FRTENT15
Tent Mounting Kit - Windcheetah Rack (57mm)
[ view now ]
R 355.00

FRTENT16 Tent Mounting Kit - Windcheetah Slimline Rack (30mm) [ view now ]
R 355.00
FR875
Roof Rack 40lt Square Plastic Water Tank (480l x 350w x 310h)
[ view now ]
R 1 050.00

FRUN89 Roof Rack Shower Arm [ view now ]
R 275.00

I looked at Outdoor Warehouse. But the prices are about the same. I'm just gobsmacked at paying +/- R600 for a bit of thin flat bar bent here and there with a small hinge and a clasp. It really doesn't look like heavy duty, kick-donkey equipment. Its not a question of the money, its just where is the value for money. Maybe I'm seeing this wrong, and maybe the cost to manufacture, labour, shipping etc. and R 585.00 for a double jerrycan holder is fair. I just don't see it.

I get the feeling its a case of, well you need this and there are only a few people making them so take it or leave it. I guess this will be a grudge purchase for me.

Please note this is no dis-respect to Front Runner and outdoor warehouse, and places like it.... its just my opinion and feeling

Anyone used "rafiki 4x4" products?.... similar double jerry can holder R 470.

I have one of each - dunno the brand though!

If you want to take measurements, snap-shots, crib notes, etc. I will take them with me to the LA Sport show tomorrow...

Ricster, take a saturday morning and make sum! Easy! Its only flatbar and some bending!

Sorry guys, missed the LA sport thing .... was my sons 8th birthday on Sunday, and had business appointments on Saturday morning and then hunt a birthday present mission.

I might just give it a try and make up some.... time dependant.... my brother in law might have some stainless lying around...

yo Ricster - Just "ratchet" them in place [but if you do it wrong, they slip n slide all over the show] - I prefer 8mm ski-rope & "parcel wrap" with "8-slag" knots [weet nie wat is 8-slag in Ingrish nie]

Ek het self al die platyster, ystersaag en sweismasjien ding gedoen waarvan G-Man praat. Ek het ook Front-Runner houers. Ek moet se...my handgemaakte houers werk uitstekend goed.

JG, Have you got any drawings with measurements for your " handgemaakte houers "?