We mounted 2 x jerry cans and 1 x water can on either side of LR 110 Defender. These were mounted into purpose built holders slung off the roof rack and then bolted to the side of the LR for extra stability. Bolts needed checking continually on graded roads and checked for lock.
I wanted to keep fuel out of car for obvious reasons, smell, leakage etc. Also, I didn't want weight on roof due to centre of gravity being raised and this was also our sleeping platform.
The cans were not filled through Europe and only filled when we considered it necessary that we may need extra fuel through desert sections etc. If we had been stopped at all the whole lot could have been de-rigged and stored on the roof until we were out of harms way.
The carriers/panniers were of a solid steel construction and all cans were bloted into them to avoid and theft problems. Of course anybody with determination will take what thay want.
The main thing is I could still see through my rear veiw mirrors and thus the panniers were NOT wider than the car including mirrors, so if the car coul go through a gap with mirrors then all was well.
We were never given any hassle by any authority.
Jasper
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