Wilco Swing Gate with 5 gallon Jerry Cans - 1993 Delica

[DavidRoger]

Folks,
Using a Wilco Swing Gate for spare tire, I added a basket to hold 5 gallon Jerry cans.
The extra fuel came in handy while up in Idaho wilderness and far from any stations. We
had one flat while out there and the mounted spare made replacement that much easier.

 

[sk66]

I edited the post to delete the zip file and add the images directly...
only a fool would download a zip file from an unknown source .

 

[DavidRoger]

I edited the post to delete the zip file and add the images directly...
only a fool would download a zip file from an unknown source .

thanks very much sk66. System would not load individual pics.
DavidRoger

 

[Sputnik]

Do you have a model number for the swing gate? Any installation details? I haven't seen a Wilco gate installed on a Delica before.

 

[DavidRoger]

Sputnik, I will have to search around for the model number. Had to order through JEGS off-road as Wilco customer service was lacking/poor. The product is very well made.
Installation - I had a receiver welded/installed. The key is to have that receiver sticking out far enough so that when the swing gate is installed, the rear hatch will clear the Wilco horizontal tube of the swing gate. This info may not be the best but I would be glad to email a video clip or talk.
David

 

[DavidRoger]

Sputnik,
model number : 393-UHG3060-AU ( If you order through JEGS.com). There are MANY models but this is the one I ordered. FYI - Wilco website shows an adapter for 5 gallon cans but they no longer sell them. Therefore, I made mine because there is a lot of usable space between the tire mount and the hatch of the vehicle. Hope this helps.
David

 

[Sputnik]

Sputnik,
model number : 393-UHG3060-AU ( If you order through JEGS.com). There are MANY models but this is the one I ordered. FYI - Wilco website shows an adapter for 5 gallon cans but they no longer sell them. Therefore, I made mine because there is a lot of usable space between the tire mount and the hatch of the vehicle. Hope this helps.
David

Thank you much for the information!

 

[sk66]

Jeeze, at that price I would be buying custom from @Xplormor Offroad

 

[Sputnik]

www.DelicapartsUSA.com also has a nice one designed specifically for Delicas, but also fairly pricey.

GoodKarrma L300 Ultimate Rear Bumper V5.3333 – Good Karrma Delica Parts USA

$499 Shipping Accessible Commercial Location with Freight Unloading Facilities. If you don’t know what this is, please check with us to add the correct shipping to your order, otherwise you may face additional freight charges at time of delivery The one and only GoodKarrma Ultimate Rear Bumper...

delicapartsusa.com

I think I'll probably end up just altering the spare tire cage to accept my 30" wheel to get the tire off the roof rack where it lives at the moment.

 

[sck_nogas]

Jeeze, at that price I would be buying custom from @Xplormor Offroad

For those wondering about the price... Jegs has it for $1355.56 (with free shipping!) But since it's a hitch mounted swingarm, you'd need to already have a hitch for it to mount to. Would add another $300-400 or so...

Unlike the GoodKarrma which is a replacement bumper, with hitch, backup lights, camera, and swing arm for $2,230 and $399 shipping. Rotopax mount option available...

 

[sk66]

I believe the XplorMor option is a triple receiver with dual swing outs and tire mount, storage box, and jerry can holders... the price was in the $1200+sh range, but that was a while ago (material costs have gone up I'm certain). And it could be customized +/- to some extent.

I know both the XplorMor and GoodKarrma products are high quality, and the Wilco probably is as well... personally, my spare is still under the van; I'm not even certain what size it is .

 

[DavidRoger]

I went with the Wilco and added the support so that I could have the (2) 5 gallon cans. The extra fuel
really came in handy! Could not find that option with any of the manufacturers. I like all of the other
ones that have been shared....

 

[mattbandrew]

Hi everyone,

Do you know what kind of bumper is on this L300? Do you think its a custom fabrication or purchased somewhere? Its exactly what I am looking for, a rear bumper for a full size tire, fuel cans and a hitch for my One Up bike rack.

Thank you

 

[Sputnik]

Hi everyone,

Do you know what kind of bumper is on this L300? Do you think its a custom fabrication or purchased somewhere? Its exactly what I am looking for, a rear bumper for a full size tire, fuel cans and a hitch for my One Up bike rack.

Thank you

Further up thread there is a link to the Good Karma bumper that meets all of your requirements and is very similar to the one in your photo.

 

[mattbandrew]

Further up thread there is a link to the Good Karma bumper that meets all of your requirements and is very similar to the one in your photo.

Thank you. I did see that, and it looks great. Its a big spendy, which I might just have to accept, but I was trying to see what additional options people have used.

 

[Sputnik]

Thank you. I did see that, and it looks great. Its a big spendy, which I might just have to accept, but I was trying to see what additional options people have used.

This might interest you:

REAR TIRE CARRIER BUMPER - Starwagon.info

This guide will show how to modify readily available Jeep XJ rear tire carrier bumpers for use with the Delica L300. XJ jeeps have an almost identical rear

starwagon.info

 

[mattbandrew]

This might interest you:

REAR TIRE CARRIER BUMPER - Starwagon.info

This guide will show how to modify readily available Jeep XJ rear tire carrier bumpers for use with the Delica L300. XJ jeeps have an almost identical rear

starwagon.info

This might interest you:

REAR TIRE CARRIER BUMPER - Starwagon.info

This guide will show how to modify readily available Jeep XJ rear tire carrier bumpers for use with the Delica L300. XJ jeeps have an almost identical rear

starwagon.info

Thank you!

 

[mickdub]

always wanted to ask
does spare wheel vibrate when vehicle stops?
i have custom made carrier, good metal, good work.
but when i fitted it up i asked friend of mine to drive a bit and found that when vehicle stops, the spare is vibrating
did not like it, and stopped using it.
does your vibrates when you stop?