RotoPax, Are they Worth it?

[100Acre]

I'm looking at ways to carry extra fuel on my Honda Pioneer 500. I could strap a cheap 1-5 gallon gas can on but that'd look a little too ghetto and probably not very safe. Or I could affix a Nato Jerry Can Mount and go that way because I already have the cans. What is it about Rotopax that makes them desirable? It's certainly not the pricing.
How do you carry your gas?

 

[Admin]

 

[drfubar]

Every bit worth it. I have a 2.5 gallon and it's kind of an insurance policy. Had to use it only once but was glad it was there. Doesn't really take up much room either.

 

[100Acre]

I want ahead and ordered two of these, in keeping with my P5 military look and color. I still may consider some Rotopax in the future.
Amazon.com: Jerry Can 5 Litre Metal Green European NATO-Style: Automotive

 

[JACKAL]

I'm looking at ways to carry extra fuel on my Honda Pioneer 500. I could strap a cheap 1-5 gallon gas can on but that'd look a little too ghetto and probably not very safe. Or I could affix a Nato Jerry Can Mount and go that way because I already have the cans. What is it about Rotopax that makes them desirable? It's certainly not the pricing.
How do you carry your gas?

I use the 3 gal. Rotopax on my P500, when flashing empty fills it completely full.
P500 - Jackal's P500

 

[Tflynn]

The best thing about the rotopax is the various different ways you can mount them. They just don't seem to take up any room too. I really like mine but I definitely hear what you're saying on the price.

 

[trigger]

Yeah, expensive as hell with the mount and all but a lot safer than strapping a can to the rig.

 

[Code54]

Absolutly - they don't leak and mount very securely.

 

[100Acre]

Looking at these mounts. Of course when all is said and done I'm probably will have spent the same or more except these mounts are cheaper than the Rotopax mounts. Wish the Rotopax came in green, of course theres spray paint too...
Sometimes I'm too fast for my own good.....

 

[trigger]

Yep...

 

[100Acre]

I'm still considering some type of rear platform that I could carry my dog if I had another passenger. She goes with me everywhere. If I did rotopax then I'm not sure how it would mount. With the jerry cans, I think I can do more. Somewhere early on I saw someone had made a rear platform with a drawer underneath. Hijacking my own thread here....

 

[lee]

I have the 5 litre NATO cans.
That design has been around for a long time and is well proven.
I don't have a holder for it yet, been ratchet strapping it down.
I have some ideas for a holder but lack motivation.
Also you need to remember to carry a donkey Dick -its a thing, see definition #2 Urban Dictionary: donkey dick


That holder you have posted looks like it is for the 10 or 20 l can.
if it is for the 5 l can you post a link?

Roto pak is a ATV/SxS thing.
NATO can is more an overlander thing (also popular with the prepers.)
That and NATO cans are not CARB compliant.
Probably causes cancer if used in the state of Kalifornia.

 

[JTW]

I have the 5 litre NATO cans.
That design has been around for a long time and is well proven.
I don't have a holder for it yet, been ratchet strapping it down.
I have some ideas for a holder but lack motivation.
Also you need to remember to carry a donkey Dick -its a thing, see definition #2 Urban Dictionary: donkey dick


That holder you have posted looks like it is for the 10 or 20 l can.
if it is for the 5 l can you post a link?

Roto pak is a ATV/SxS thing.
NATO can is more an overlander thing (also popular with the prepers.)
That and NATO cans are not CARB compliant.
Probably causes cancer if used in the state of Kalifornia.

I sincerely must thank you for that little piece of QUALITY information!
Ohhhhh.... LMAO!!!
I really wish I had a donkey dick!

I spill gas like crazy when filling up my weedeater!

 

[JTW]

I'm still considering some type of rear platform that I could carry my dog if I had another passenger. She goes with me everywhere. If I did rotopax then I'm not sure how it would mount. With the jerry cans, I think I can do more. Somewhere early on I saw someone had made a rear platform with a drawer underneath. Hijacking my own thread here....

Man... you just can't beat this rear setup! I highly recommend it!

 

[100Acre]

I have the 5 litre NATO cans.
That design has been around for a long time and is well proven.
I don't have a holder for it yet, been ratchet strapping it down.
I have some ideas for a holder but lack motivation.
Also you need to remember to carry a donkey Dick -its a thing, see definition #2 Urban Dictionary: donkey dick


That holder you have posted looks like it is for the 10 or 20 l can.
if it is for the 5 l can you post a link?

Roto pak is a ATV/SxS thing.
NATO can is more an overlander thing (also popular with the prepers.)
That and NATO cans are not CARB compliant.
Probably causes cancer if used in the state of Kalifornia.

Don't worry I have Donkey Dick. LMAO!!!

 

[IdahoPioneer]

I've got a 2 gallon rotopax. It's 2 years old and has already developed a leak at the bottom. Looks to have cracked. I haven't even dropped it on the ground once. Even worse, Rotopax hasn't responded to my email or my phone call about getting it replaced under warranty. Not impressed........

 

[100Acre]

Man... you just can't beat this rear setup! I highly recommend it!

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I'm still thinking back seat for the dog...

 

[JTW]

I'm still thinking back seat for the dog...

You've been eyeing @iowaguy's setup! Lol

 

[JTW]

Don't worry I have Donkey Dick. LMAO!!!

Rubber ones in your underwear drawer don't count!

 

[100Acre]

I had used these for the cans I had mounted on the back of my expedition trailer. They were for 5 gallon cans. they held up well in the 6 years I had it.
Amazon.com: NATO Style Steel Jerry Can Holder for 20 Liter (5 Gal.) Cans: Automotive

 

[100Acre]

Rubber ones in your underwear drawer don't count!

not that kind. Mine's flexible steel....I used to work in military surplus.