RotoPax, Are they Worth it?

[100Acre]

Am now thinking in hindsight that a rotopax or copy would've been better in the limited space dept. Less so than the jerry can approach.

 

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[100Acre]

I just found these at a deal plus the mount both at 29% and 33% off. Sold through Rotopax
"Our packs are individually pressure tested and manufactured 100% in the USA by American workers"
3.5 Gallon FuelpaX

 

[JTW]

If you're a buy it and bolt it on guy then that's a good setup. Depends on your needs though, not enough covered storage for me. Don't like how it sticks out the back either. If I were building another one I would go more for what @Chooglin did.

Ha! I'm a best for the $$$ guy. Some things you just can't build for what you can buy them for. Hanging off the rear makes zero difference in the machine. And if you have a passanger and still want to haul the dog... he's going to be pissed when you stuff him in your box.

 

[trigger]

Ha! I'm a best for the $$$ guy. Some things you just can't build for what you can buy them for. Hanging off the rear makes zero difference in the machine. And if you have a passanger and still want to haul the dog... he's going to be pissed when you stuff him in your box.

Hanging off the rear does make a difference, you didn't ride it long enough to make a sound recommendation anyway. As stated, depends on your needs and I'm not hauling a dog. As far as best for the money, already had the tool box and I have more time than money into mine so I guess that made it more cost effective too.

 

[trigger]

Am now thinking in hindsight that a rotopax or copy would've been better in the limited space dept. Less so than the jerry can approach.

You could always sell them on CL, might take a bit of a hit on them but at least you'd have what you want in the end.

 

[100Acre]

The two 2.5 gallon cans got cancelled. If the mounts still come, that's great because in hindsight I figured I could use them on my 5 gal jerry cans on the trailer. If the two little British ones still come, I may keep them.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Right, I'm thinking all of this if I have a human passenger and need to put her in back

How big is your dog? Maybe she can sit in the middle!

 

[100Acre]

How big is your dog? Maybe she can sit in the middle!

65 lbs

 

[SundayRdr]

Enough text how about lets see some pics of everyone's setup with jerry cans and for rotopax.. Dam u for the discount link on rotopax, ordering one now..... damit..

 

[100Acre]

Enough text how about lets see some pics of everyone's setup with jerry cans and for rotopax.. Dam u for the discount link on rotopax, ordering one now..... damit..

Not Rotopax. they're FuelPax non stackable. With only a 1 year warranty opposed to rotopax's 10 years.

 

[SundayRdr]

Not Rotopax. they're FuelPax non stackable. With only a 1 year warranty opposed to rotopax's 10 years.

Well eeeexcuse me. Lol I still wanna see pics.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

65 lbs

You're gonna need a smaller passenger.

 

[trigger]

Well eeeexcuse me. Lol I still wanna see pics.

I posted a pic in post #9 in this thread. 1 gallon Rotopax painted green, mounted on back of box.
Have only used it once but better safe than sorry. Bought the better spout they offered too.

 

[Miss_Oak]

Just a thought... If you end up with just a small area for your dog and are afraid she may fall off, as you travel, you can make a side rail or two that is removable. I have a little medal bracket that these slide into. The real reason i have them is so fence posts and other things don't roll off the back while going uphill but the dogs use them too. And they are easy to remove when i don't need them. I haven't had time to make some for my p5 yet. ...Of course i look like a country bumpkin with them but i guess thats what i am. Haha

 

[trigger]

Just a thought... If you end up with just a small area for your dog and are afraid she may fall off, as you travel, you can make a side rail or two that is removable. I have a little medal bracket that these slide into. The real reason i have them is so fence posts and other things don't roll off the back while going uphill but the dogs use them too. And they are easy to remove when i don't need them. I haven't had time to make some for my p5 yet. ...Of course i look like a country bumpkin with them but i guess thats what i am. Haha

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Miss Oak's first mod...very cool!

 

[Miss_Oak]

Miss Oak's first mod...very cool!

Whoohoo hahaha Thanks trigger

 

[JTW]

Hanging off the rear does make a difference, you didn't ride it long enough to make a sound recommendation anyway. As stated, depends on your needs and I'm not hauling a dog. As far as best for the money, already had the tool box and I have more time than money into mine so I guess that made it more cost effective too.

I rode it enough to know the box and basket were an awesome combo!!! The basket is stout enough to handle rolling back into a tree.. and I still miss the box... I wish it would fit behind the seats of the pk5! Different strokes... but if you want to ride a passenger and throw a deer on the back or bring the pup too, all while having enough storage for whatever the situation Husky tool box and strongmade basket are the tits!

 

[100Acre]

Just a thought... If you end up with just a small area for your dog and are afraid she may fall off, as you travel, you can make a side rail or two that is removable. I have a little medal bracket that these slide into. The real reason i have them is so fence posts and other things don't roll off the back while going uphill but the dogs use them too. And they are easy to remove when i don't need them. I haven't had time to make some for my p5 yet. ...Of course i look like a country bumpkin with them but i guess thats what i am. Haha

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Classy side mirror you have there.....lol

 

[Miss_Oak]

Classy side mirror you have there.....lol

nothing but the best hahaha

 

[swsebek]

You're gonna need a smaller passenger.

bigger MACHINE