Rotopax Mounting
- Thread starter JKPhoto
- Start date
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
I think there was a thread on it awhile back referring to this, or maybe it was about their own new tire carrier with integrated gas container. I'm sure others will help identify if the search fails to find it.
willywaxer
New member
Curious why you wouldn't just go with the 10.2 gal AEV fuel tank that's made for your system.
I currently have an 09 Jeep JK with Rotopax strapped around my tire with original bumper, etc..From my perspective they work as advertised. I drove from Chi- California with them on the back. Once in California , I went to Death Valley, Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree and have done the trails. They stayed on and had no problems off-roading. I was caring 2 3 gallons on each side. The ONLY problem is once there on you can't open your rear tail-gate. The pax obstruct the door handle, so you have to take them off to open the back. Thats a pain. I imagine if they were attached to a swing-out tire carrier that wasn't attached to the door then it wouldn't be a problem. But, I'm upgrading to the AEV bumper, etc.. so I won't be needed them anymore.
Chris85xlt
Adventurer
i built my own and mounted it to a Smittybilt rear bumper with tire carrier
Both sides can carry 2 Rotopak tanks. Passenger side can carry 2 of the longer 4gallon tanks
The mount also doubles as my CB radio antenna mount (also future ham radio antenna) and a small basket.
Both sides can carry 2 Rotopak tanks. Passenger side can carry 2 of the longer 4gallon tanks
The mount also doubles as my CB radio antenna mount (also future ham radio antenna) and a small basket.
Wonder if this is compatible? http://www.savannajones.com/products/12202_2100.htm
I carry 2 rotopaxs on my roof rack, but recently got the AEV tank and not sure how much I will ever use them.
I carry 2 rotopaxs on my roof rack, but recently got the AEV tank and not sure how much I will ever use them.
That does work if you have a spare that the center cap comes out. I'm running AEV beadlocks and the center is solid.
jeepersjeep
He loves Jeep!
Not sure if this will help you but, my rear carrier was sent with this to mount a roto. You can just holesaw through the arm and install.
Last edited:
Check this out for carrying Rotopax, it works with any tire carrier:
http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?219994-Vector-Offroad-s-Yak-Rack!!!
http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?219994-Vector-Offroad-s-Yak-Rack!!!
Last edited:
BrettDez
Overland Explorer
Keith, that looks awesome. I have an LOD rear bumper and will have the mounts for that. But if I needed even MORE, I could mount additional fuel or water packs using that one!
Right now the setup I will have should be 12 gallons of fuel(four 3-gallon packs), I can add another 4 gallons using that one to up it to 16 gallons. What's great is it can be modular of water or fuel, 16 gallons of fuel or 12 gallons of fuel and 4 gallons of water or 9 gallons of fuel and 7 gallons of water, etc. etc. I love being able to setup for the trip's demands. Only problem is having to buy all those rotopax packs! Probably will only have 2 packs for 6 gallons of fuel and the rest will be purchased when/if needed.
Right now the setup I will have should be 12 gallons of fuel(four 3-gallon packs), I can add another 4 gallons using that one to up it to 16 gallons. What's great is it can be modular of water or fuel, 16 gallons of fuel or 12 gallons of fuel and 4 gallons of water or 9 gallons of fuel and 7 gallons of water, etc. etc. I love being able to setup for the trip's demands. Only problem is having to buy all those rotopax packs! Probably will only have 2 packs for 6 gallons of fuel and the rest will be purchased when/if needed.
Does the strap system hold the Rotopax containers in place?