I was just wasting some time surfing the web and came across these.
http://www.rotopax.com/
Seems like a good idea. What's your thinking?
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I've seen these in a review before, seem to be pretty good, just a little pricey. I think they are stack-able.
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When I finally get a gas container to mount to my swing arm, it will more then likely be a couple of these as opposed to a jerry can.
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I can see multiple uses for them, though they are a bit pricey I like how modular they are.
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would they pass Rory's gas can tests of death though?
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Been a fan of them for awhile.
they've always worked for me.
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They started out in the ATV market, right?
I find them interesting, but I don't really understand the benefit. Maybe one of you can explain it.
I find them interesting, but I don't really understand the benefit. Maybe one of you can explain it.
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Yep. Been in suv world for awhile.
Stackable. Able to lock in place. Flat and thin allows for mounting low on roof or between tailgate n spare.
Stackable. Able to lock in place. Flat and thin allows for mounting low on roof or between tailgate n spare.
they've always worked for me.
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They are indeed thinner, but they seem to have a much larger footprint.
Are they any more space efficient than a jerry can? I'm guessing not since a gallon of gas always takes up 231in^3.
Probably depends on what you envision, mounting wise. If all you put on your roof is a couple 4 gallon cans, mounted flat... I could see it being a better option. But if you have a lot of junk up there already, finding a space for a large object like that could prove difficult.
Are they any more space efficient than a jerry can? I'm guessing not since a gallon of gas always takes up 231in^3.
Probably depends on what you envision, mounting wise. If all you put on your roof is a couple 4 gallon cans, mounted flat... I could see it being a better option. But if you have a lot of junk up there already, finding a space for a large object like that could prove difficult.
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One would fit with my new packing plan for my roof basket but a jerry can likely wont. I have three full width totes and only a couple inches extra between them. I could slide a roto between the totes but don't think I can get jerry can in the rack. I do have a mount I can connect to outside rack but roto would be nicer cleaner fit. See lots of jeeps that slip them between tailgate n tire.
they've always worked for me.
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They did seem to start of in the atv world but this is the pic that introduced me to them.
I like the modular design and that they have ones made for regular storage as well. They are a bit pricey, but I don't think it's really over priced.
I like the modular design and that they have ones made for regular storage as well. They are a bit pricey, but I don't think it's really over priced.
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