[jdm-v35]

I do not want to store fuel inside due to the smell as well as lack of space when loaded up. I was considering a ladder with rotopax mounts but from what I found even getting the hatch to carry a 2 gallon tank is difficult without sag from weight or possibly causing damage to the hatch hinge. If I could carry 4 gallons I would go this route optimally.

I have also considered possibly a rigd ultraswing to carry gas, propane tank, spare tire and have the built in table which may be nice, but I may have trouble swinging it open in the garage if so.

Not sure if anyone else has the ultraswing with sidehack, but if so I am curious how far the arm swings out from the bumper.

Just seeing what methods people use to carry spare fuel when going off grid. I would like to carry at least 4-5 gallons as some places I go are about 70 miles away from civilization.

[mbm112]

Exterior Rear quarter molle?

2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner Exterior Molle Storage Panel | Rago Fab - Rago Fabrication


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[jdm-v35]

Originally Posted by mbm112

Exterior Rear quarter molle?

2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner Exterior Molle Storage Panel | Rago Fab - Rago Fabrication


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Looked at those as well, but it doesn't look like there is one that fits the SSO rack unfortunately.

[fkheath]

How much fuel do you need to carry? If just a few gallons, then the Molle panels would be best.

In my travels in Africa and remote Asia, most safari vehicles carry up to 50 gallons in roof top fuel bladders.

[osugsxr]

baby pool in the trunk

[honda250xtitan]

did 2 rotopax on the prinsu rack for a week in mexico. they worked fine. didnt need them but was a nice peace of mind.

[jdm-v35]

Originally Posted by fkheath

How much fuel do you need to carry? If just a few gallons, then the Molle panels would be best.

In my travels in Africa and remote Asia, most safari vehicles carry up to 50 gallons in roof top fuel bladders.

I would say 5-6 gallons would be enough, as I would just need enough to take me about 70 miles back to civilization from where I go hunting. 2x 2.5 gallon rotopax on a molle panel or ladder would be ideal as I would rather not have to deal with a swingout if possible.

I could not find any molle panel confirmed to fit the SSO rack yet, and I am not sure if the hatch can hold up 5 gallons of fuel with upgraded struts. I only saw one person post with 2 rotopax on a ladder but not much details about it. The ladder would be the best option as I could also use the ladder for packing/unpacking my RTT.

[jp.vegas]

If the SSO rack uses aluminum extrusions, you could potentially adapt another company's fuel can attachment on it. If you're using Rotopax then a lot of companies make such things like Sherpa for example.

If you're using NATO or Scepter cans, then you have other options. I'm running the Sherpa rack and am using the Bajarack gas can mount for my Scepter cans: Roof Rack Fuel Tank | BajaRack
– Bajarack Adventure Equipment

I moved the bars around and use the standard stainless mounting hardware from Sherpa to hold the mount on the rack. It's been through many offroad adventures without issue at all.

YMMV.

[comtn4x4]

Originally Posted by jdm-v35

I would say 5-6 gallons would be enough, as I would just need enough to take me about 70 miles back to civilization from where I go hunting. 2x 2.5 gallon rotopax on a molle panel or ladder would be ideal as I would rather not have to deal with a swingout if possible.

I could not find any molle panel confirmed to fit the SSO rack yet, and I am not sure if the hatch can hold up 5 gallons of fuel with upgraded struts. I only saw one person post with 2 rotopax on a ladder but not much details about it. The ladder would be the best option as I could also use the ladder for packing/unpacking my RTT.

If you're only 70 miles from civilization (gas station) why do you need that much extra gas? That's very conservatively 6 gallons of fuel each way. Piece of mind?

I also have frequently carried a Jerry can of fuel in that case that I would need it and rarely if ever touched it. I did a number of 7-10 day trips with a group of guys who INSISTED everyone carry 10 gallons extra (The two organizers had 25 gallons extra each) and not a single person ever need extra fuel or even came close. I've gone to only carrying a 2 gallon Rotopax and the rest of the space on my rear bumper water. Seems you could just put it on your roof rack no?

[mrblah]

jerry can holder on the roof.


My buddy adapted his RIGD tire carrier thing to hold 2 jerry cans, propane, hilift, table etc. He left his tire under his vehicle. This setup works well for him.

Here is his instagram page, you can see his setup.

https://www.instagram.com/ohana_overland

[jdm-v35]

Originally Posted by comtn4x4

If you're only 70 miles from civilization (gas station) why do you need that much extra gas? That's very conservatively 6 gallons of fuel each way. Piece of mind?

I also have frequently carried a Jerry can of fuel in that case that I would need it and rarely if ever touched it. I did a number of 7-10 day trips with a group of guys who INSISTED everyone carry 10 gallons extra (The two organizers had 25 gallons extra each) and not a single person ever need extra fuel or even came close. I've gone to only carrying a 2 gallon Rotopax and the rest of the space on my rear bumper water. Seems you could just put it on your roof rack no?

Because we don't stop and set up camp. We drive around the entire GMU all day and glass etc. Last time we filled up gas every other day that week(including the round trips to town). I rode with my friend last time but since we won't have someone else to come help if he gets stuck im gonna drive separate. Last time we had no cell service and I walked 3 hours on a trail to go to camp and get his son to tow him out from a snow bank. Just want to make sure I don't get into a situation where I get stranded out there.

[jdm-v35]

Originally Posted by mrblah

jerry can holder on the roof.


My buddy adapted his RIGD tire carrier thing to hold 2 jerry cans, propane, hilift, table etc. He left his tire under his vehicle. This setup works well for him.

Here is his instagram page, you can see his setup.

https://www.instagram.com/ohana_overland

Yea, if the ladder won't work maybe I just put 2 rotopax on the roof since I won't have my RTT for trips alone.

[jdm-v35]

Originally Posted by jp.vegas

If the SSO rack uses aluminum extrusions, you could potentially adapt another company's fuel can attachment on it. If you're using Rotopax then a lot of companies make such things like Sherpa for example.

If you're using NATO or Scepter cans, then you have other options. I'm running the Sherpa rack and am using the Bajarack gas can mount for my Scepter cans: Roof Rack Fuel Tank | BajaRack
– Bajarack Adventure Equipment

I moved the bars around and use the standard stainless mounting hardware from Sherpa to hold the mount on the rack. It's been through many offroad adventures without issue at all.

YMMV.

I will take a look and take some measurements. I think mounting on top of the rack would be no problem, but finding a side load panel seems to be difficult for the SSO rack.

[mrblah]

Originally Posted by jdm-v35

Because we don't stop and set up camp. We drive around the entire GMU all day and glass etc. Last time we filled up gas every other day that week(including the round trips to town). I rode with my friend last time but since we won't have someone else to come help if he gets stuck im gonna drive separate. Last time we had no cell service and I walked 3 hours on a trail to go to camp and get his son to tow him out from a snow bank. Just want to make sure I don't get into a situation where I get stranded out there.

its not a bad idea to be prepared.

Cool thing with dual jerry can holders, is u can switch off between water and fuel depending on your needs or trip.

From my experience though, i found that i need water more than fuel. I try to avoid gas station well water when i can.

SO i usually i carry 2 jerry cans of water and a small empty 2.5 RotopaX of fuel.

I also keep a 5 gallon fuel jerry can at home in case i need it.

I do have a aftermarket bumper so its easier for me to carry water and fuel. For most people, you are looking at roof mounted options unfortunately.

I like options.

[mrblah]

Originally Posted by jdm-v35

Yea, if the ladder won't work maybe I just put 2 rotopax on the roof since I won't have my RTT for trips alone.

before my rear bumper and my buddy's rigd contraption thing, we both ran rotopax on our ladder.

It gets freaking heavy man. We had to upgrade our hatch struts...lol.

It also puts alot of stress on the hatch hinges (in the open position)

After one trip, both of us never ran rotopax on our ladders again.

In fact, we don't put anything heavy on the hatch ladder anymore.

We then went with jerry cans on the roof, but that is really a PITA to get on and off when its full.

Then I went with a rear bumper and my buddy went with RIGD.

So that is the evolution of me and my buddy's decision making.