04-01-2021, 09:31 PM
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gas tank to carry on roof ?
are there any cool looking gas tanks i can carry in my basket on the roof ?
also what would I hold it down with ? just ties or a net or both ?
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04-01-2021, 11:08 PM
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I would go with functional over cool looking.
I use Scepter fuel cans in a Baja rack fuel can holder. I have it mounted on my Gobi rack, but should be no issue to mount to the basket. Or just use some ratchet straps or similar style.
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04-02-2021, 12:40 AM
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I went with rotopax
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04-02-2021, 01:54 AM
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I went with rotopax
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ya i just want somethin a lil bigger like 25-30L to carry in my basket
found this
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04-02-2021, 03:17 AM
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Why would you want to schlep 50+ pounds of gasoline on and off your roof? Where are you going on a regular basis that you need to carry extra fuel? I mean, I hang out in pretty remote areas that have hundred+ miles between gas stations (and I only have about 230 mile tank range), but it's easier to just plan your refueling and top up to avoid carrying extra fuel.
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04-02-2021, 10:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouranga
are there any cool looking gas tanks i can carry in my basket on the roof ?
also what would I hold it down with ? just ties or a net or both ?
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When traveling in truly remote places in the world (North Africa, North West India, and Central China), they don't use "tanks". Rather they use fuel bladders: https://www.google.com/search?client...=fuel+bladders
They are available from 25 gallons to 5000 gallons(!).
I was once on a trip in Northern India, and our van had a big bladder on the roof, about 50 gallons, I guess.
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04-02-2021, 11:21 AM
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I only carry a 3.5 gal fuelpax on my roof but Id advise anyone carrying extra fuel to carry an appropriate fire extinguisher and check your fuel for pressure changes and leaks throughout your trip especially when going through temp / elevation change.
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Where are you going on a regular basis that you need to carry extra fuel?
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Heading out on white rim road or the rim rocker trail it is required. Go out on one of these trails and let me how many people you see without extra packed somewhere.
Its not about using it or needing it regularly. Not having it can mean being stranded or not having the confidence when it comes down to exploring that last few miles or an offshoot of a trail. Mine remains empty 99% of the time and is only filled up and emptied pre / post trip for obvious safety reasons.
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04-02-2021, 04:49 PM
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Quote:
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leaks throughout your trip
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Pro-tip: use your stored fuel as soon as you can to prevent having to worry about leaking, or any other problems.
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04-02-2021, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by El Dusty
Heading out on white rim road or the rim rocker trail it is required. Go out on one of these trails and let me how many people you see without extra packed somewhere.
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Those are my backyard. Rim Rocker is only 160ish miles of mostly 2wd/4hi and there's gas in the middle in Nucla and Naturita. White Rim is 125 miles round trip to the gas station at the end of 313. I do carry 5gal when I go to the Maze, just because the nearest station is Hite or Hanksville, that are both a long round trip out.
True, that if you are exploring and don't necessarily know where you're headed, it is a nice safety net.
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04-02-2021, 10:56 PM
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I’ve never carried fuel, but used to regularly run with others who have. Generally they used standard low profile safety fuel cans, carrying two to four on a roof rack. One friend had a Land Rover Discovery, the other a Tacoma TRD (rack on the camper shell). They tied them down with ratchet straps. They were 2.5 gallon cans to ease placing and removing from the roof. As far as I remember or know, they never had any issues. They used a hinged lid that latched down snug. In short, utilitarian but not fancy.
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04-03-2021, 01:10 PM
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Extra Fuel
True, that if you are exploring and don't necessarily know where you're headed, it is a nice safety net.
Wife and I spent a week based in Lajitas TX. Basically a wide spot in the road nestled between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.
I carried 4 gallons in a Rotopax on the tire carrier. I didn't expect to need it in the National park as there is fuel available in the middle of the park.
Big Bend Ranch is another story. It is very remote and has only one entrance that is 27 miles of gravel road after 30 miles of highway, just to get to the ranger station. We spent about 6 hours exploring Fresno Canyon in the park (14 miles each way) one day and never saw another human being. After a full day of exploring, and the trip to and from Lajitas, I had about 1/4 tank left and the 4 gallons I didn't use. Necessary, probably not. Better to have and not need, than need and not have...Absolutely. Same reason I carry a Garmin Inreach.
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04-03-2021, 02:42 PM
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I was on a backroads roadtrip just before Thanksgiving (during Covid).
One of my planned fuel stops was locked up tight.
Sweating bullets as the low fuel light came on in the middle of nowhere and no cell service.
Made it to a "very rustic" place with a fuel pump. (Que Twilight Zone music).
Topped off with 21.7 gallons. A Rotopax or 2 would have been reassuring. I'm considering a basket just for pax n trax. Maybe a hylift.
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04-03-2021, 03:45 PM
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Let's not worry why someone wants to carry extra fuel. I've been stuck in unexpected emergencies/wild fires where filling up was not an option anywhere with in hours and would have given anything for another 3.5 gallons.
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04-03-2021, 07:02 PM
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If you want to look really cool, just use the red plastic gas cans meant for gas seen in countless pickup trucks in flyover country.
Form follows function.
Cool is as cool does.
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04-03-2021, 09:04 PM
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I’m looking into the same thing right now. I tow a trailer which limits my range to 250 I’m which obviously isn’t great.
The leading contender at this point is a 12 gallon marine fuel tank. Easy to strap down and the cap is on the top which should limit the chances for a leak.
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