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rotopax gas can
Thinking of ordering a rotopax gas can 2gal. Are they good ? I don't have a rear bumper so I won't be mounting it on the tire carrier. But I have a roof rack and I'd like to put up there since it's a low profile gas can looking. But I'd be putting it sideways, on it's side. Wondering if it's a good idea to have it on a side on a roof. Like I'm worried it would start leaking ? Or are they good quality and it doesn't matter ??
Also, who makes good small shovels/axe ?
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01-02-2015, 08:04 AM
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Small shovel, get a military style E Tool.
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01-02-2015, 01:30 PM
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Rotopax are great tanks. My buddy has several for his quads and they never leak. They are quite versatile too.
Shovel/Axe The MAX ? An ax, shovel, pick, rake, hoe and more all in one, it accommodates seven tools onto a single polyglass handle multipurpose tool & the Safety Impact Wrench ?
I don't have one, but saw one at a show and seem really nice. I have a regular axe and a razorback shovel.
I'd steer away from the small foldable shovels, they are not sturdy enough for anything more than digging a poop hole.
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01-02-2015, 02:01 PM
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WHat about the gas can. Is it safe to have to the rotopax on it's side ??
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WHat about the gas can. Is it safe to have to the rotopax on it's side ??
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Yep. I have these things on the back of my daily driver. I recommend them.
I also have the water packs on board as well. They can swap out with the red's on the back no problem.
Oh, and shovels are on the roof.
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Yep. I have these things on the back of my daily driver. I recommend them.
I also have the water packs on board as well. They can swap out with the red's on the back no problem.
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You think I'd be safe to have them on roof rack laying on a side. ?
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You think I'd be safe to have them on roof rack laying on a side. ?
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Absolutely not a problem...many quads have them mounted that way.
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I run mine in the roof rack. Just make sure the cap is tight and you are a good.
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Yep. I have these things on the back of my daily driver. I recommend them.
I also have the water packs on board as well. They can swap out with the red's on the back no problem.
Oh, and shovels are on the roof. |
Wow I really like the set up, but I'm assuming you can no longer put the rear window down?
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I run mine in the roof rack. Just make sure the cap is tight and you are a good.
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Are those 2 gallon ? And I assume you run it with gas in cans right ?
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Are those 2 gallon ? And I assume you run it with gas in cans right ?
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They are 3 gallon and yes I run them like that with gas in them. Just make sure to tighten those caps!
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Wow I really like the set up, but I'm assuming you can no longer put the rear window down?
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Actually, the window goes down just fine and dandy. It's functionality is not affected at all by this setup. However, I do recommend getting new rear hatch struts. Otherwise, the 4Runner may eat you. You may need something to prop the hatch up while its open.
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Had mine on their sides for over 2 years, never a leak.
Only advice is, learn how to open them BEFORE filling them, twist lock seems to be a child lock for newbies. 
Yes 2nd Gen but its about cans 
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Rotopax cans are GREAT! I've had one for a while now hanging off the back of my tire carrier. I think they look a lot better than the scepter military cans.
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