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#1 Ronin

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Posted 19 April 2019 - 07:11 PM

Hi All : I've put my order in for a new ATC Panther Shell. One of the options I want is either an AT gas can holder or a Rotopax mounted on the rear. I don't have any experience with Rotopax, but I've read about some of you experiencing leaks along the seam or the can becoming warped or bowled. I like the low profile look of the Rotopax but I'm also wondering about how much of a problem it is to manipulate the CARB pour spout. What are your thoughts about these issues? Also, what size would you recommend? 

 

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#2 Tuff Guy 62

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Posted 19 April 2019 - 07:49 PM

I have two AT can holders mounted on the back of my Panther shell and we love them. Jeff & Marty did the install for us as part of our build. We mostly use them to transport extra water as opposed to fuel. When not in use for fuel/water stowage they make for handy towel racks, a place to hang a trash bag or a convenient shelf so I don't misplace my beer. :D

 

I ordered my Wavian cans from jerrycans.com. I also ordered an extra set of regular spouts, way easier than having to deal with the CARB compliant standard issue.


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Posted 19 April 2019 - 08:40 PM

We watch the weight of everything on our truck. Therefore, we went with the rotopax, Cons are that we're limited to three gallon containers - unless we wanted to stack; we don't. Also the heavy plastic can swells in the sun with fuel expansion. Traditional jerry cans give you 5 gallons.

 

Our extra gas is only insurance. In all these years we have never used the extra gas.


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Posted 19 April 2019 - 09:42 PM

We also have 2 jerry can racks on our camper. We use the Scepter brand military cans and spout which avoids the problems of the carb compliant spouts. As Tuff Guy said, one advantage is that the racks can be used for both fuel or water (I guess this is true for Rotopax also). We also use them to carry ammo cans with an adapted strap that I made when not needed for fuel.

 

We use the fuel cans for insurance and to extend our range. They also can help mitigate the cost of expensive gas by filling up at cheaper gas spots and using it in areas where gas is expensive.


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Posted 19 April 2019 - 10:30 PM

When I got my Bobcat, Marty recommended Rotopax. My only complaint is they rub the paint under the container. Ski3pin made a shim system that prevents that, so maybe we can twist his arm into a photo, and source for the corner shim buttons.

My gas cans are 3 gallon, the water is 2 gallon.
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Posted 20 April 2019 - 12:55 AM

We watch the weight of everything on our truck. Therefore, we went with the rotopax, Cons are that we're limited to three gallon containers - unless we wanted to stack; we don't. Also the heavy plastic can swells in the sun with fuel expansion. Traditional jerry cans give you 5 gallons.

 

Our extra gas is only insurance. In all these years we have never used the extra gas.

 

To you and Wandering Sagebrush - do you have any issues using the CARB compliant spout? When I spec'd my build, Marty recommended the AT can holder because he thought the Rotopax CARB spout was a pita. I've used the same jerry cans for years and use an old non compliant spout. Whether you can get fined for that is not an issue I'm wanting to debate on this thread thank you!


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#7 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 20 April 2019 - 01:24 AM

Throw the CARB compliant spouts away, they suck! I ordered the regular spouts from Rotopax. If law requires you have them in the can, and you think you might get checked, keep them, but use a regular spout when pouring.
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#8 Ronin

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Posted 20 April 2019 - 01:37 AM

Throw the CARB compliant spouts away, they suck! I ordered the regular spouts from Rotopax. If law requires you have them in the can, and you think you might get checked, keep them, but use a regular spout when pouring.

Thanks - good to know that the regular spouts are available.


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#9 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 20 April 2019 - 01:55 AM

Thanks - good to know that the regular spouts are available.


There are several places that sell them. I couldn’t get into the RotopaX site, but here’s one...

https://www.motospor...T000H-X001-Y001
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Posted 20 April 2019 - 03:50 AM

If you opt for the jerry can carrier then you can use this instead if water is more important than fuel:

https://www.frontrun...n-with-tap.html

 

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Step up for their better, brass spigot, it's significantly better than the plastic spigot.


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