ozon8r
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Well, at least a temporary solution…
Since I am averaging under 12 MPG (seeing a therapist) and well under the typical 300 mile range most gas tanks are designed to accommodate, I needed to find a solution when in the Western outback to ensure a safe return to civilization.
While the market is preparing various options for the relatively newly released 392, there are some already great options available for the JL platform in general.
Here are some I considered:
I absolutely loved the JK AEV Fuel Caddy (10 gallons) and bumper system on my AEV built 2014 JKUR, but until this month was not available. https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/fuel-caddy/. I believe this solution is dependent on using the AEV rear bumper and is priced at almost US $3000 all in. Aside from siphoning out the gas, this is a very secure solution.
The Titan Trail Trekker II tank is another great option (10 gallons) at $400, but limits options for third brake light and rear camera which is kind of a deal breaker. https://titanfueltanks.com/products/titan-trail-trekker-ii-4040287, another very secure solution
TrailRax offers a very clean solution as well if you have a hard top without the Sky One Touch and is rated to hold up to 60lbs. This is sold in set for one side at US $450. https://www.trailrax.com/products/pak-rax-jl-2018-current. However, since I have the SOT with the removable rear panels, I am not confident the structural strength would support much more weight although the bulk of the weight would rest on the rain gutter. However, the wind load and how the removable panel attaches at the bottom with plastic plugs doesn’t inspire confidence. With the right locking mechanism, this could be a fairly secure solution.
Retrofit Offroad offers a nice Roto Pax solution if you are running up to a 35” tire, https://www.retrofitoffroad.com/shop/jeep-jerry-can-carriers/jeep-jl-rotopax-tailgate-hinge-mount/. Pretty reasonably priced at under US $140.
Rock Slide Engineering offers a spare tire mount with a ratchet strap and mounting surface for different accessories. https://rockslideengineering.com/product/ez-rack-kit/ US $100. This is not a very secure solution from theft. Even if you add a locking mount mechanism, a thief would just need to cut the strap.
Vector Offroad JL Exo Rack is pretty slick but requires a bit of effort if you need to remove the tire. I do like that if offers the ability to install both the third brake light and rear camera, priced at US $300. https://vectoroffroad.com/products/jl-exo-rack
There are probably other options I missed currently on the market and new ones coming. I would love to see a direct replacement of the OEM tank from Titan or others. I installed a Titan 55 gallon tank on my F250 and loved the additional range it provided over the OEM tank even when towing.
The route I went…
I installed the Rock Slide Engineering EZ Rack, two Roto Pax Deluxe mounts one for each side, and two 3.5 Gallon Fuel Pax cans as pictured (already owned one and just picked up another). Not too concerned about the added weight on the tailgate since I upgraded the hinge to the TeraFlex Alpha HD system. And it is nice to have about 7 gallons total for the 392 or someone else in need on the trail. Although I consider this the least secured solution, I only run with the fuel tanks when I am camping or staying someplace I can quickly remove and store in a safe area. I rarely run errands around town in high risk areas with the tanks installed and the whole kit removes without much effort.
Note: The tanks are angled to allow access to the door handle on the driver side and to allow full tailgate articulation on passenger side.
The angel allows just enough clearance on the hinge side to fully open the tail gate without body contact.
Post up what you have considered and why along with pics if you have them.
Since I am averaging under 12 MPG (seeing a therapist) and well under the typical 300 mile range most gas tanks are designed to accommodate, I needed to find a solution when in the Western outback to ensure a safe return to civilization.
While the market is preparing various options for the relatively newly released 392, there are some already great options available for the JL platform in general.
Here are some I considered:
I absolutely loved the JK AEV Fuel Caddy (10 gallons) and bumper system on my AEV built 2014 JKUR, but until this month was not available. https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/fuel-caddy/. I believe this solution is dependent on using the AEV rear bumper and is priced at almost US $3000 all in. Aside from siphoning out the gas, this is a very secure solution.
The Titan Trail Trekker II tank is another great option (10 gallons) at $400, but limits options for third brake light and rear camera which is kind of a deal breaker. https://titanfueltanks.com/products/titan-trail-trekker-ii-4040287, another very secure solution
TrailRax offers a very clean solution as well if you have a hard top without the Sky One Touch and is rated to hold up to 60lbs. This is sold in set for one side at US $450. https://www.trailrax.com/products/pak-rax-jl-2018-current. However, since I have the SOT with the removable rear panels, I am not confident the structural strength would support much more weight although the bulk of the weight would rest on the rain gutter. However, the wind load and how the removable panel attaches at the bottom with plastic plugs doesn’t inspire confidence. With the right locking mechanism, this could be a fairly secure solution.
Retrofit Offroad offers a nice Roto Pax solution if you are running up to a 35” tire, https://www.retrofitoffroad.com/shop/jeep-jerry-can-carriers/jeep-jl-rotopax-tailgate-hinge-mount/. Pretty reasonably priced at under US $140.
Rock Slide Engineering offers a spare tire mount with a ratchet strap and mounting surface for different accessories. https://rockslideengineering.com/product/ez-rack-kit/ US $100. This is not a very secure solution from theft. Even if you add a locking mount mechanism, a thief would just need to cut the strap.
Vector Offroad JL Exo Rack is pretty slick but requires a bit of effort if you need to remove the tire. I do like that if offers the ability to install both the third brake light and rear camera, priced at US $300. https://vectoroffroad.com/products/jl-exo-rack
There are probably other options I missed currently on the market and new ones coming. I would love to see a direct replacement of the OEM tank from Titan or others. I installed a Titan 55 gallon tank on my F250 and loved the additional range it provided over the OEM tank even when towing.
The route I went…
I installed the Rock Slide Engineering EZ Rack, two Roto Pax Deluxe mounts one for each side, and two 3.5 Gallon Fuel Pax cans as pictured (already owned one and just picked up another). Not too concerned about the added weight on the tailgate since I upgraded the hinge to the TeraFlex Alpha HD system. And it is nice to have about 7 gallons total for the 392 or someone else in need on the trail. Although I consider this the least secured solution, I only run with the fuel tanks when I am camping or staying someplace I can quickly remove and store in a safe area. I rarely run errands around town in high risk areas with the tanks installed and the whole kit removes without much effort.
Note: The tanks are angled to allow access to the door handle on the driver side and to allow full tailgate articulation on passenger side.
The angel allows just enough clearance on the hinge side to fully open the tail gate without body contact.
Post up what you have considered and why along with pics if you have them.
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