Rotopax Mounting Ideas

[BostonJohn13]

I need to mount a rotopax or jerry can for an upcoming trip through Death Valley. Since there are not a lot of options at this time for the JL that don't require a new bumper or tire carrier I started thinking about temporary solutions.

I'm considering purchasing a Trash-a-roo to hang off the spare tire and storing the fuel can in there. A few considerations that come to mind:

• Trash-a-roo weight rating is 50lbs and I expect the fuel can to be ~35lbs when filled
• JL stock tailgate/tire carrier is rated for ~85lbs. I'm going to exceed this limit with my spare tire + fuel.
• Trash-a-roo is not a rigid solution. Fuel can might bounce around a lot on the trail adding more stress to the tailgate.
• Fuel can theft will be easy but since this is a temp solution it should be OK

Honestly it seems like a questionable solution but since it doesn't cost $800+ i'm considering it for 1 trip.

Anyone else have better ideas?

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[Kbach]

I need to mount a rotopax or jerry can for an upcoming trip through Death Valley. Since there are not a lot of options at this time for the JL that don't require a new bumper or tire carrier I started thinking about temporary solutions.

I'm considering purchasing a Trash-a-roo to hang off the spare tire and storing the fuel can in there. A few considerations that come to mind:

• Trash-a-roo weight rating is 50lbs and I expect the fuel can to be ~35lbs when filled
• JL stock tailgate/tire carrier is rated for ~85lbs. I'm going to exceed this limit with my spare tire + fuel.
• Trash-a-roo is not a rigid solution. Fuel can might bounce around a lot on the trail adding more stress to the tailgate.
• Fuel can theft will be easy but since this is a temp solution it should be OK

Honestly it seems like a questionable solution but since it doesn't cost $800+ i'm considering it for 1 trip.

Anyone else have better ideas?

They make a bracket for a rotopax that straps around the circumference of the spare that would probably be your best/quickest solution.

 

[MNWrangx2]

Get a rear bumper with tire carrier that has a Rotopax mount. Options are LOD, JCR Offroad, Smittybilt, and likely more. The Shield carrier on my JCR has a HiLift and Rotopax mount (more add ons; overall not cheap).

 

[Diaxio]

i use this

https://trailrax.com/shop/pak-rax-jl-2018-current-raw-powder-coat/

or you can try this

https://rockslideengineering.com/product/ez-rack-kit/

 

[boehml]

I am designing and producing a carrier for rotopax, kinda late for you though lol.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jl-rotopax-caddie.56729/

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