Exterior mounting (rotopax / jerry cans / maxtraxs) for soft top ?

[Jr87mustang]

Scrap those plastic cans.

Get one of these,
Jerry Can - 10 Liter, Metal, Green NATO Spec, Made in Europe (roverparts.com)
If you order one get a spare gasket,
Jerry Can Seal - Fits 10 And 20 Liter Jerry Cans (roverparts.com)
I've been using these cans for years and still never needed to replace a gasket but I have them in case, they're a $3 item!

The 2.6 gallon size is easy to manage and depending on your driving could give you 30-50 mile contingency fuel. The big 5 gal is too heavy and difficult to manage.

Use with the spout of a giggle syphon.

These tanks seal 100% no fumes escape. I used to keep the tiny 1.3 gal behind the seat in my p/u and it never leaked a hint of fumes. I still bring it on road trips inside my vehicle and use it to fill my motorcycle with a giggle syphon, super easy no spillage!

I quit carrying 5 gallon cans a while ago too. Went down to the 1.75/2 gal rotos. Definitely easier to manage. Nothing to test the old arms like holding up a 5 gallon can in the air when you need to refill, lol.

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[EveryDayBronco]

I quit carrying 5 gallon cans a while ago too. Went down to the 1.75/2 gal rotos. Definitely easier to manage. Nothing to test the old arms like holding up a 5 gallon can in the air when you need to refill, lol.

I know!

I only use those two in my reply.

The little 1.6 gal is nice just in case size. It's small and seals 100% so can be carried inside, not supposed to but I've been doing it for years. Never spilled or even a hint of fumes. These are the real deal!

1.6 gal should give the bronco 20-25 mile range.

I always fill my tank at what ever station is nearest the turn off. I've never run out of gas.

 

[Big Jim]

I just carry the cans around empty to look cool. My brain hurts thinking how much that 1.6 gallon container costs

 

[EveryDayBronco]

I just carry the cans around empty to look cool. My brain hurts thinking how much that 1.6 gallon container costs

You just paid full msrp on the Bronco but are worried about spending extra $10 for a reliable jerry can??

 

[NC_Pinz]

That Euro can design hasn't changed in decades. I have one that is vintage and it still works. The spout is old school all metal with flexible metal tubing.

 

[Big Jim]

Saw this today. Thought u has can experts would be interested

 

[pakrat]

Nope! Here's a pic to show how it sits.

So your third/middle brake light had to go. Did you delete it or relocate it?

 

[fronc]

So your third/middle brake light had to go. Did you delete it or relocate it?

Deleted. Not required in California.

 

[amccue90]

Deleted. Not required in California.

of all the things California says you can and cannot have...

 

[Pilsner]

Deleted. Not required in California.

I looked this up because I would like to do the same. It's a federal law that requires the 3rd brake light.

 

[fronc]

I looked this up because I would like to do the same. It's a federal law that requires the 3rd brake light.

Could you cite the law for us?

 

[fronc]

Could you cite the law for us?

Ok ok, I'll just skip to the part where I explain the law you're probably referring to requires MANUFACTURERS to produce vehicles with three brake lights (center high mount stop light), but this doesn't require drivers to have it equipped/working unless their state requires it. California does not.

 

[BroncoPls!]

Deleted. Not required in California.

True in Texas also. I failed an inspection because my 3rd brake light was burned out on my Jeep. Removed the light completely & passed. Has to work if present, but does not have to be present to pass.

 

[survivormanca]

Good morning! Anyone have good ideas for mounting rotopax/jerry cans and maxtraxs externally on a 4 dr with a soft top.

So far, I've found an ez mount on the tire for the rotopax that I may be able to modify and the intelligent mount 2 from Smittybilt that I'd need to modify to fit on the tire as well. I'd prefer to not use the trailer hitch cargo basket because of departure angles.

Please let me know if you've found good solutions.

When Gobi and Garvin get a little further along in the year, there will likely be more options. I'd like to, at least, get some extra water outside the cab at this point though so I can fit all the other stuff I'm hauling.

Thanks!

This is the solution I am going with - https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/BR6RV.html

 

[jasonf]

Ok ok, I'll just skip to the part where I explain the law you're probably referring to requires MANUFACTURERS to produce vehicles with three brake lights (center high mount stop light), but this doesn't require drivers to have it equipped/working unless their state requires it. California does not.

penalty code #4015 must have 3rd brake light working/visible in CA . I got a ticket $130 - also officer mentioned can not carry any fuel container on outside of vehicle on public roads highway ect

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