Mounted Fuel Tank Recommendations?

[jaroddf89]

Hey all. I'm going to big bend national park next year and wanted to get a mounted fuel tank for additional capacity on the trip. I am not looking to spend too much (hopefully under $250) and was hoping to get some recommendations on how y'all mount your fuel tanks. I don't have a roof rack so I was thinking probably something on the tire or rear. Thanks!

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[Tricky Mike]

This would be a good solution for infrequent use.

https://rebeloffroad.com/rock-slide-engineering-ez-rack-rotopax-spare-tire-mount-kit-basic-steel/

 

[jaroddf89]

This would be a good solution for infrequent use.

https://rebeloffroad.com/rock-slide-engineering-ez-rack-rotopax-spare-tire-mount-kit-basic-steel/

Would that need a spare tire reinforcement? I have stock 35s on right now.

 

[Tricky Mike]

Would that need a spare tire reinforcement? I have stock 35s on right now.

It would help. But also if you got a reinforcement like Hammerbuilt it has a rotopax mount option and you could skip the strap on mount. That's what I use.

 

[jaroddf89]

It would help. But also if you got a reinforcement like Hammerbuilt it has a rotopax mount option and you could skip the strap on mount. That's what I use.

Interesting. I'm looking at it now. So help me understand, it requires the $215 mount, and then the $100 tailgate support accessory arm, plus a rotopax all purchased separately correct?

 

[Tricky Mike]

Interesting. I'm looking at it now. So help me understand, it requires the $215 mount, and then the $100 tailgate support accessory arm, plus a rotopax all purchased separately correct?

Yes it adds up pretty fast. I think to keep your budget you'll have to look at knock offs. Amazon has some inexpensive rotopax style containers and spare reinforcements.

 

[jaroddf89]

This would be a good solution for infrequent use.

https://rebeloffroad.com/rock-slide-engineering-ez-rack-rotopax-spare-tire-mount-kit-basic-steel/

I did some research and math. It appears the spare can cover 133 pounds. I don't particularly want to be that heavy. The Tire is around 90 (rounding), the rotopax (two 2 pounders) lets call 10 pounds, and the fuel around 25. This would put me around 125 which is definitely pushing it but might work.

 

[Shrek27]

<$100

Spare tire trash bag
https://www.rhinousainc.com/products/spare-tire-trash-bag?variant=41000065695935
2 X 2 gal gas cans
https://www.harborfreight.com/small-gas-can-56421.html

 

[TX-Dennis]

Hey all. I'm going to big bend national park next year and wanted to get a mounted fuel tank for additional capacity on the trip. I am not looking to spend too much (hopefully under $250) and was hoping to get some recommendations on how y'all mount your fuel tanks. I don't have a roof rack so I was thinking probably something on the tire or rear. Thanks!

I've been to Big Bend dozens of times. Never felt the need for extra gas. There are two gas stations within the Park. Now, if you're talking the state park, then yeah bring extra gas. There's nothing there.

 

[CrystalRedTintCoat]

<$100

Spare tire trash bag
https://www.rhinousainc.com/products/spare-tire-trash-bag?variant=41000065695935
2 X 2 gal gas cans
https://www.harborfreight.com/small-gas-can-56421.html

You put the gas cans into that trash bag?

 

[Shrek27]

You put the gas cans into that trash bag?

I do. Bag has held up well and the 2 cans fit nice and snug, side by side.
400 miles across washboards of Mojave and Death Valley last month.

 

[CrystalRedTintCoat]

I do. Bag has held up well and the 2 cans fit nice and snug, side by side.
400 miles across washboards of Mojave and Death Valley last month.

So much better than $500!

 

[Shrek27]

So much better than $500!

Agreed. For a "just in case" and rarely packed item (really didn't even end up needing for last trip) its an affordable way to go.
Just saw these gas cans at Target for $12.19 each btw. Looked like regular price. Puts this setup around $75
Disclaimer: With both full, It's around 26 lbs plus weight of bag. I added too much firewood on bottom of bag last trip and my tailgate definitely felt it. Keep it to just the 2 full cans and some lightweight trash and should be fine.

 

[CrystalRedTintCoat]

Agreed. For a "just in case" and rarely packed item (really didn't even end up needing for last trip) its an affordable way to go.
Just saw these gas cans at Target for $12.19 each btw. Looked like regular price. Puts this setup around $75
Disclaimer: With both full, It's around 26 lbs plus weight of bag. I added too much firewood on bottom of bag last trip and my tailgate definitely felt it. Keep it to just the 2 full cans and some lightweight trash and should be fine.

Yeah, I’ve been seeing the factory tailgate can hold 133lbs. The Sasquatch wheel/tire combo is 87lbs. And that leaves 46lbs. I’d have to look at my excel document but fuel is like 6lbs/gal and water 8.34lbs/gal.

 

[Shrek27]

Yeah, I’ve been seeing the factory tailgate can hold 133lbs. The Sasquatch wheel/tire combo is 87lbs. And that leaves 46lbs. I’d have to look at my excel document but fuel is like 6lbs/gal and water 8.34lbs/gal.

All looks correct to me.
I’d limit it to 35 max. My tailgate wasn’t off this much prior to run.

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