opinions on off-brand Rotopax containers and mounts?

[22Badskwatch]

I'm looking to add a Rotopax-style fuel container mount for some extra insurance on long trips- looking at Amazon, I see there are a number of other brands selling Rotopax-style containers and mounts at about 50% of the price of the Rotopax stuff... which is pretty significant. Has anyone used any of these off-brands? If so, what's your experience? Any you recommend or any you strongly discourage others from buying?

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[TP1]

Why not just buy actual Rotopax blemished items? I bought a couple from there a few years ago and they arrived brand new with no visible defects on them. Plus, if you plan on actually using them, who cares if they have a mark or two on the outside.

https://rotopax.com/collections/blemished-items

 

[22Badskwatch]

Why not just buy actual Rotopax blemished items? I bought a couple from there a few years ago and they arrived brand new with no visible defects on them. Plus, if you plan on actually using them, who cares if they have a mark or two on the outside.

https://rotopax.com/collections/blemished-items

I looked yesterday, they’re only discounted about 10%, which is hardly anything

 

[TP1]

I looked yesterday, they’re only discounted about 10%, which is hardly anything

Oh interesting. Last time I bought, they were 50% off. Paid $49 for the 3 gallon.

 

[GroovyGeek]

I have a FuelPax which is a RotoPax Lite of sorts. I don't see an issue buying a 3rd party knockoff unless you plan on running over it with an 18 wheeler. And you will want to replace the stupid spout as soon as you buy something else (which is not Rotopax's fault, but the EPA or CARB).

Unfortunately most Rotopax mount options for the Bronco are ludicrously expensive with the exception of the Rock Slide Engineering mount, but that is spare tire.

Can you post some links to the knockoffs? Here is a mount that is perfectly functional

https://a.co/d/8LOBHac

 

[bb163]

Check out Overland Axis cans. Made by Preece Products. I have one and it’s been great. They’re based in Bend, Oregon where I’m at.

https://preeceproducts.com/rotomold-jerry-fuel-cans

 

[KABQ]

I've heard stories of some of the knockoffs splitting at the seams, but I couldn't tell you which ones and I have no experience with them myself.

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