I use to carry a regular gas can in the bed of the RZR, but after seeing multiple videos on TH-cam of rigs catching fire I won't any more. I will be doing something like you did. Thanks
These are a great way to carry extra fuel. I have the four gallon tank and found it to be very easy to refuel my quad. The company has excellent customer service! Remember, you can ride or drive in one hour, farther than you can walk in a day.
A follow up question for you, if I decide to go with two 2-Gallon cans, will they be so thick they may interfere with a Ryfab cargo box or the soft luggage option you mentioned in the video? I just don't want it to stick out too far into the bed, but I'd like to have that much extra now that I think about it as my buddies I ride with bring nothing.
I love your videos, and just purchased a 2015 RZR 900 trail. I will install two 1 gallon cans, and two RotopaX Pack Mount's, is that all the hardware I need or do I also need to buy two RotopaX Pack Mount Backing Plates as well?
If you mount the fuel packs to the bottom of the bed, right over the exhaust, what happens if your rotopax springs a leak? Your sweet 900 trail may go up in flames. I think having them mounted to the cage where you have them is a much safer placement than in the bed.
The new 900's don't seem to be melting the beds like the older 800s did, plus I've yet to see a Rotopax pack leak....... But as you say it's better safe than sorry - very sorry ;-) We're going to be showing a quick and simple fire extinguisher mount soon....
+dds1130 I have not personally touched a Wolverine so can't really say what I'd do.... The L brackets that Rotopax sells can be bolted to any surface strong enough to hold it.
how would these do on a jetski ya think? im gonna be putting a rack on the back on mine in the back.. and always nervous bout running outta gas.. not like ya can just walk to the local store for gas on the water... thoughts? i just dont want one thats gonna leak.. or expand in the hott heat of the sun and have issues with it bouncing all ove the place... thoughts here??
suncruiser00 They should work just great! I have not seen any of them leak - and that is one of the best things about the Rotopax over the Chinese imitations - these have better threads and better seals.
James rubicon More are coming. High Lifter 2" lift. The SLP clutching with EBS and one-way bearing. Snorkel maybe for the dust. A couple different tire setups. Shocks maybe. All coming but had been waiting on better weather to put in some miles.
ATVTV would help if they published the dimensions of all the packs. Maybe there is a master list on the site but I didn't see one. I am planning a build like yours but with tool kits and first aid implemented. thanks for the great videos.
those very neat fuel cans and mounts I'm going to have to buy some for my RZR 900 trail its just like yours. that's a great place to mount them. what's the biggest size tank do you think you could get away with mounting back there. it would be nice if I could mount two 3 gal can on the back. but that might be to big.
Not real sure of your exact question. I assume you mean this particular machine? In this case we did the initial test and then started all our modifications we are doing over the winter months. It will see some action on film when we do the SLP clutching and the tire reviews.
mslezak100 I always install a battery tender and they have that plug on the end for the charger. I typically put that same end on anything I need to plug in and that way it plugs straight in to the battery.
Great product but like ALL ATV accessories way overpriced. I will be packing my B&S 2 gallon gas cans from Walmart that I paid less than $15 each. You are right, bring something. Another thing that I am packing is a simple fuel siphon pump that you can get for under $5.
+Conrad Senior Well, I guess it depends on where you plan to ride. For most rides these are big enough to give you a little emergency range to make it back if you had to modify your route or enough to make it to a gas station on a long multi day ride on the Paiute Trail (the longest trails I've been on). I suppose if you were to go on a really long ride you would want to carry more but where would that be? I suppose there are some more remote places to ride than the Paiute Trail - and wouldn't that be fun!
I use to carry a regular gas can in the bed of the RZR, but after seeing multiple videos on TH-cam of rigs catching fire I won't any more. I will be doing something like you did. Thanks
Indeed.
you could always get a metal nato jerry can
I don't have those mounts on my 2014 1000. I'll have to make something work. I never thought of having extra fuel but, you make valid points.
These are a great way to carry extra fuel. I have the four gallon tank and found it to be very easy to refuel my quad. The company has excellent customer service! Remember, you can ride or drive in one hour, farther than you can walk in a day.
I would rather have something and not need it than need it and not have it. Great video.
Yes indeed - that is exactly my point!
A follow up question for you, if I decide to go with two 2-Gallon cans, will they be so thick they may interfere with a Ryfab cargo box or the soft luggage option you mentioned in the video? I just don't want it to stick out too far into the bed, but I'd like to have that much extra now that I think about it as my buddies I ride with bring nothing.
Thanks again! I went with your exact setup!
I love your videos, and just purchased a 2015 RZR 900 trail. I will install two 1 gallon cans, and two RotopaX Pack Mount's, is that all the hardware I need or do I also need to buy two RotopaX Pack Mount Backing Plates as well?
If you mount the fuel packs to the bottom of the bed, right over the exhaust, what happens if your rotopax springs a leak? Your sweet 900 trail may go up in flames. I think having them mounted to the cage where you have them is a much safer placement than in the bed.
The new 900's don't seem to be melting the beds like the older 800s did, plus I've yet to see a Rotopax pack leak....... But as you say it's better safe than sorry - very sorry ;-) We're going to be showing a quick and simple fire extinguisher mount soon....
good video doug,if you have any idea"s on mounting rotopax"s to a yamaha wolverine r-spec,please post it.....thanks
+dds1130 I have not personally touched a Wolverine so can't really say what I'd do.... The L brackets that Rotopax sells can be bolted to any surface strong enough to hold it.
todngo. If you're only mounting two packs that's all you need as the mounts come with that backing plate.
ATVTVtodngo The 2 gallon packs are too big to mount without raising the mounting plates and then they really block your rearward vision.
ATVTV Thanks for the info, I got the 1 gallons on order, if I need more I'll double stack 'em. I appreciate your input!
how would these do on a jetski ya think? im gonna be putting a rack on the back on mine in the back.. and always nervous bout running outta gas.. not like ya can just walk to the local store for gas on the water... thoughts? i just dont want one thats gonna leak.. or expand in the hott heat of the sun and have issues with it bouncing all ove the place... thoughts here??
suncruiser00 They should work just great! I have not seen any of them leak - and that is one of the best things about the Rotopax over the Chinese imitations - these have better threads and better seals.
I was wondering when are you going to make some more videos on the rzr 900 I am really interested in more info on well you like in on trails.
James rubicon More are coming. High Lifter 2" lift. The SLP clutching with EBS and one-way bearing. Snorkel maybe for the dust. A couple different tire setups. Shocks maybe. All coming but had been waiting on better weather to put in some miles.
Hi Doug! Do they make specific ubolts so you can mount them to the roll cage? Thanks!
Yes. Check out their website. They should be there.
I was just wondering if how those fuel packs vent? Do you smell gas with the packs stored that close to your head? Thanks much
LaklandBadcat They are sealed and do not vent so there's no leaking or smell.
ATVTV perfect thanks!
LaklandBadcat That's the great thing about the Rotopax as compared to the 'made overseas brands'. They leak!
ATVTV would help if they published the dimensions of all the packs. Maybe there is a master list on the site but I didn't see one. I am planning a build like yours but with tool kits and first aid implemented. thanks for the great videos.
LaklandBadcat No problem. The sizes are there but you have to click on the individual pack to see the dimensions.
Do you feel the gas tanks are sealed sufficiently to mount these packs inside a SUV? Thanks for the great review!
+P701 I have not had one of these Rotopax fuel or water packs ever leak a drop! I think the biggest issue is to make sure it is fastened in solid.
good question, i think you can still smell the fumes
And I have 'never' smiled any fumes!
P701 I take that back, I bought 2 tanks of 4 gallons each no fumes come out unless you spill when filling up.
those very neat fuel cans and mounts I'm going to have to buy some for my RZR 900 trail its just like yours. that's a great place to mount them. what's the biggest size tank do you think you could get away with mounting back there. it would be nice if I could mount two 3 gal can on the back. but that might be to big.
I think you could mount bigger packs if you offset the mounts. The problem I didn't like was that they blocked too much of my rearward vision.
Soooo!When do you actually test the machine it's self?Have been watching for years and now starting to wonder why!
Not real sure of your exact question. I assume you mean this particular machine? In this case we did the initial test and then started all our modifications we are doing over the winter months. It will see some action on film when we do the SLP clutching and the tire reviews.
LOVE YOU VIDEOS BTW. VERY INFORMATIVE. CAN YOU COMMENT ON HOW YOU HAVE THE SPOT LIGHT WIRED IN?
mslezak100 I always install a battery tender and they have that plug on the end for the charger. I typically put that same end on anything I need to plug in and that way it plugs straight in to the battery.
ATVTV ok great info. keep us updated on the razor. Im cheating and copying your set up :)
mslezak100 That's 'exactly' why I do it ;-)
Well made and thought out,I haven't found a better system. I'm not in love with the price though.
Blessings Doug
Well, what's that that I always say? The quality remains long after the price is forgotten ;-)
Great product but like ALL ATV accessories way overpriced. I will be packing my B&S 2 gallon gas cans from Walmart that I paid less than $15 each. You are right, bring something. Another thing that I am packing is a simple fuel siphon pump that you can get for under $5.
These are too small for any extra range.
+Conrad Senior Well, I guess it depends on where you plan to ride. For most rides these are big enough to give you a little emergency range to make it back if you had to modify your route or enough to make it to a gas station on a long multi day ride on the Paiute Trail (the longest trails I've been on). I suppose if you were to go on a really long ride you would want to carry more but where would that be? I suppose there are some more remote places to ride than the Paiute Trail - and wouldn't that be fun!