The need to haul extra fuels and water is not lost on anyone who heads out on the overland trail. The question is how to do it.
RotoPax makes containers with this in mind and it is the brand of choice for off grid adventurers.
As a reseller of RotoPax we often get questions about them, starting with “Why are they so expensive? They’re just gas cans”.
Well, they are not just gas cans.
RotoPax are designed to be stackable and to be used systematically to maximize space and carrying capacity.
Space is at a premium on most rigs and being able to store heavy liquids in a secure way is a challenge.
RotoPax has found a way to make rugged containers that seal well, carry easy, and fit in a variety of ways.
Each RotoPax container is made of materials that exceed United States EPA standards.
RotoPax claims their containers are the only EPA and CARB compliant containers on the market.
The containers are color coded – red, white, yellow, black, green and blue.
Other than the color the containers are all made of the same materials. Colors are generally intended to convey what is inside – red is gasoline, yellow is diesel, while white, blue, olive green and black are for potable water or other liquid storage (even food grade).
RotoPax are not only made of high-grade materials but they are designed to seal securely no matter how they are stored. The “sure-seal” gasket design ensures that the included spout won’t leak or vibrate loose in transit.
RotoPax containers are molded so they can be stacked together, like bricks.
Using available T-bar style mounts and other rugged hardware they can be stored flat, vertically and on molle panels in any imaginable configuration.
Many offroaders customize their rigs by building mountable surfaces that take advantage of narrow spaces otherwise unused.
RotoPax generally has containers in up to 4-gallon capacities that are flat, stackable and maneuverable enough to fit in such spaces.
The weight of liquid makes for challenges in both hauling and handling. That is why the capacity of these containers is limited.
They have to be secure in off-road travels but something that can be easily handled once they are offloaded. Handling 10 or 15 gallons in a single container just is not practical in an off-grid vehicle.
Being stackable and mountable in a system really allows you to carry as much as you think you might require.
Believe it or not, folks are passionate on this topic. Many off-road communities feature discussions of the creativity employed in mounting and using RotoPax containers. So be sure to invest some Google time to find out how people use these containers.
