Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Southeastern, MA.
If We're talking overlanding.. . you should try to make everything multi-task if possible... To that end... I'm a big fan of the AEV bumper... which carries, and distributes water.. The tire carrier can also accomidate an additional 10 gallons of fuel the the addition of their fuel tank.
I've seen cooler looking rear bumpers.... but I'm not sure I've seen more functional ones.
I've seen cooler looking rear bumpers.... but I'm not sure I've seen more functional ones.
I have an M416 trailer which I outfitted to carry gas and water, so that isn't a real necessity, but more is always better.......
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Temecula, CA
I have the Ex One carrier and bought their $70 Hi-Lift kit - I didnt bolt it on and dont like it, it mounts the Hi-Lift horizontally, the perfect height to smack you in the face or shoulder when opening the trunk.
Now, the Expedition One bumper and tire carrier is superb !! Easy home installation and opens smoothly with the trunk door. I wanted full width rear protection, and this is the most wide, solidly built rear JK bumper IMO.
I'm waiting for the spring release of their Rotopax gas can holder, and will then secure my Hi-Lift to that, or make some brackets to mount it diagonally along the tire carrier frame.
Now, the Expedition One bumper and tire carrier is superb !! Easy home installation and opens smoothly with the trunk door. I wanted full width rear protection, and this is the most wide, solidly built rear JK bumper IMO.
I'm waiting for the spring release of their Rotopax gas can holder, and will then secure my Hi-Lift to that, or make some brackets to mount it diagonally along the tire carrier frame.
I was sad to hear that, since I love that configuration which allows you 8 gallons total (2x 4 gallons) and you can carry water and/or gas in different configurations.
But I am incouraged to hear that they are coming out with a Rotopax holder this spring.. Westchester can you give more information on when/where you heard this information and did Expedition supply any pricing?
I also love the look of their front bumper and their rock rails (incorporates step plates in stainless steel.. My kids will like that).
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Leavenworth, WA
You should look at the Rockhard rear bumper. It has all the accessory mounts most people would need. Mine was under $1000 with shipping and sales tax from Bustabizz at 4WD.
The hi-lift mount is included and the latch has never rattled from day 1.
Good luck in your search.
The hi-lift mount is included and the latch has never rattled from day 1.
Good luck in your search.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
I just spoke to Ex One to clarify, they are working on a universal (Rotopax and jerry can) single can holder but unsure of release date. I asked if would be spring time, and they wouldn't give a time estimate or pricing info.
....and you are correct, the EPA squashed their own gas can mold, which their prior carrier design was made for.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Wilmington, NC
Originally Posted by Cool Danish
For some reason I seemed to remember that I read somewhere that Expedition One gave up on the Rotopax gas can holder because they could not get DOT certification for their version of the rotopax gas can? (they do have a 4 gallon water can). <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=275633"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=275634"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=275635"/>
I was sad to hear that, since I love that configuration which allows you 8 gallons total (2x 4 gallons) and you can carry water and/or gas in different configurations.
But I am incouraged to hear that they are coming out with a Rotopax holder this spring.. Westchester can you give more information on when/where you heard this information and did Expedition supply any pricing?
I also love the look of their front bumper and their rock rails (incorporates step plates in stainless steel.. My kids will like that).
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 165
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From: Temecula, CA
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 165
Likes: 2
From: Temecula, CA
I bought the bumper in December from a vendor that told me this.
I just spoke to Ex One to clarify, they are working on a universal (Rotopax and jerry can) single can holder but unsure of release date. I asked if would be spring time, and they wouldn't give a time estimate or pricing info.
....and you are correct, the EPA squashed their own gas can mold, which their prior carrier design was made for.
I just spoke to Ex One to clarify, they are working on a universal (Rotopax and jerry can) single can holder but unsure of release date. I asked if would be spring time, and they wouldn't give a time estimate or pricing info.
....and you are correct, the EPA squashed their own gas can mold, which their prior carrier design was made for.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Austin, Texas
