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2-dr Rotopax mounting locations!

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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 05:12 PM
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Default 2-dr Rotopax mounting locations!

Hey guys and gals, I'm trying to figure out a rotopax mounting solution to be as efficient as possible in my 2 door. I really would like to get a roll bar mount but I can't find one for a 2 door. So I'm hoping this can be a pic heavy thread of possible mounting solutions to maximize my limited space No idea is a bad idea!
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 05:19 PM
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If you have a Tera flex tailgate bracket they make a mount.

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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 05:51 PM
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I've had a lot of problems with both of my rotopax swelling and shrinking due to heat/or altitude changes. To the point I've stopped carrying them unless absolutely necessary.


Here is a pic of when it was swelled up at 13,000 feet.

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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RoysRig
I've had a lot of problems with both of my rotopax swelling and shrinking due to heat/or altitude changes. To the point I've stopped carrying them unless absolutely necessary. Here is a pic of when it was swelled up at 13,000 feet. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=590616"/>
Is there no breather on them?
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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I'm mainly looking for interior mounting solutions. I like the interior tailgate mount but that's really like my only option I've seen.
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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And here I have to two gas rotopax mounted together, but the problem with this method is that the lock really doesn't lock them. You can rotate the outer can from the inner can and then they just fall off. So if I want to lock them I have to add a cable through the holes.

Also you can see in the back there is an orange rotopax and a black one that is mounted to the tuffy trunk and are locked. I keep tow straps, shackles electronics, and misc stuff in those. Not water tight so they stay inside the Jeep.

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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cluelessJK
Is there no breather on them?
No.

char 10.......
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RoysRig
No. char 10.......
That makes no sense... If I'm paying $50 for a fuel can it better have a damn breather on it!
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 08:31 PM
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I'm not going to put a gas can on the inside of my Jeep.

I'd put them on my rear tire first.

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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ShutterBug
I'm not going to put a gas can on the inside of my Jeep. I'd put them on my rear tire first. Rotopax Tire Mounts
I wouldn't either, huffing and driving is not recommended lol. I am going to eventually run the Or-fab rotopax carrier or just mount them to the tailgate with the vector rotopax mount.

Edit: I currently do not run a spare tire because I don't like leaving all that weight hanging on the tailgate, especially when I go to 35-37" tires.
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