MarwanJeeper

Ace Gatekeeper i love it

blackie27

So I notice most people prefer the roto-pax cans to the steel cans. Wouldn't you prefer something metal that is more difficult to puncture?

jscherb

I much prefer metal cans over plastic ones for fuel.



Metal doesn't do this, I spotted this at Easter Jeep Safari this year and had to take a photo of it...



But I prefer plastic to metal for water, and in plastic I much prefer Rubicans to Rotopax, they're less expensive and stronger. I've got a spigot on this one:

blackie27

Where can you find rubicans? No luck with a google search

jscherb

http://www.retrofitoffroad.com/shop/...m-black-water/

blackie27

Thanks. I'm also somewhat new to off-roading, and am curious what would be the purpose of taking water in a can like that? Is it for drinking?

MotoJeeper

Damn, that's crazy. If you keep any can full of gas you have to vent it as temp/altitude changes, otherwise it'll either break or you'll get a face full of hot gas when you open it. I usually keep mine empty unless I'm going somewhere. I've literally only used mine to fuel my bikes at the track.

jeepmojo

more fumes so they claim . i have not found the steel cans to have issue heat nor cold they seem to flex with no bloating . and as you pull pin and release the lid lever a small amount of pressure is relieved . but not hot gas or anything like that ! maybe out west where you people see extreme heat , idk but not on east coast but you get what you pay for if you buy cheap knock off cans that might be a problem . Id rather pay 79.00 and get quality but thats my opinion as for the side mount holder i luv that thing . id like to get a rubican actually . But i dont carry water for my local use. if i get some xtra money some day ill grab one they look awesome for what they are . jscherb designs some really cool stuff if you follow him on the forum. And it never hurts to have a water tank empty for emergency just in case . u never know

jscherb

Yes, mostly for drinking but also for washing up. Maybe not so important on shorter trails, but for overlanding/expedition travel or camping, water is necessary.

If I've got my fridge/kitchen installed for the expedition, a Rubican water container is mounted to the side of the slide-out fridge.





Water can also be a good idea on shorter trails - if you break down you will probably want to have water for the time until you can get off the trail.

akpostal

Im used to rafting, and river water can give you the beaver fever, so we always brought a gallon a day per person. We also brought a lot of beer.

The Rubican is a great product. Modify it like Scherb or I have and its even better with the spigot and vent.



Im still waiting on hearing back on the mount so I can have two Rubicas mounted on my cooler.

The Rubican or Rotopax would have been great in my rafting days.

I would go Rubican over Rotopax if you have the space, Rubican is cheaper and comes with a mount. And good quality.

The Rortopax is a quality product as well but doest come with a ount.

For either modify it fot the vent and spigot. I've added the spigots and vents to both brands of cans with no leaks.