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I run both. Cons-...running out of fuel in the middle of nowhere. Pros-....I don't.
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So you are saying they are equal because you have fuel vs not having fuel? I was looking for info on either because I have never used either. Thanks
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I personally like the thin design and various mounting options I've seen with the Rotopax, including ability to stack them. Never used the Jerry can before.
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For me, rotopax is easier to mount.
I find the 2 gallons to be a perfect size.
I find the 2 gallons to be a perfect size.
The only difference to me was that the rotopax were a bit spendy compared to Jerry cans. You pay for convenience of mounting them pretty much anywhere you can. Both durable and easy to use. Honestly you carry more fuel for the dollar with Jerry cans.
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That’s what I thought, but I see so many people with rotopax that I thought maybe there was something wrong with Jerry cans.
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Rotopax pros: lots of mounting options, they look cool.
Rotopax cons: expensive, they swell and contract alot with weather, small size, plastic
Jerry can pros: can be cheap, been around for a really long time, 5 gallons standard, dependable, come in plastic or metal.
Jerry can cons: bulky, old fashioned, less mounting options( upright or upright)
Rotopax cons: expensive, they swell and contract alot with weather, small size, plastic
Jerry can pros: can be cheap, been around for a really long time, 5 gallons standard, dependable, come in plastic or metal.
Jerry can cons: bulky, old fashioned, less mounting options( upright or upright)
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The mounting options seem the only plus to me. Otherwise, Jerry cans are more my speed.
I use plastic 20 Liter, 5 gal containers from Midwest Can, the're cheap. They have a handle on the side for easy pouring. I keep them with all my fuels in my roof rack. 2 Gals of fuel isn't enough, IMHO. I think if you are buying for fashion, you might be paying to much.
I bought smarter tires, and went from 14mpg to 18mpg giving me a extra 76 miles between gas stops.
If you drive 12K miles a year, you save 200 gallons. Or get to drive 3400 of those miles for free.
I went from 33x10.50 KO2s to 7.50R16s..... 31x7.50. And my ride improved so much I no longer dodge potholes.
No gas cans to pack... or get stolen.
If you drive 12K miles a year, you save 200 gallons. Or get to drive 3400 of those miles for free.
I went from 33x10.50 KO2s to 7.50R16s..... 31x7.50. And my ride improved so much I no longer dodge potholes.
No gas cans to pack... or get stolen.
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Did you regear or at least recalibrate the speedometer for the larger tires to begin with and then do it again when you went back down 2 sizes? If not your math may be off. Without calibration larger tires will make the speedometer register around 3-5 mph faster therfore making the odometer roll faster and if you didnt recalibrate going back down your doing everything slower.
I had very little mpg change when going up from 31" to 33" i still get 500 miles on a tank full
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