wicked, lets see the rest of the truck. no idea what it is about the trd pro but i want one bad!
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Looks well done, I also have a Gobi Ladder and not sure if I would want 40lbs of leveraged weight on mine, but keep us updated on how it works out for you. Just curious if you don't mine me asking, why did you go with the thin wall fuelpax instead of a rotopax for the fuel? I use to run rotopax but stopped for several reasons but I will say that their customer service is AMAZING. I had an issue with 1 of the delux pack mounts when I made my large order to them (got 2 4 gallon fuel, a 2 gallon water and 2 gallon fuel, mounting plate, extensions and deluxe pack mounts), they warrantied it, but I was surprise when I ended up getting 2 extensions and 2 deluxe pack mounts as replacements, I called to say... I think you screwed up, and they said nope. Spread the good word. I think they are great containers just not for my application but am building a trailer and they will work there.
But back to fuelpax vs rotopax. Why? there is only 10 dollars difference which can be eliminated depending on where you buy, but the rotopax have expanded on me to the point that I was scared I could not get them off without venting and with how I store them that would mean spilling fuel on the rig. Looking at your photos, the fuelpax is already bulging like a mofo in the large surface areas (top and bottom).
One last bit of advise, lose the lock in the loxpack. I have seen dozens seize up and your screwed trying to get these dam things off. I cheaped out and god deluxe mount and drilled a hole in the top bar that I could put a master lock thru. Doing this does not allow you to keep the upper and lower T handles nice and pretty but it works and master locks do not have seize issue that the loxpacks do. At a minimum I would only install the lock when you need it. Like getting ready for an outing and stopping by the store with the packs installed.
But feel free to google rotopax lock seized. Then see what you need to do to get the dam thing off. Not fun at all. And something will be destroyed. You will see many people complain about this, I'm just trying to save you the headache of needing the stuff and not being able to get it off of your rig. But great looking setup.
Bought an extra belt and got a new hat.
Ready to go.
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This is precisely why I love this community! Thank you @utspoolup for the advice, comments and suggestions. This is my first set of rotopax/fuelpax products and I'm glad you shared the concerns with the locks. Would you mind posting a pic of the way you use a master lock to keep them secure? Last thing I want is to deal with the hassle of the seized lock. But now I'm bummed I spent the money on the loxpack! Since it's so new maybe I'll ask about a return based on the feedback about the locks.
And the decision to use a fuelpax was purely based on a sale they had a few weeks ago. I got the fuelpax for $49 and had read some reviews that it was a good product (at least for my use) especially at that price point. But yes at regular price I also would have gone with rotopax especially for the ability to stack. As is, it seems to work on the ladder and I'll be happy to report back after some more time, especially once I've had the truck on a few rough roads. Seems extremely sturdy but I'll keep an eye on it. Worst case scenario I also bought a rotopax L bracket that allows me to stack both containers on the roof rack which could be a more robust mounting option. In the meantime I'll also keep venting them as the weather gets warmer since they're mounted vertically. Thanks again!
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I would look into that check engine light ! LOL
Here is a quick video of it mounted: DIY iPad Mount - 1997 Toyota FlipPac Rig
My DIY mounting of my iPad for travel and navigation needs. It involved removing a few screws and plastic, routing some durable Velcro through the duct divider, cutting a couple slits in a spare iPad case, then putting it all together. It was quick and easy, I'm still able to use my cup holders, and most importantly it doesn't move around on the rough Alaskan backroads. Also it is easy to get the iPad in and out of the case, so I can easily take it with me or put away out of sight.
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Neat idea for mounting though !
Being you already have the loxpack just use them but if you start to have problems with the tumbler or are worried from the stories on the net, remove the tumbler, you will have a large hole. Basically what I drilled into mine just a large hole.
Then after everything it tight, turn the top t handle another 1/8 of a turn clockwise (tighter). Now place a masterlock thru the hole on the top handle only and secure, then loosen not quite the 1/8 of a turn till it binds up. You can see that the top handle can not turn, The bottom T is bound by the divots and peaks in the container and cannot turn, and the only way to loosen it is to remove the lock. As mentioned in my original reply, I use this method if I am away from the rig and the pax were installed as there will be little nicks in the finish of the handle due to the lock, but it works. I do not EDC fuel or water in my rig, only when I plan on going out, or if I am making a trip.
Another thing for those who stack paks that are not ganged (IE 4 gallon or 2 2gallons since they use 2 sets hardware), if you stack 2 gallons or 3 gallons with a single pak mount, all you need to do is spin the entire top pak off and the hardware lets it happen... A gun lock works great to prevent this, or working the 2 up against a solid edge when mounting, but the lock can be deceiving when you know how these work.
I now carry USGI fuel and water cans. Oddly everyone says "those are expensive" but they actually cost less than a rotopax of equivalent volume. But I'm still a fan on how easy the rotopax are to mount in a million different applications, and again, they have kick ass customer service. Again, let us know how the ladder mount works out for you.
I had read about the Rotopax locks being defeated, hence why I did not go with it.
I am using a Kryptonite cable and a Master lock to secure my Rotopax and Maxtrax to the ladder, very secure.
I am using a Kryptonite cable and a Master lock to secure my Rotopax and Maxtrax to the ladder, very secure.
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Yeah it is very hard to find stuff for Tahoes I did talk to gobi and they said that they could make a rack for the Tahoe I just have to bring it in and they will have to design one and fabricate it. So no problem at all. Lol. The hardest thing I am running into is a back bumper.
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Added a Krazy Beaver "Murder Spork" diecut sticker to the passenger side of my ARB bumper, actually yesterday.
This rounds out the Lifestyle Overland diecut sticker I have on the drivers side of the bumper.
Also have the murder spork sticker on one of my Aluboxes.
Was going to move my fire extinguisher from the drop down table on my rear door over to the MPac Siderack for the Powertank, but I do not think the weather will hold.
Suppose to start raining before long.
Tomorrow looks like better weather to attack that.
I want to move it as whenever I want to drop the table down, you have to remove the fire extinguisher.
This rounds out the Lifestyle Overland diecut sticker I have on the drivers side of the bumper.
Also have the murder spork sticker on one of my Aluboxes.
Was going to move my fire extinguisher from the drop down table on my rear door over to the MPac Siderack for the Powertank, but I do not think the weather will hold.
Suppose to start raining before long.
Tomorrow looks like better weather to attack that.
I want to move it as whenever I want to drop the table down, you have to remove the fire extinguisher.
I am helping my brother build a van up and we cut the roof out of his van to put the pop top in it. It was pretty stressful. The high top looks awesome on the van.
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Cold and rainy, decided to finish up the rear brakes and swap all 4 shocks...
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Thanks Glenn, but I didn't have the rig started just the key turned to on, so all dash lights turn on before start. [emoji106]I would look into that check engine light ! LOL
Neat idea for mounting though !
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Solar panel is mounted on the roof now. Just need some warm weather to see how many days I can run my refrigerator before I need to top of the batteries.
Reconfigure the trailer height and wiring post hitchgate install. Love the Hitchgate, didn't anticipate some of the downrange issues...
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Nothing spectacular. Cleaned out the interior. Now I'm thinking in my brain on how to organize the truck for the Mojave road trip. Next weekend is loading the truck for Mojave road, doing brakes on the truck and hitting Costco for last minute food prep.
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