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I actually prefer the smaller 1 gallon-3gallon containers versus the larger ones. easier to fit places and stack where the big ones are much heavier and bulkier to handle.
I actually prefer the smaller 1 gallon-3gallon containers versus the larger ones. easier to fit places and stack where the big ones are much heavier and bulkier to handle.
Funnel?There are a few 3D printed wrench options for the cap, I use this one. I also designed one for the slightly smaller water jug caps.
I just wish somebody made a solid cap for the fuel cans that didn't require the nozzle as part of the seal. I hate having to pull the fuel covered nozzle out and having hands that smell like gas the rest of the day. I would prefer to store the nozzle elsewhere on the vehicle.
Here's a better pic of my repair. Doesn't look great but held up great. Was my first time repairing plastic like thatMy dad has a kolpin roto pax style gas can. I borrowed it last year and there was a pinhole leak in one of the corners. I roughed the area up with some coarse sand paper. Cut a strip of plastic from a jug of windshield washer fluid. Laid the strip over the hole in the tank and heated it up with a heat gun. Kinda worked it in with a flat screw driver. It never leaked during our trip to west Virginia that week and has been good ever since. Zoom in on the bottom left corner of it and you can barely see it there.
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There are a few 3D printed wrench options for the cap, I use this one. I also designed one for the slightly smaller water jug caps.
I just wish somebody made a solid cap for the fuel cans that didn't require the nozzle as part of the seal. I hate having to pull the fuel covered nozzle out and having hands that smell like gas the rest of the day. I would prefer to store the nozzle elsewhere on the vehicle.
Not positive but I think the upgraded wing set takes care of that. There are two sets of wings, one to locate on the locking bumps and the other to tighten.I think CID (and I) would like to see a wrench for tightening the mounting wings, as it gets quite difficult getting them tight enough that the cans don't move - especially on brand new cans.
Steve
Damn good looking machine.My pax only leaked once in 3 yrs. Filled at sea level, left on a trip, leaked two days later at 11,500 ft. Pressure differential.
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ThanksDamn good looking machine.
This video shows that the Deluxe T-handle ($24,95 but $35.20 for tax and shipping) will make complete tightening easier, not having to force the single handle past the bumps in the plastic.I think CID (and I) would like to see a wrench for tightening the mounting wings, as it gets quite difficult getting them tight enough that the cans don't move - especially on brand new cans.
Steve
This video shows that the Deluxe T-handle ($24,95 but $35.20 for tax and shipping) will make complete tightening easier, not having to force the single handle past the bumps in the plastic.
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DLX T-Handle | RotopaX
Already own a RotopaX pack mount but wish it had more strength and tightening power? Swap this DLX T-handle into your existing RotopaX mount.rotopax.com