Fuel cans, which do you prefer and why?

[rascole]

I am looking to get some fuel cans for an upcoming trip. I am looking hard at the Rotopax but am not fully sold mainly due to price. Also living in California it does limit what we can buy new, not sure about used/old stock cans. I will be installing them on the roof of my new Gobi when it arrives. Thanks for your input.

 

[ABNTROOP]

Rotopax and make sure you buy the nozzles for the water jugs otherwise the cali compliant nozzles will have you spilling a lot of fuel.

 

[3Hummers]

I like the Spectors but they aren't CARB compliant.

 

[mantracker]

I have some sceptor cans, and several "Atlantic British" metal "old style" jerry cans. Fuel will last longer in a metal can, if you decide to store it for a few months. Not sure if they're carb compliant, or not. I think the spout is what's suppose to be carb compliant.

 

[rascole]

It's the spout that is CARB BS. I never store fuel in the cans for more than a month, use it as I need it at home with the lawnmower and stuff.

 

[Schwarttzy]

Spectors Military Spec ones

 

[carlossi]

I like the low profile of Rotopax but they are low volume and a bit pricey.

 

[Renagade132]

Definitely Rotopax, convenient, mount in multiple angles, and look good too.

 

[Kurt]

Sceptre MFC's, I'm picking up a few in Canada [No CARB] to bring back down south.

 

[ReconH3]

I use Scepter MFCs exclusively. Don't give a damn about CARB.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

[mantracker]

Well, you don't live in California either!:giggle:

 

[ReconH3]

Well, you don't live in California either!:giggle:

Thank God! Did for 17 years and it sucked.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

[rascole]

Well I love it. Like it or not the rest of the country is going adopt all CARB fuel regulations within 5 years. New federal mandates are on their way. Thanks Obama.

 

[twinmill28]

I've got four Scepter cans in great shape I can be persuaded to let go, they still need replacement gaskets but those are cheap.
I was hoarding them but tired of hoarding them

 

[Panzer07]

I went with military 5 gal jerry cans 2 of them for free was a no brainier, plus they are made to last and way better than any civilian version out here and I know because I bought a set before I got this ones gift by Uncle Sam. But I seen them at surplus stores too not too expensive either.


Torres

 

[rascole]

I went with military 5 gal jerry cans 2 of them for free was a no brainier, plus they are made to last and way better than any civilian version out here and I know because I bought a set before I got this ones gift by Uncle Sam. But I seen them at surplus stores too not too expensive either.


Torres

I've seen them at surplus stores and they're cheap knock offs painted green.

 

[Schwarttzy]

It's really disappointing that this CARB Laws happened. I think the MFC are better at everything over any CARB compliant can. Especially the things CARB was trying to prevent.

If you're ever in Canada do yourself a favor and pick up a couple of the Scepter MFC Gas can, along with the gasket for both diesel and gas.

 

[rascole]

Scepter cans are more expensive than Rotopax. Has anyone used Wedco cans?

 

[LoJac963]

I really like Rotopax but I agree, the capacity versus price is a little steep. I'd like to have a set of them one day if I ever get around to trying to rig up a mounting system to possibly the spare tire carrier.

I have an old school style metal gas can I picked up on amazon. No CARB bullcrap, was tired of those pile of crap nozzles breaking and rendering the entire can useless. Never had an issue with this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PGRQSK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01

 

[rascole]

Went down to 4 Wheel Parts this weekend and was impressed with the Rotopax and the mounting kits they have. I may do the 2 - 3 gallon and lay flat on the roof rack.

 

[LoJac963]

It's too bad there isn't something more stout and secure for the spare tire carrier than the strap systems out there for rotopax.

 

[rascole]

I've been searching for a tire rack too. Looks like modifying a generic rack is all we have. Tha will be a small side project for short trips when I don't want to hassle with the Gobi.

 

[Razor Steel]

did you mount the cans or no. if so where did you mount the cans at

 

[rascole]

I ended up getting a Rotopax 4 gallon from Amazon for $88