Rotopax Fuel Pack. AdvRider discount...

pfb · 02-03-2009, 10:02 AM

Update 9/1/11:

Jason from Rotopax wanted me to let everyone know that he is bumping the discount back up to 20%, at least through the end of the year!
Coupon is still "ADVRIDER"

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Update 7/9/09:
ADVrider discount is now 10%. Coupon is still "ADVRIDER"
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Quote:

Originally Posted by RotoPax

BTW, We have new costs with the new EPA/CARB government requirements coming soon so the 20% discounts must be reduced to 10%. This way we hopefully will not have to increase the regular (website) price of the products. Coupon is: ADVRIDER

I just had a conversation with Jason at RotoPAX to ask some questions about the rotopax products and order some fuel containers.

He's a super nice guy, and I told him that lots of us are likely interested in buying some of these fuel packs. He offered to set up a ~~20%~~ 10% discount to ADVriders. Order from the web site and use the coupon code "advrider". He also said he would stop by the site and register, so he will be available to answer any questions. (note: I just tested the code on jasons site, www.rotopax.com. You have to not only put the items in your cart, but register as a new customer before the discount code will be accepted. But it does work properly once you register... Just saying cause I'm sure somebody will try it and wonder why the code didn't seem to work)

These guys where the manufacturer for the original Kolpin fuel packs that did not leak. Kolpin then switched manufacturers and went to a blow-molded design (these are roto-molded) and from what I've read people where very unhappy with the newer Kolpins. Jason says there will not be any leakage problems with these!
Jason is planning on a 1-gallon container with the same mount, which might be a nice option.

I'm planning on setting them up on my 950 Super Enduro, and will post some pictures once I get it all set up.

I ordered two 2-gallon gasoline containers in green (they also come in red. Dark red is premix, yellow is diesel, dark blue is kerosene) and a water container (light blue) as well as two mounting brackets.

UPDATE: New 1 Gallon Container and New Aluminum Mounts!

Jason has now released the 1 gallon fuel container, as well as a new aluminum mount for the Rotopax 1 and 2 gallon containers. He asked me to post up some pictures here as the pic's are not on the website. The new mount looks great!

Single container mount...

Mount with extension, holds two containers...

One container mounted, double mount extension ready for another...

Again, you can mount a single container on these or use the extension and convert it to a double mount...

Back of mount bracket...

These look great!

Looks like the mount is $22.95 and the extension is $16.95, less the ADVrider 10% discount code "advrider"

GB · 02-03-2009, 12:15 PM

There flat fuel containers are great on those long trips.. thanks for the 10% discount, that's a great service to the ADV community

Snuffy · 02-03-2009, 01:26 PM

Any idea when the one gallon will be available? And that 10% is great news.

MonsterJ · 02-03-2009, 04:24 PM

Just placed my order.... Thanks, Jason!

pfb · 02-03-2009, 04:26 PM

Jason sent me pictures of the prototype 1-gallon... Hopefully available within 30-60 days at a target list price of under $40. (nice kitchen, Jason!)

And a shot of the two-gallon...

Comparison shot, 2 gal vs 1 gallon prototype...

His contact phone is 801-433-3334. He tried to register and post some contact info but evidently new registrations are down??

TomN · 02-03-2009, 04:53 PM

They look nice, as long as they don't leal when flat.

pfb · 02-03-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomN

They look nice, as long as they don't leal when flat.

Jason claims completely leak-proof, even flat. And from what I've read about the original Kolpin cans, it seems to be good info.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotopax web site

• Leak-Proof: extra threads, thicker walls, and a sure-seal gasket guarantee your spout wont leak or vibrate loose

He just sent me this info as well...

Quote:

..the guys can watch the video under multi-media on our site we run the fuel pack over while full of fuel with a 3/4 ton truck while laying flat and have not one drop of fuel leak out. I will replace any pack that ever has an issue with leaking. It has only a couple times due to the molding process but never the spout or vent cap.

MonsterJ · 02-14-2009, 07:49 AM

Bump for an awesome product....

Got mine in the other day. These are really nice... very robust construction compared to the crap can you buy at Walmart and the likes. Thanks again!

GB · 02-14-2009, 02:39 PM

Ask Jason if he'd like me to add this thread to the ADV discount thread here:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431761

and please let me know. 10% is mighty nice to have.

Northstar Beemer · 02-17-2009, 07:03 PM

Considering where I'd mount a pair to a 1150GS...

MTDewX8 · 02-17-2009, 07:07 PM

I am thinking of getting one fabricated to fit behind a set of Dirt bagz bars like a slide in from the back maybe. obvioulys clearing the rear wheel, but secure enough to stay put on a ride. Just thoughts.

Pax · 02-18-2009, 01:13 PM

Fellas,

I just spoke with Jason at RotoPax and learned the following:

The 1 Gal option is rolling out in about 3 weeks. I'll call him mid-March.
The 1 Gal option will first come in red. Jason indicated he would consider doing a limited run of 10 units in a different color if we got an order together. Would be nice to not advertise the extra fuel just hanging around the bike.
List price ~ $39.95
He mentioned that eventually we might see a locking handle on the 1/4 turn mount. That's a great idea.

So, any interest in a limited run to do something in a non-red color?

-Pax

Snuffy · 02-18-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pax

Fellas,

I just spoke with Jason at RotoPax and learned the following:

The 1 Gal option is rolling out in about 3 weeks. I'll call him mid-March.
The 1 Gal option will first come in red. Jason indicated he would consider doing a limited run of 10 units in a different color if we got an order together. Would be nice to not advertise the extra fuel just hanging around the bike.
List price ~ $39.95
He mentioned that eventually we might see a locking handle on the 1/4 turn mount. That's a great idea.

So, any interest in a limited run to do something in a non-red color?

-Pax

Don't care what color it is. I. want. one. now!!

Like the idea of the locking handle too.

Snuffy · 02-18-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTDewX8

I am thinking of getting one fabricated to fit behind a set of Dirt bagz bars like a slide in from the back maybe. obvioulys clearing the rear wheel, but secure enough to stay put on a ride. Just thoughts.

Hmmm.... good idea. I'm kinda hoping it will fit in the right side bag.

YamWOW! · 02-18-2009, 02:09 PM

Did anybody happen to get the dimensions of the new 1 gallon tank? Looks like it might be a good idea.

02-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#2
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,466	There flat fuel containers are great on those long trips.. thanks for the 10% discount, that's a great service to the ADV community __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

02-03-2009, 01:26 PM	#3
Snuffy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Tucson Oddometer: 1,084	Any idea when the one gallon will be available? And that 10% is great news. __________________ I pretend to work - they pretend to pay me

02-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#4
MonsterJ I have motopsychosis Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Oddometer: 249	Just placed my order.... Thanks, Jason! __________________ -Nooner Temple, TX -> Cape May, NJ -> Mobile, AL -> ECity, NC -> Kodiak, AK -> Mobile, AL -> Sacto, CA -> Cape Cod, MA -> New London, CT -> San Francisco, CA -> Juneau, AK (summer of '13) -> where to next?

02-03-2009, 04:26 PM	#5
pfb ^OP Skiing, not riding. Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Boulder\|Denver\|Winter Park Oddometer: 5,025	Jason sent me pictures of the prototype 1-gallon... Hopefully available within 30-60 days at a target list price of under $40. (nice kitchen, Jason!) And a shot of the two-gallon... Comparison shot, 2 gal vs 1 gallon prototype... His contact phone is 801-433-3334. He tried to register and post some contact info but evidently new registrations are down?? __________________ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 950 Adventure ✧ 950 Super Enduro ✧ 450 XC-W Six Days pfb screwed with this post 02-03-2009 at 10:36 PM

02-03-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
TomN Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Oddometer: 2,477	They look nice, as long as they don't leal when flat. __________________ 2011 DL650 2009 KLX250S

02-14-2009, 07:49 AM	#8
MonsterJ I have motopsychosis Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Oddometer: 249	Bump for an awesome product.... Got mine in the other day. These are really nice... very robust construction compared to the crap can you buy at Walmart and the likes. Thanks again! __________________ -Nooner Temple, TX -> Cape May, NJ -> Mobile, AL -> ECity, NC -> Kodiak, AK -> Mobile, AL -> Sacto, CA -> Cape Cod, MA -> New London, CT -> San Francisco, CA -> Juneau, AK (summer of '13) -> where to next?

02-14-2009, 02:39 PM	#9
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,466	Ask Jason if he'd like me to add this thread to the ADV discount thread here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431761 and please let me know. 10% is mighty nice to have. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

02-17-2009, 07:03 PM	#10
Northstar Beemer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Frozen Prairies USA Oddometer: 263	Does anyone have pictures of these mounted? Considering where I'd mount a pair to a 1150GS...

02-17-2009, 07:07 PM	#11
MTDewX8 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 503	I am thinking of getting one fabricated to fit behind a set of Dirt bagz bars like a slide in from the back maybe. obvioulys clearing the rear wheel, but secure enough to stay put on a ride. Just thoughts. __________________ Bike-less at the moment

02-18-2009, 01:13 PM	#12
Pax shazam. Joined: Jul 2006 Location: COMO Oddometer: 808	Quick Update Fellas, I just spoke with Jason at RotoPax and learned the following: The 1 Gal option is rolling out in about 3 weeks. I'll call him mid-March. The 1 Gal option will first come in red. Jason indicated he would consider doing a limited run of 10 units in a different color if we got an order together. Would be nice to not advertise the extra fuel just hanging around the bike. List price ~ $39.95 He mentioned that eventually we might see a locking handle on the 1/4 turn mount. That's a great idea. So, any interest in a limited run to do something in a non-red color? -Pax __________________ yamaha wr250r \| ktm 950se RIDES: Pop & Pax - West TAT 2009 \| The Dean of Adventure Routes “Character is much easier kept than recovered.” –Thomas Paine

02-18-2009, 02:09 PM	#15
YamWOW! Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Kennewick Washington Oddometer: 459	Did anybody happen to get the dimensions of the new 1 gallon tank? Looks like it might be a good idea. __________________ YamWOW. It's made in Japan, you know the Japanese make good stuff! Check out the WR250R/X forum: CLICK HERE Check out the Pacific NW DualSport Forum: CLICK HERE KTM 530 EXC-R BMW F800GS

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