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Apparently you have not tried it. The liquid does not expand as much as the gas fumes do and you will not have an issue.
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Also the vapors will compress. Liquid, on the other hand, cannot compress. When it expands it will cause the container to bulge, and even rupture, regardless of what it is made of.
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Yes, very little compared to vapor. I don’t put mine or any gas can out in the sun though.
Fully filled Rotopax properly placed “in” the car (out of the sun) will not expand
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This is from Rotopax's website:
PLEASE ALWAYS REMEMBER TO VENT THE FUEL PACK ONCE PER DAY IF THE ELEVATION OR TEMPERATURE CHANGES SIGNIFICANTLY.
THE BASE LINE REQUIREMENT FOR VENTING YOUR ROTOPAX IS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY OR EVERY 10 DEGREES IN TEMPERATURE CHANGE AND EVERY 1,000 FEET IN ELEVATION CHANGE, AS YOU USE YOUR ROTOPAX YOU WILL LEARN MORE OF WHAT IS REQUIRED DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION AND NEEDS. IN SOME CASES YOU MAY NEED TO VENT MORE THAN ONCE A DAY. USING YOUR ROTOPAX IN ARES WITH HIGHER HEAT AND ELEVATIONS WILL REQUIRE MORE ATTENTION. TO VENT YOUR ROTOPAX YOU WILL JUST NEED TO LIGHTLY UNSCREW THE CAP TO ALLOW THE ROTOPAX TO "BREATHE".
I wonder why they specifically tell you to vent it every single day or when the temperature changes
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Mine has never leaked. Even if it does leak it is going through one of the 10 million holes in the skid plate. Those Rotopax are really tough.
Have you looked at the Giant Loop fuel bags? Another good option
Armadillo Bag® - Giant Loop
Armadillo Bag expedition-ready liquid power reservoir: flexible, collapsible, lightweight, expedition-ready utility bladders for the safe transport and storage of liquid hydrocarbon products and other powersports and automotive fluids, available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-gallon sizes.
www.giantloopmoto.com
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what happens if it leaks while you are upside down or on your side?Mine has never leaked. Even if it does leak it is going through one of the 10 million holes in the skid plate. Those Rotopax are really tough.
Have you looked at the Giant Loop fuel bags? Another good option
Armadillo Bag® - Giant Loop
Armadillo Bag expedition-ready liquid power reservoir: flexible, collapsible, lightweight, expedition-ready utility bladders for the safe transport and storage of liquid hydrocarbon products and other powersports and automotive fluids, available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-gallon sizes.
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Not going to leak on anything that will spark a fire. Those rotopax are pretty tough. I have not had an issue with mine on the floorboard or under the passenger seat.
I had some leakage (jug on my old jeep) which related to a torn filler cap gasket. Since then, I keep some of these where easily accessible, noting both my buddy and I use standard style Rotopax jugs on our (sig) machines...
Replacement Gaskets RX-GASKET
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Yes when it is really hot out the rotpax will expand some. Not enough to worry about it rupturing. I keep it on the floor board or under the passenger seat. Never in the direct sun.
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I've made a few of these for that reason. The idea of having a fuel tank on the cage is bad.
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Very Nice! What size container is that?I've made a few of these for that reason. The idea of having a fuel tank on the cage is bad.
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Dumb ways to die…. Dumb ways to die.. Da, da , da….
Everyone sing along! 🤣
Everyone sing along! 🤣
What’s the hell is under the dash
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