Hey all,
As part of today's install-a-thon, I also affixed my Pawnee Plate (by Wolfman) to my Touratech Side Racks. The installation was straightforward. If I was a welder I could easily have crafted brackets that would have accomplished the same thing, but I'm not.
My Rotopax is a 1.75 gallon. If you stand it on the opposing corner from the cap, you can actually fit a full 2 gallons in it. It's a tad larger than the 1 gallon, but empty it weighs a negligible amount less than the 1.75 (2) gallon tank. I can always carry
less gas if I want a lighter load, but at least I have the option to carry more if I need it. Five gallons of gas gives me a safe range of 200 miles and an actual range closer to 250. I've never needed more than 200.
I've used Rotopax in the past and I swear by them. Practically indestructible and leak free (even vapor--so be sure to burp them occasionally on hot days).
I have the option to mount the Rotopax in a vertical or horizontal position. I'm not sure which position is stronger. Opinions?