Trail Tested: Using A Prinsu RotopaX Mount On A 3rd Gen Tacoma Roof Rack – Install, Review & Overview
Do you have a RotopaX gas can but nowhere to secure it? Perhaps you strap it to the truck bed with some type of makeshift mount and bungee cord. Or, maybe you just use a bungee cord. Either way, not having a gas can properly secured on the trails makes me a little nervous.
This Prinsu mount is the perfect solution if you have a Prinsu roof rack or any rack with the industry standard cross bar. They’ve designed a mount that works seamlessly and allows you to easily dismount your gas can with little effort. This simple mount is a great solution, and they offer two different versions.
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Installation
In this article, I will go over the installation of the dual crossbar mount. The single option mounts a little differently, but squeezing a single cross bar, instead of bridging two bars.
Tools Required:
- Ratchet
- 11mm Socket or Wrench
- 13mm Socket
Step 1. Attach RotopaX Mount To Prinsu Mount
I opted for the locking RotopaX mount, but all versions of their mounts attach the same way. The RotopaX mount comes with (2) bolts that will attach it to the Prinsu mount. Align the two holes with either of the (2) holes on the Prinsu mount and use a 13mm socket to secure the two bolts.
Step 2. Attach Mount To Roof Rack
Place the assembly onto your roof rack and position it to where you want your gas can to go. The dual mount will use two crossbars and (2) carriage bolts in each one. Secure it all to the roof rack with the (4) supplied locking nuts.
Step 3. Secure RotopaX
Place your RotopaX onto the mount and turn the handle to secure it. Now, step back and admire how overland your truck looks!
Final Thoughts
With the Prinsu RotopaX mount, there’s no more worrying about my gas can sliding around in the bed and possibly spilling gas everywhere. This mount is well built and I love how low profile the design is. Mounting your gas can to the roof rack also frees up space in your bed for all of your other gear.
Now, go fill that gas can (and your tank) up and hit the trails with less worry about running out of fuel – happy trails!
