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For gas I would use the same jerry can @grubworm posted and I have two of the Reliance 7 gallon water jugs, probably only need one of the water jugs on the shorter trips but longer trips I would probably take both. You can buy both of these for less than one 4 gallon Rotopax and have 5 gallons of gas and 7 gallons of water!
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Urns travel better. More overland friendly.
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I have two of the same water tanks.(from wally world) Both are 25 years old and in excellent condition. One of them had a broken water spout and I replaced it with an exterior faucet from ACE. It works great and I can attach a standard water hose to it if needed.
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I have one rotopax and won't buy another. Like you mentioned there's no vent (I bought a vent and spout kit for a "water can" and it pours fine now) and the mounts are proprietary and expensive also. There are better cans for less money. I also use a couple of 5 gal jerry cans that are probably 20 years old. lol
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That’s half the fun of it... your back needs the help the most... speaking from experience... getting a set of seats that relax your back is the best upgrade I made on my Bronco. Recovery gear is good and all, but can be gathered one part at a time start with good shackles and a good tow strap and build from there. The radio, so many choices, how far do you want to get into the ham hobby? You might wait for a radio until a major Hamfest pops up then Icom and Yaesu usually run a discount sale during the event. As for the fridge, the ice chest works, but I agree an electric fridge would be nice. But to me, even with a multi-week Backcountry Trip in the works, it’s still very low on my priority list.
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There are two kinds of list in this business of overlanding. One is a wish list that constantly grows as you partake in the venture. The second is a need list that only you can write. Each of us have both lists, and each list is somewhat different than the others.
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Michael, his post is a baited mockery of the conversation. He may even call it a joke depending on your sense of humor. Sick is the way I see it.
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I’m glad I understood/understand what you meant. I too suffer with stressing myself out over the little things. I hope my post was able to bring you some clarity. Starting at the comforts is always best , that way you are comfortable driving your dream rig. Down the trail every thing else will fall into place. Don’t worry about what you don’t have compared to what the other guy has...
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Glen, I'm sorry if I misread your true intentions. your statements do strike close to home for all of us who struggle to get both what we need and what we want. I started one year ago today with only one want, my vehicle. I had no idea at the time that it was just the start of things I would need let alone things that are what I call creature comforts. My ref is not a creature comfort though. It's necessary for my medicine otherwise a ice cooler would be fine for me with the exception of the amount of time I want to stay out boon docking. The longer I stay out in the woods or desert the more goods I need. Sorry for my error in judgement. Hope you get your seats soon !
