If you’ve spent time on the trail with a RotoPaX® fuel can strapped to your spare tire, you already know how quickly “universal” mounts start to sag, shift, and rattle. Straps stretch. Brackets flex. And before long, your fuel can is angled like it’s trying to escape. We got tired of watching that happen—so we built something better.
The Overland Kitted Heavy Duty RotoPaX® Spare Tire Mount is our answer to every weak, underbuilt, or over-complicated mount we’ve dealt with. Made in the USA from cold-rolled steel that’s nearly twice as thick as the competition, this bracket uses welded reinforcements at all stress points, a premium 2-inch Mac’s Custom Tie Downs® strap, and a proprietary tire traction die system ensuring zero wiggle on even the roughest trails.
What Makes It Different
Instead of relying on tension alone, our system uses four dimple-died tire traction points that dig directly into the tread. These pressed dimples account for the natural crown of the tire, creating friction across multiple surfaces so the bracket stays locked down. With the Mac’s strap cinched in place, your mount isn’t moving—no matter the terrain. Your RotoPaX® Pack Mount threads directly into the plate using integrated mounting holes—no slop, no flex. Add a RotoPaX® Extension to carry multiple cans on one bracket. It's that strong.
Modular Mounting Options
Choose from configurations that support one or two Spare Tire Accessory Brackets, giving you the flexibility to carry one or two fuel cans side by side. The adjustable mounting pattern supports all RotoPaX® fuel sizes—1, 1.75, 2, and 3 gallons—so you can match your setup to your trip. Need clearance for your backup camera or want to center your fuel can for symmetry? The multiple mounting holes let you fine-tune the fit.
Add-On Compatibility with MAXTRAX®
If you’re looking to mount MAXTRAX® recovery boards on your spare tire in addition to your RotoPaX®, our Spare Tire Mounting Systems are available for MKII and XTREME, LITE, and Mini recovery boards. Each system can be paired with an additional Spare Tire Accessory Bracket to carry your RotoPaX® alongside your boards—without blocking your rear camera or compromising access.
Why It’s Worth It
We built this because the other options just didn’t hold up. On rough trails, we’ve watched fuel cans bounce loose, straps slip, and mounts rotate into tailgates or camera housings. This bracket is built to eliminate all of that. It’s overbuilt, tested, and trusted—because the last thing you want to worry about on the trail is whether your spare fuel is still strapped to your rig.
Whether you’re prepping for extended desert travel or just want the cleanest, most reliable way to carry extra fuel, the Overland Kitted Heavy Duty RotoPaX® Spare Tire Mount gets it done—and stays done.
