DIY - EVO Tire Carrier Rotopax Mount Installation Write-Up

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While this is far from being a new or an original idea, I don't think I've ever seen a good write-up for making your own Rotopax mount for an EVO tire carrier. Fortunately, it is cheap and super easy to do and this should help you out. Please note that the parts listed have been linked so that you can just click on them and buy what you need.

What you will need
• RotopaX RX-UP Universal Mounting Plate
• RotopaX RX-LOX-PM Pack Mount Lock
• RotopaX RX-DLX-PM Deluxe Pack Mount
• KC HiLiTES 7307 Tube Clamp Mount Bracket for 1.75" to 2"
• (2) 1/4-20" Carriage Bolts
• (2) 1/4-20" Nuts
• (2) 1/4" Washers
• Ratchet
• 7/16, 1/2" Socket or Wrench
• 3/16" Allen Wrench

This is a shot of pretty much everything you will need.
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Instructions
1. Install both of the KC Tube Clamps onto your EVO tire carrier and loosely secure them in place using the hardware provided. A 3/16" allen wrench will be needed for this job.
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2. Spread the 2 KC Tube Clamps apart so that the center of the mounting holes measure 12-1/2" apart.
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3. Using a 3/16" allen wrench, tighten the KC Tube Clamp bolts.
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4. Loosely install your RotopaX RX-LOX-PM Pack Mount Lock and RX-DLX-PM Deluxe Pack Mount onto the RX-UP Universal Mounting Plate using the hardware provided. A 1/2" socket will be needed for this job.
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5. Place the assembled mounting plate onto your Rotopax making adjustments to the pack mounts as needed for a good fit. Then, use a 1/2" socket to tighten and secure the pack mounts in place.
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6. Secure the assembled Rotopax pack mount onto the KC Tube Clamp using 1/4"-20 carriage bolts, washers and nuts. A 7/16" socket or wrench will be needed for this job.
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Here's a shot of what the Rotopax mount will look like installed on your EVO Tire Carrier.
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And finally, here's what everything looks like with the Rotopax installed.
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For those of you who are interested, click on the link below to see my
DIY Rear License Plate Cross Member Relocation Mount Write-Up

That's all there is to it. Please let me know if you have any questions. :cool:
 
13_gecko_rubi said:
That came out good. Was gonna ask about license plate then saw it down there.
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Thanks! I made my own license plate mount, attached it to 2 of the hitch receiver bolts and secured it in place with a couple of nuts. I think works out pretty well :yup:
 
wayoflife said:
Thanks! I made my own license plate mount, attached it to 2 of the hitch receiver bolts and secured it in place with a couple of nuts. I think works out pretty well :yup:
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Don't suppose you could throw a pic up of that, been thinking of putting mine down there.
 
Looks great, and simple. I had done a very similar thing with the plate and KC clamps but on the upper angled bars. Almost like it down there better, was kinda finicky the way I had it.


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benatc1 said:
Looks great, and simple. I had done a very similar thing with the plate and KC clamps but on the upper angled bars. Almost like it down there better, was kinda finicky the way I had it.
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I remember your setup and I think it worked well for anyone who wanted to keep the license plate where it is.
 
benatc1 said:
Yea true, I forgot I didn’t have to move the plate. Was just a pain when I had to take it on and off not having a even level bar to line up with
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Didn't even think about that! I definitely wanted a setup where I could take off the Rotopax and things still look like they belong - like that's how the tire carrier came. :cool:
 
benatc1 said:
Looks great, and simple. I had done a very similar thing with the plate and KC clamps but on the upper angled bars. Almost like it down there better, was kinda finicky the way I had it.


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+1 I used the plate and KC clamps on the upper angled bars as well but I don't really like the look of the clamp placement. Not sure why I did not think of the horizontal cross bar. Eddie's way looks much cleaner. :thumb:

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