Racks and Tunnel bag options

quickdraw · Aug 28, 2008

After dooing this search every few years when I get a new sled I thought other people would have the same frustration of finding what was available in racks and bags so I decided to try to put it all in one place. Click the pic for larger image.

Racks:

VMI rack

VMI rack with Snobunji bag and Rev gas can

VMI rack, snobunje bag, Rev jerry can.jpg

Sled Solutions universal rack

Blair Powersports universal rack

Holz gas rack

Sled Solutions tunnel strips

Craigger built, Fabcraft mounts and Skinz universal rack

Motley Doo · Aug 28, 2008

By far the BEST bag I have seen is actually a Seattle Sports dry bag for a sea kayak. Little half cylinder bag with the PERFECT mounting points for a rack. Picked one up a black one the other day for $40!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VZFQ8U?smid=A2KUKHS52EIZXC&tag=yahoo-sg-20&linkCode=asn

quickdraw · Aug 28, 2008

Bags

Here are a few bags out there.

Bags:

Snobunje bag

Skinz long tunnel bag

Skinz waterproof bag

Parts Unlimited bag

True North bag

Katahdin bag

Craiggerbuilt bag

quickdraw · Aug 28, 2008

Personal preference

I am personaly going with the VMI rack with Snobunje bag and reusing my old Rev gas can like in this pic.

I like the fact that it uses the entire length of the tunnel (they build them for 146, 154 & 163). It actually reinforces the tunnel when I put my 20ish lbs of gas and assorted goodies in my bag. It mounts with 6 bolts and when I move to my next sled the whole setup will go with me. The Snobunje bag is top loading, the rectangular shape makes it easy to pack especially with my Hotpot food containers and it has snap buckles that makes it easy for me to take inside at night and repack for the next day. The Rev gas can is cheap because I already own it and it will strap right onto the rack.

yam_apex91469 · Aug 30, 2008

i like the vmi rack setup - where do you buy one?

quickdraw · Aug 30, 2008

yam_apex91469 said:
i like the vmi rack setup - where do you buy one?

406-257-7828 or e-mail at vmi@centurytel.net
146 racks are 20 inches long and have 5 crossbars $130
154 racks are 24 inches long and have 5 crossbars $130
163 racks are 29 1/2 inches long and have 6 crossbars $140
Extra crossbars $5

yam_apex91469 · Aug 30, 2008

thanks!

AkHockey10 · Aug 31, 2008

Ive always been a fan of Fabcraft racks

quickdraw · Sep 2, 2008

They are the same as everyone elses universal rack. Look good, work good but they don't use the entire tunnel and you can't mount a gas can and a bag. Sometimes when doing a long trip I want the option go carry the gear and gas.

Silver Sledder · Sep 2, 2008

VMI sure is nice.

cog · Sep 2, 2008

Any suggestions on who makes the best handle bar bag, Thanks

quickdraw · Sep 2, 2008

cog said:
Any suggestions on who makes the best handle bar bag, Thanks

I like everything Skinz and Snowbunje. And here is another option- http://www.tnagear.com/pages/HandleBar_Bag.htm

It has the 2 side compartments, the front compartment has pockets for three things plus the big main compartment. I need to find one more.

quickdraw · Sep 2, 2008

I tried to edit but couldn't so here you go

Here is another good option. I like it.

http://snobunje.com/store.php?crn=71&rn=294&action=show_detail

Insaneboltrounder/sjohns · Sep 3, 2008

Motley Doo said:
By far the BEST bag I have seen is actually a Seattle Sports dry bag for a sea kayak. Little half cylinder bag with the PERFECT mounting points for a rack. Picked one up a black one the other day for $40!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VZFQ8U?smid=A2KUKHS52EIZXC&tag=yahoo-sg-20&linkCode=asn

I like the looks of that, what are the dimensions ? Looks like you could mount a shovel too? sj

found the dimensions... 14x13x6.

shadownelson · Sep 3, 2008

Handlebar bags

What about the BRP heated riser bag? Anyone have one? I think in the accessory catalog there is about a $40 price difference if you want gray/black opposed to yellow/black but, they appear to be the same size. I just ordered the Vortech rack and have the Snobunje bag to put on my 600 Etec 154. Doubt I will ever pack gas but, thought it would be nice to have the extra space for more gear for longer trips.

quickdraw · Sep 3, 2008

Rev gas can dimensions

I'm not where I can measure my Rev gas can. Can someone measure theirs and tell me the dimension from front to back as it sits on the tunnel? I'm trying to see if it will fit on a 146 tunnel with a Snowbunje tunnel bag. The available area on the tunnel is 20" and the bag is 8" so there is roughly 12" remaining for the gas can.

MT boondocker · Sep 3, 2008

quickdraw said:
I'm not where I can measure my Rev gas can. Can someone measure theirs and tell me the dimension from front to back as it sits on the tunnel? I'm trying to see if it will fit on a 146 tunnel with a Snowbunje tunnel bag. The available area on the tunnel is 20" and the bag is 8" so there is roughly 12" remaining for the gas can.

Good news.
I don't have my Rev gas can handy to measure for you, but I did measure the distance between the bars/rods on my VMI rack where the gas can sits and it's 12"s. Now thats the measurement that you need, and the can fits w/o alot of spare room in that distance.

Now the Bad news.
I have an 154 and measured what room I have with the rack mounted.
With the front of the rack within 1/2" of the back of the seat/gas tank the back of the rack is 1 3/4" from the taillight mounting. Now the distance between bars/rods for my Snobunje bag is 9"'s. With that said I don't believe that you will be able to mount both the Rev gas can and the Snobunje bag on the 146, since I believe that the rack for the 146 is 20"s compared to the 24"s for the 154. You may be able to drill new holes in the rack for the bars/rods to change your mounting points, on mine I used what they had and everything seemed to fit.
This may or may not help you with what you're doing.
If I can help you or answer any other questions you may have with your project please let me know.

quickdraw · Sep 3, 2008

MT boondocker said:
Good news.
I don't have my Rev gas can handy to measure for you, but I did measure the distance between the bars/rods on my VMI rack where the gas can sits and it's 12"s. Now thats the measurement that you need, and the can fits w/o alot of spare room in that distance.

Now the Bad news.
I have an 154 and measured what room I have with the rack mounted.
With the front of the rack within 1/2" of the back of the seat/gas tank the back of the rack is 1 3/4" from the taillight mounting. Now the distance between bars/rods for my Snobunje bag is 9"'s. With that said I don't believe that you will be able to mount both the Rev gas can and the Snobunje bag on the 146, since I believe that the rack for the 146 is 20"s compared to the 24"s for the 154. You may be able to drill new holes in the rack for the bars/rods to change your mounting points, on mine I used what they had and everything seemed to fit.
This may or may not help you with what you're doing.
If I can help you or answer any other questions you may have with your project please let me know.

Thanks for the reply MT b. That's what I was thinking but I never thought about drilling new holes, good idea. I just ordered my rack. How do you like yours. I like dealing with the guys at VMI, they seem to concerned about giving good customer service. I will probably have my rack in a few days although I won't be back to my cabin and sled for another few weeks to do the install. This last month or two is going to be very long.

MT boondocker · Sep 3, 2008

quickdraw said:
Thanks for the reply MT b. That's what I was thinking but I never thought about drilling new holes, good idea. I just ordered my rack. How do you like yours. I like dealing with the guys at VMI, they seem to concerned about giving good customer service. I will probably have my rack in a few days although I won't be back to my cabin and sled for another few weeks to do the install. This last month or two is going to be very long.

They have a great rack which I like and you won't be dissapointed in it. One of my riding buddies seen mine and order one the next day for their XP! Couldn't agree with you more on their customer service!!

quickdraw · Sep 15, 2008

I got my VMI rack a few days ago. Very nice, good customer service and quick delivery. Now I just need to get it mounted and a few ft of snow and all will be right with the world.

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