Alternative to rachet straps gas can
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The new ski doo system is pretty sweet !!!
I suppose you could take a piece of flat aluminum and bend it to form fit over the can and then use a few pins to attach to the rack on each end to hold it in place.
Or
Use a few old fashioned rubber bungee straps. If needed you can put a knot in the straps to shorten them. Also, bend the hooks so they don't protrude any further than they need to to keep them from coming loose and so they are less likely to catch on something.
Or
Use a few old fashioned rubber bungee straps. If needed you can put a knot in the straps to shorten them. Also, bend the hooks so they don't protrude any further than they need to to keep them from coming loose and so they are less likely to catch on something.
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347strokin
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I ran the same set of Mountain Addictions cans on 3 different sleds. Awesome set up and a bunch of color options.
I use a NRS strap to hold cans on my ATV, they form a continuos loop and don't wear holes in your cans. Much better than a ratchet strap, and will work on your tunnel rack.
They can be found at any rafting shop and some boat shops.
http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=1188
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oscar680
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I have 2 Craggerbuilt gas can thingy's on my sled, once everthing is mounted all you have to do is pull the T handle and the gas can is free. ive ran them for 2 years and never had a problem.
http://www.craiggerbuilt.com
http://www.craiggerbuilt.com
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AkHockey10
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I got tired of ratcheting down my spare gas.. I have mountain addiction gas rack system and it works great! It is spendy though but I do recommend it
Another for Mountain Addiction, just got mine at the Edmonton show and they are an awesome set up, and the best out there, IMHO .
mountain addiction.
i didnt know how nice it was not having to use straps until you dont have them!
i didnt know how nice it was not having to use straps until you dont have them!
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AkHockey10
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I had the Craigerbuilt Gas Thingy and a Bag Thingy. Liked them. The only downfall I found was when you take them off if snow gets down into the lock area it can be a pain to clean out and reattach the can.
Switched to Mountain Addiction this year. I dig the mount, very easy to mount on a Polaris.
Switched to Mountain Addiction this year. I dig the mount, very easy to mount on a Polaris.
I run the Mountain Addiction can on my Timbersled MH, but you guys really need to run some additional strap to hold them on, or you will lose your can eventually.
They tend to change shape a bit from down low to up high and a small hit caused them to pop off the rails, or the cotter pin will fall out and it slides off. Trust me, you'll want a simple bungee if nothing else. I'm using 2 ROK straps, criss crossed over it, and it doesn't move.
http://www.rokstraps.com/ for more info on those straps.
Jon
They tend to change shape a bit from down low to up high and a small hit caused them to pop off the rails, or the cotter pin will fall out and it slides off. Trust me, you'll want a simple bungee if nothing else. I'm using 2 ROK straps, criss crossed over it, and it doesn't move.
http://www.rokstraps.com/ for more info on those straps.
Jon
I run the Craiggerbuilt quick release system.
Order Here: http://www.gobigparts.com/CRAIGGERBUILT-2.5-GALLON-GAS-CAN-W-QUICK-RELEASE-SYSTEM.html
Order Here: http://www.gobigparts.com/CRAIGGERBUILT-2.5-GALLON-GAS-CAN-W-QUICK-RELEASE-SYSTEM.html
gas rack with nrs river straps works easily and isn't expensive and it's clean looking
Rotopax for me. 2 gallons of gas and 2 gallons of dry storage. Gas on the bottom against the tunnel and the dry storage on top of it.
http://www.rotopax.com/Gasoline-Storage.html
http://www.rotopax.com/Gasoline-Storage.html
I run the Craiggerbuilt quick release system.
Order Here: http://www.gobigparts.com/CRAIGGERBUILT-2.5-GALLON-GAS-CAN-W-QUICK-RELEASE-SYSTEM.html
One thing I like about this set-up is It is only one 2.5 gallon can. No need to mess with undoing and uncapping and putting spouts on two 1 gallon cans. This means less time messing with 1 can vs. messing with 2 cans.
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