I agree. It seems it would make for a nice base. But just under 10 lbs empty is a bit much. I will also be purchasing the Armadillo fuel bag.Looks well built. Downside is the cost once all the Poo lock n ride hardware is added to mount bag on top. $800 CAD
Iām going to try the Armadillo fuel bag for $150 CAD. I donāt ride hard enough to need extra fuel every ride.
Anyone have any experience with the "JUICE CABOOSE" Fuel Tank??
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How long have you been using it? Durability seem good?
The Armadillo seems like a great solution to just carrying extra gas.Looks well built. Downside is the cost once all the Poo lock n ride hardware is added to mount bag on top. $800 CAD
Iām going to try the Armadillo fuel bag for $150 CAD. I donāt ride hard enough to need extra fuel every ride.
A couple in our group on the third season used summer and winter.
So easy to use, store and secure.
Side benefit when pouring.
No vent needed as the bag just deflates as the gas pours out and it's very fast to empty.
had the 2 gallon one for two years then bought the 3 gallon just for additional capacity and this is year 3 with it. so 5 years using them and no issues. i stick it in the snow at the riding area and then when heading back in, empty it into the sled, roll it up and pass a bungee thru the "molle" loops. the juice caboose looks like a well made product but i can't think of any pros over the fuel bladder.
The ability to use it as a semi-permanent MOUNTING base for anything else to go on top of it.
I get the additional fuel storage, but lose NONE of my mounting space to carry additional items on the tunnel.
I need Fuel AND
the ability to securely pack in my video gear
Monopod/Tripod
Cameras
Handheld Gimbal
Mics & Receiver
Drone
Batteries
Controller
Lenses
ect
And still be able to carry all the normal emergency gear in the regular tunnel bag.
strap the fuel bladder on or around all that stuff. i've never put mine directly on the tunnel or the rack i use. all the required gear goes on first and then there's multiple places to affix the bladder since it's not rigid.
it potentially could be mounted elsewhere on the sled.
it potentially could be mounted elsewhere on the sled.
Just to be clear
This is the unit we are discussing?
Armadillo BagĀ® ā Giant Loop
www.giantloopmoto.com
Armadillo BagĀ® brings the convenience of super rugged, lightweight, collapsible Armadillo BagĀ® Expedition-Ready Liquid Power Reservoirs to international overland travelers, off-road racers and powersports enthusiasts across the globe. Giant Loopās Armadillo Bags are available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-gallon capacities.
Named after the tough desert dwelling armadillo (Spanish for ālittle armoured oneā) that rolls into a ball to defend itself, rugged expedition-ready Armadillo Bags are designed for the safe temporary storage and transport of a broad range of essential automotive and powersports fluids. When empty, Armadillo Bags can be rolled up or packed flat for convenient storage, and they weigh a fraction of rigid plastic and metal containers which remain the same size whether full or empty.
Employing a two-layer construction, Armadillo Bags feature an RF-welded inner bladder contained within and protected by a highly abrasion resistant sewn CorduraĀ® outer sleeve. Webbing and rubber-molded handles provide easy anchors to hang the reservoirs while filling and installing the included pour spout, and to grip the bags while dispensing liquids. Webbing daisy chains run the length of Armadillo Bags to prevent them from sliding out from under tie-down straps. The included plastic pour spout conveniently stows away in a pocket on the outer sleeve.
Each inner reservoir is individually pressurized and tested at the factory, and finished Armadillo Bags are subjected to multi-point random testing and inspections. Although allowed usage depends on local laws, rules and regulations in the countries where Armadillo Bags are being used*, the materials themselves are compatible with hydrocarbon fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene and jet, as well as coolant, hydrocarbon based lubricants and other automotive and industrial fluids.
yep.
if you're bringing that much gear then an xtra 10 lbs and one more thing on the tunnel really isn't an issue. i'm the opposite-i hate anything but the absolute necessary gear on the tunnel so the bladder is a perfect match because it weighs next to nothing and just about disappears when empty.
if you're bringing that much gear then an xtra 10 lbs and one more thing on the tunnel really isn't an issue. i'm the opposite-i hate anything but the absolute necessary gear on the tunnel so the bladder is a perfect match because it weighs next to nothing and just about disappears when empty.
my goal is to DITCH ALL OF IT as soon as we get to the riding zone.
Not strapping anything is a winner in my book. My buddy straps a armadillo on his boost. Going to put a juice caboose on my cat. I don't have anything in the way of my tunnel bag.
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