Spare wheel Bags - Advise please

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 07:37
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Hi All, I'm looking at buying a couple of those canvas bags that hang off the spare wheels. Mainly to have somewhere to throw in some firewood and to store rubbish between towns.

There are a few on the market - They need to be tough, strong, well drained and easy to use - anyone have any preferences/advise?

Cheers
Alex B
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Reply By: Mick O - Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 08:21

Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 08:21
Hi Alex,

I’ve mentioned these a few times in the past. I had been after a heavy duty wheel bag so got Klaus at Infront to make me a couple that I took out and tried to destroy over two years. The end result works well (although I’m not sure about the name he’s given them!). Extra heavy duty and ample strapping for load. I am always caution about overloading any bag though. I recommend cutting a piece of ply wood to match the dimensions of the bottom of the bag. Make sure you edge the ply with plenty of gaffer tape or similar so it doesn’t rub through. This stops the bag sagging at the bottom and also protects the bottom from rub damage or sharp objects.

Have a look at Klaus’s H/D bags;

In front rear wheel bags

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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 09:21

Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 09:21
Gday Mick
Fame comes in many different ways. Garbage bag is ok.
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Follow Up By: Member - Alex B - Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 06:51

Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 06:51
G'Day Mick,
Thanks for your reply and recommendation.
Looks good, I'll give him a call.

We'll catch up one day :-)

Cheers
Alex B

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Reply By: Member - Nathan & Lyndsey (WA) - Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 08:52

Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 08:52
Hey Alex,

We have the PVC type Bushranger one. We have been on the road for just over 6 weeks now and it has by far been the best investment, especially through Cape York! We went days without seeing a rubbish bin and as long as you crush your cans it holds a fair amount of rubbish. Also came in handy when we got soaked out at Vrilya Point, it held all our wet clothes/towels and rubbish too!
Hope this helps.

Lynz and Nath
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Follow Up By: Member - Alex B - Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 06:54

Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 06:54
Hi Liz & Nath,
Thanks for your reply. Always good to hear from people who have actually used the products.I'll have a good look at these.

I trust you had a ball up the Cape :-)

Cheers
Alex B
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Reply By: Member - Bongo Fury- Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 09:41

Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 09:41
If your'e in sa there's a mob at hackham that make and sell a tough bag, about $50.
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Follow Up By: OzTroopie - Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 16:35

Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 16:35
Hi Bongo,


Do you have a name for the company at Hackham?

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Follow Up By: Member - Bongo Fury- Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 17:23

Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 17:23
Hall's Canvas.
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Follow Up By: Member - Alex B - Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 06:56

Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 06:56
Hi Bong,
Thanks for your reply, & info.
Much appreciated.

Cheers
Alex
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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 at 13:47

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 at 13:47
I have one of theirs and it is a good tough one.

Great spot for dumping muddy recovery gear.

Regards

Pete
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Reply By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 21:08

Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at 21:08
Hi alex B, I got to use my brand new MSA bag today for the first time. The strap that holds it to the tyre tore away from the fabric within about 2 hrs of use. It was holhing at the time 2 snatch straps only, I will be taking it back tomorrow
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Follow Up By: Member - Alex B - Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 07:01

Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 07:01
Hi Michael & Chris, Thanks for your reply.

Would have been even more annoying if it happened at the start of a big trip!

I'm sure they'll replace it ....but that's not the point.

Thanks for the heads up.

Cheers
Alex B

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