Water Bladders
Submitted: Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 16:36
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Terra'Mer
Hi All,
I'm looking for advice on
water bladder brands.
I have a 10lt MSR Dromadery but they are too expensive and I had a look at the 27lt bladders at Opposite Lock which look okay. Wine cask bags are not appropriate. After a topic search I could see the last discussion about
water bladders on this
forum was 2005.
So I'm wondering if you can tell me about new brands of good quality light weight collapsible
water bladders up to 50lts capacity?
(To be carried on a trekking cart)
Cheers
Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 16:46
Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 16:46
I have a 75L that fits in behind the front seats....good if you have no passangers or kids that are still in baby seats. I have had it for many years and it has not missed a beat. It's made by flexitank and you can find them here
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Follow Up By: Terra'Mer - Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 17:41
Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 17:41
The 55lt universal 4X4 looks perfect for my cart
Thanks Troll 81
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Follow Up By: Member - Frank P (NSW) - Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 22:50
Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 22:50
I had one of those, Troll, and I wasn't so lucky. There was an unavoidable kink in it when in use in my Prado - ie a smooth fold (not a sharp crease) that ended in a kink that could not be made to go away. It sprang a leak at that point after two outings in two years. Always hung it up to store it, so I don't think I did anything wrong. It wasn't cheap and I wasn't impressed
Cheers
Frank
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Follow Up By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 08:30
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 08:30
Hi Frank,
Bad luck I have had
mine for around 4 years and it has not missed a beat. It gets used roughly every 3 months. I don't take any extra care with it to be honest and in the Patrol the seats push into it if I fill it to capacity.
I will have to give
mine the once over after reading your post.
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Follow Up By: Terra'Mer - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 09:25
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 09:25
Frank P,
I had something like that happen in the hose of a backpack bladder from a big Aussie outdoors company and it turned out to be a random fault caused from poor packing and storage in the retailers. I'm still using it but I just need to squeeze the hose open each time I use it.
If I get this one I will know to check carefully for any smooth folds and kinks that may cause future problems.
: )
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Follow Up By: Member - sangster(Vic) - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 20:55
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 20:55
Hey Guys, never heard of these bladders, would be very interested in a bit more knowledge on them, as i have a 2'nd hand van and was going to do a change of
tank or clean out as
well as having a
water container in the van for drinking.
With the bladders what is the
water like drinking wise, and what mantience is necessary. What costs are in purchasing one.
Hope you don't mind my questions..
Stan
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Follow Up By: Member - sangster(Vic) - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 20:58
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 20:58
Guys just read Sir Kevs follow up and looked at the old blog...does answer some questions ...
stan
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Follow Up By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 07:06
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 07:06
Water taste like
water just make sure you use a food grade hose for filling and cost was arond $200 back 4 years ago.
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Follow Up By: Member - sangster(Vic) - Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 09:21
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 09:21
Troll81, ty for the info will really look in to them.
regards, Stan
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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 08:45
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 08:45
Terra,
Have a read of this thread from 2007 there is mention of a company in
Brisbane that will make one to suit the size you need.
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Terra'Mer - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 09:20
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 09:20
Thanks Kev,
2007 - Oops : )
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Reply By: sweetnam - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 08:51
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 08:51
I have a 35lt flexitank from TJM. Have it under the second seats in a GQ and hasn't missed a beat. I plumbed it in with a flowjet pump that sux the bladder down to get the
water - very easy.
Had it for 3 years without a prob. Wrapped it in rubber to protect it under the
seat.
B
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Follow Up By: Terra'Mer - Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 09:20
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 09:20
Thanks sweetnam
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