Trasharoo alternatives? - Page 2

**daveb** · 08-22-2017, 01:00 PM

I had a local shop build mine. It set me back a couple hundred but I designed it around what I needed. The van sits out in the sun all day so they used truck tarp material and seat belt straps. I have two 5 gal buckets inside (one is a porta john). The flap folds down tight as shown but expands up enough to provide quite a bit more room on top of the buckets. In bad bear country I carry a small bear proof container or two which fit nicely. The bottom of the bag is heavy mesh for easy cleaning and allows it to drain/dry quickly. I had them put D rings all over it to hang stuff. I've hauled a lot of wood back to camp with it too.

**BroncoHauler** · 08-22-2017, 01:04 PM

Dave, I think I spotted a few square inches on your van where you don't have anything attached. Do I win a prize?

Herb

86Scotty · 08-22-2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoHauler

Dave, I think I spotted a few square inches on your van where you don't have anything attached. Do I win a prize?

Herb

**daveb** · 08-22-2017, 01:45 PM

Nope you didn't mention the rack that's going over the tire!

dirtanddogfur · 08-22-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by daveb

I had a local shop build mine. It set me back a couple hundred but I designed it around what I needed. The van sits out in the sun all day so they used truck tarp material and seat belt straps. I have two 5 gal buckets inside (one is a porta john). The flap folds down tight as shown but expands up enough to provide quite a bit more room on top of the buckets. In bad bear country I carry a small bear proof container or two which fit nicely. The bottom of the bag is heavy mesh for easy cleaning and allows it to drain/dry quickly. I had them put D rings all over it to hang stuff. I've hauled a lot of wood back to camp with it too.

Very cool. What kind of shop built that?!

johnolden · 08-22-2017, 09:17 PM

Has anyone used 303 Aerospace Protectant on a Trasharoo? It is rated at SPF 40.

illking · 09-06-2017, 10:18 AM

Hey guys I ordered the Blue Ridge overland Tirebag. Luckily it arrived the day before I left for a 4 day camping trip in Kennedy Meadows. It was easy to install on my tire and fit fine with my dirtbike on the hitch carrier. The bag itself seems to be very high quality and Im really happy with it. I used it to keep my trash outta the van for this trip and it was easy to hose out any beer or crumbs after the trip. Just wanted to share my experience with you guys. I think once i get some traction boards im going to use there traction bags board bags that work as a stacking system

simplesez · 09-06-2017, 11:07 AM

Nice! My van set up looks almost the same except my big eared dog is grey and my moto is white! What spare tire holder do you have? Attached or swing away?

arctictraveller · 09-07-2017, 08:38 PM

So, after reading through this and other threads, I called Trasharoo to see if they had any plans to use an alternative fabric. The short answser was, " No, because then I would have to raise the price" I mentioned that folks (myself included) would probably be willing to spend a little more if it would last longer, but alas it probably won't happen any time soon. Never the less, after I explained that mine had torn at the corner and was badly faided, he told me he would be happy to send me a new one. About three days later it arrived and I installed it today. That's what I call good customer service. So, I have my old one which is perfectly serviceable, with just a small tear at the corner, quite a bit of fadeing, and a lot of hard earned dust covering it. It's free to the first person who will pick it up, I don't want to ship it. I'm in Northern Washington at the moment, but will be on the road off and on for the next couple months. I could possibly meet up and deliver somewhere along the way if I'm passing by.

REF · 09-07-2017, 09:57 PM

I'm on my second one too, the straps on the first one disintegrated and ripped off the bag. I even had it repaired once with new straps sewn on, which prolonged the use till the rest of the remaining straps ripped off as well. It seems to me it's a matter of finding a better quality webbing material for the straps, one with higher UV resistance. I usually take mine off when not in use, but that doesn't always happen and isn't the most convenient, as it's a chore to get it cinched down properly. Still, a useful piece of equipment.

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