The Perfect Solution to Extra Gas for Snowmobiles…a Bungeeless Snowmobile Gas Rack!
We’ve all been there. Beautiful sunny day, 2 feet of powder, just you, your buddies, your snowmobile and the mountains. A day you could die for. Only problem is how are you going to enjoy the full day. You know your sled will only get 2 miles to the gallon if your lucky on a day like that. So what do you do? Find the guy whose sled has the biggest gas rack and pack him full of extra fuel. Find the next guy and do the same. Until you run out of bungees, gas cans and gas racks. Down side is it took you 45 mins just to attach the extra gas cans, you aren’t sure they will even stay on the sleds with as loose as the bungees are. If that isn’t the worst part you have to stop every 20 mins just to re-attach the cans that have fallen off. A headache you don’t want to deal with, but if you don’t your greatest snow day is cut short. So what’s the Solution?
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December 31st, 2007 at 11:02 am
I’d like to purchase the Gas Rack System, but the site will not let me order. Please call or email me ASAP, so I can order and receive before my upcoming trip.
Regards,
Marc Dahlquist
mdahlqu@yahoo.com
763-228-9971
February 19th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
how big of gas jug can you haul and do they hold up well
I have a new 2008 xp and I need to take gas with me but i dont like strapping them down or having some huge jug on ther if you could reply that would be great or if you have any other suggestions that would be great as well
Thanks again
Ben
March 12th, 2008 at 10:06 am
The largest can size they have that fits on the back of a sled is 1.3 gallons. You can get a rail that will either support 2 or 3 cans. They hold up really well. We have had them on the back of an M7 for two years now and we do a lot of extreme riding. No problems with them staying on, They really do a good job.
October 15th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
I used this system last year. The mounting system works great. The rails can also be used to strap or bungie a bag, shovel, or other items on days where you don’t need extra fuel.
The jugs fit securely and don’t move around.
WORD OF CAUTION - My Yamaha dealer mounted this system on a new Nytro MTX before the beginning of last season. I also added the OEM Yamaha exhaust turnout.
Even with the turnout the exhaust melted the jug on the right side of the sled!!! Luckily I stopped to check it during that first ride - if I would gone any further the plastic would have melted all the way through.
Not sure if this would have ignited the fuel or not, but the combination of molten plastic and gas couldn’t be good news.
I moved the jugs over an inch to the left and the heat from the exhaust no longer compromises the fuel containers.
If you have a Nytro or newer Phazer you need to be aware of this and either mount the rails a few inches to the left or stick a bolt in one of the rail holes to prevent the cans from being in the line of fire (literally). Under no circumstances should you use this system if you have not installed the exhaust turnout.
I would be careful with dual exhaust Yamahas - the 162″ Apex MTX may give you enough space to keep the heat off the jugs but the shorter track models probably don’t allow enough room - the heat from the pipes may melt both cans at once.
Anyway - I really like this product and will be ordering a new set of jugs.
Be sure to keep that hot exhaust from causing a meltdown.