chuggs
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DWolfrom wrote:Fizz wrote:paulcardoza wrote:Or the correct number of 8.3 pounds per gallon..... 
Fizz wrote:Don't forget 1 gal of water = 13 lb. How much can you lift?
Most big totes are rigged to be slowly towed behind a vehicle.
Actually a Canadian Gallon weights 10lb. Now I'm even MORE confused!! 
Canada and the UK use IMPERIAL Gallons... we use US Gallons...
AN Imperial Gallon is around 4.546 Liters, whereas a US Gallon is only 3.79 Liters.
The real rub is in the Pub...where an Imperial Pint is 20 oz...our US Pint is only 16 oz... Even though our liquid oz measure is slighly larger than theirs...you're still getting shorted on a Pint of Ale here in the US. 
Oh... I love when people imply that you should stay away from a big tank because of how heavy they can be when filled... Then don't fill it up all the way, if you haven't had your wheaties!! You can put less is a large tank if you want --- but you can't put more in a little tank...
Get a big tank...just be aware --- it's got to be stored somewhere when you travel.
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wbwood
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I agree about the big tank. They are not that bad the bigger ones have four wheels and there is really not any lifting, but rather pulling. Ive had no problem pulling our 35 gallon full from the back end of our camper to our truck over grass and uneven ground. About a distance of 40'.
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welove2drive
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I went with the Barker 32 gal. 4 wheel tote. Did the tire mod and made up a place to store and carry it. It goes every trip. Here are some pics.
Storage/Travel location.
Tire mod. It roles easier and hardly hear it at all. Well worth the time for this mod.
Dave and Marcia
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Chippendale
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welove2drive:
Is the tire modification an option from Barker, or are they just tires and wheels you get from Harbor Freight and do your self? Also, your rack is interesting, exactly how does it work?
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atfulldraw
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very nice modification on the rack there!
2011 Voltage 3900
2009 DRW 3500 4x4 Chevrolet
2 Lacy Dogs, Kayaks, Polaris Ranger, Fishing rods, kitchen sink
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welove2drive
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atfulldraw wrote:very nice modification on the rack there!
Thank you.
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welove2drive
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Chippendale wrote:welove2drive:
Is the tire modification an option from Barker, or are they just tires and wheels you get from Harbor Freight and do your self? Also, your rack is interesting, exactly how does it work?
The tires are from HF. The front bracket I made to accommodate the larger tires.
The rack works great. Pull one pin and lower, than pull pin on other side and lower. Roll the tote off and away you go. I tried to sell the idea to Barker but I think it would have to work on a wider range of trailers to make it worth their while.
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TeamCyBo
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welove2drive wrote:Chippendale wrote:welove2drive:
Is the tire modification an option from Barker, or are they just tires and wheels you get from Harbor Freight and do your self? Also, your rack is interesting, exactly how does it work?
The tires are from HF. The front bracket I made to accommodate the larger tires.
The rack works great. Pull one pin and lower, than pull pin on other side and lower. Roll the tote off and away you go. I tried to sell the idea to Barker but I think it would have to work on a wider range of trailers to make it worth their while.
It would be great if you could post some pics on the mount and dismount pin operation  I might just have to do this mod.
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