EO rubbish bag

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It hasn't taken long for EO to put the rubbish bag on the market. I have ordered one and will put it to the test in a couple of weeks so I will let you know how it goes.Cheers Mick. Ps I have a Michelles' sacs rubbish bag still in the box if anyone wants it, will swap for a carton.

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Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 12:07

Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 12:07

Having used a couple of spare wheel mounted rubbish bags I have found shortcomings and had my present one manufactured to specification.
Apart from the obvious adequate size, strength, and attachment I found the following important:

1. Fabric needs to be PVC coated canvas to avoid absorption of spilled liquids. Canvas or synthetic can get real messy after time.

2. Floor needs drain holes as liquids can escape from disposable plastic bags.Mine has a heavy-duty mesh floor. Any drain holes must have fly mesh cover.

3. Flap closure needs to be absolutely fly-proof or you will have maggots in no time. Velcro closures often leave gaps at the flap ends.Mine has zipper closure which is totally fly-proof.

4. It is useful to have a pocket incorporated for a supply of disposable plastic bags.

Had mine for a couple of years without problems. Don't know construction details of the EO bag (other than being PVC fabric) but I hope its a good one.

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Allan

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Follow Up By: River Swaggie - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 15:12

Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 15:12

Some great points there Alan...

Cheers

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Follow Up By: P and JM - Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 13:33

Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 13:33

Alan it sounds good. Can you please put some pics on for us to see?
Thanks P&J

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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 14:32

Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 14:32

OK, pics as requested...... found it a damn hard thing to clearly photograph!
Could not show it mounted on the Troopy as she is away getting new springs. Last trip on Len Beadell's roads broke a couple of leaves!

Anyway............ photo 1 General view:
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Underside showing mesh floor:
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The 3 eyelets in the mesh were an error by the canvas worker. They were filled with silicon to block flies. The stains are good Aussie dirt. Brown or red may have been a better canvas colour.... but it DOES show where we have been. LOL
Dimensions: h=550mm, w=500, d=200. This is large enough to accommodate the rubbish bucket as well as cans, bottles and filled bags.

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Follow Up By: P and JM - Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 19:29

Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 19:29

Hi Allan,

Thanks for the pics, great bin bag, will see my local upholsterers for one. Will certainly do the job for us. Many Thanks

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 18:22

Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 18:22

Well I've jumped in a day too early.

The day before I ordered one of Klaus's InFront rubbish bags.
Not sorry although the ExplorOz logo would've been nice.
The InFront one will cover the ExplorOz logo on the wheel cover when I'm using it.

Bill.