http://www.turtlepac.com/sportair.htm

I'd be grateful if anybody with knowledge of these collapsible jerry cans would post a brief review. I'm thinking of buying one. Thanks

I bought one of the 21 gallon collapsible ferry tanks to extend my range last year. I met the owner Laszlo at the Alaska Airmens Trade show in Anchorage. Have'nt used it yet but it is a quality built product. They have numerous application options for view on their website. Nice people!

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NineThreeKilo wrote:Or...

20$ for a 15 gallon stainless jug, you can't beat that.

Ummmm, shouldn't this be on the "Alcohol Free Gas" string? Or was I dyslexic, "Free Alcohol",,, Oh never mind.....

Thanks. cubscout

pitfield wrote:http://www.turtlepac.com/sportair.htm

I'd be grateful if anybody with knowledge of these collapsible jerry cans would post a brief review. I'm thinking of buying one. Thanks

When I have gone to Baja I have carried two empty 5 gallon plastic fuel jugs to take in the taxi to the local pemix. I hate the room they take up. the colapsable jerry cans have got my interest. What is the cost I wonder. Did they bother to put the prices on their web site. I could not find them.

Tim

cubscout wrote:Ummmm, shouldn't this be on the "Alcohol Free Gas" string? Or was I dyslexic, "Free Alcohol",,, Oh never mind.....

Thanks. cubscout

lol, when I got them they were already empty They work really well for fueling, stainless, not to heavy and the transfer pump sits on top really well with a 2 buck rubber connector.

There are times I wish they were collapsible though!

Everything I've ever heard about the Turtles has been favorable. Expensive, but worth it.

So they are just bladders?

Wally-World carries some collapsible 5 gal, jugs. Pretty cheap/light. I used to carry one just incase I got in a pinch. Figured if I got one use out of it was worth it when needed.
Have talked with a couple guys that have used them repeatedly with no issues.
Gary

I fly an S-7 so couldn't accomodate the larger barrels (which we ordinarily use for beer in Canada). These things are expensive, which is why I've been slow to reach a decision. The small one is about US 300+. I like the concept because I could safely secure it to my rear seat and have about an hour of additional reserve.

pitfield wrote: [...] The small one is about US 300+. I like the concept because I could safely secure it to my rear seat and have about an hour of additional reserve.

Are you referring to the 10.5 Gall. version?
Do you want to connect it to your plane's fuel system? Do you already have an idea of how to do that and how to get an approval?

Something like that would be great for flying in remote areas, if the tank could be easily connected or disconnected to the fuel system, depending on the task. I'm thinking of something like a T-valve in the fuel line and a quick connector for the connection to the tank. I'm wondering if this could be done legally, though.

Oliver

I wasn't thinking of attaching it to the fuel system. With an S-7 I can always find a place to stick it down safely, and with the smaller collapsible jerry can I could top up with another 60 minutes of range. A part of my motivation is because it would be great to be able to carry Shell premium mogas (no ethanol) and stay away from 100LL. It's not a big issue, but a 'nice-to-have'.

Oliver wrote:

pitfield wrote: [...] The small one is about US 300+. I like the concept because I could safely secure it to my rear seat and have about an hour of additional reserve.

Are you referring to the 10.5 Gall. version?
Do you want to connect it to your plane's fuel system? Do you already have an idea of how to do that and how to get an approval?

Something like that would be great for flying in remote areas, if the tank could be easily connected or disconnected to the fuel system, depending on the task. I'm thinking of something like a T-valve in the fuel line and a quick connector for the connection to the tank. I'm wondering if this could be done legally, though.

Oliver

For the S7-S it's an easy mod: I just teeded in below my header tank, and my 12 gallon custom made aluminum tank(could be a Turtle) is controlled from the pilot seat (aux fuel pump transfers the fuel up into the wing tanks and a valve shuts it off when I'm done. It takes about 20 minutes. The aux. tank disconnect seals on both ends when un done, plus the valve stops the flow. I can have the 12g tank out and in a loaner car in about 45 seconds. It's nice having the ability of 7 to 8 hr duration, especially when you want to burn Mogas.

courierguy wrote: [...] It's nice having the ability of 7 to 8 hr duration, especially when you want to burn Mogas.

That's what I thought. I would not want to fly 6 hours (plus one or two for reserve) without a break, but then again it might be good to be able to do so. Here in Europe most airfields are closed during weekdays, in the evening or at night only very few of the smaller aiports are open. And the larger airports mostly just provide 100ll, not to speak of the often very high landing fees of up to 100$.

I guess your S7 is registered as a experimental, so that you are quite free to do such modifications. Do you possible know if this would also be possible and legal for a standard certified aircraft? Where did you get the valves and connectors from?

The Turtle Pacs are expensive.

That being said....

They are still a great deal. If you have an accident with your wal-mart waterjug filled with fuel in the back seat you will probably wish you paid the extra money for the extremely durable turtlepac system.

If I ever do a long trip again I will buy one to take with me.

Tim

God mornin Tim

I am lucky enoug to be able to carry enough fuel for most of my flying, with planned fuel stops.

My application for the Walmart plastic jug was to carry it empty, with the idea that if I was somewhere and low on fuel, I would have a container available to transport fuel with if no others were available.

If I were using it frequently like the s7 guys, this would not be my answer to the solution.

Gary

Oliver wrote:

courierguy wrote: [...] It's nice having the ability of 7 to 8 hr duration, especially when you want to burn Mogas.

That's what I thought. I would not want to fly 6 hours (plus one or two for reserve) without a break, but then again it might be good to be able to do so. Here in Europe most airfields are closed during weekdays, in the evening or at night only very few of the smaller airports are open. And the larger airports mostly just provide 100ll, not to speak of the often very high landing fees of up to 100$.

I guess your S7 is registered as a experimental, so that you are quite free to do such modifications. Do you possible know if this would also be possible and legal for a standard certified aircraft? Where did you get the valves and connectors from?

You have me there Oliver, my system is a mix of motorcycle, aircraft, automotive parts and technology, along with some stuff I had laying around. The bane, and the beauty of being "experimental" in the states is it is TRUELY that. I have owned one certified plane (T-Craft) and felt stifled due to the restrictions, even though they have the best intentions and many benefits (insurable, standard parts availability, known performance parameters, known resale value etc.) I rarely fly legs longer then 4 hrs, ( and yes I do keep a Porta Jon under the seat) the extra range is mainly for being able to pick and choose my refueling options so be be more lead free (no av gas) and of course ethanol free. Having said that, a few times a year I love getting in every drop of fuel in I can, and flying until I am down to the minimum, and landing someplace where people are talking different accent wise, then from where I took off! That's going a ways out here, not so much in Europe I imagine.