Trasharoo Question

[cchoc]

I take mine off when not in use, mainly to keep someone else from taking it off and making it their own. I use a plastic bag inside mine; right now just the black 30 gal ones but I'll probably get some heavier Home Depot ones.

[Ramjet]

I have the same truck as you, what was the damage to your wheel? I've been hauling my PETT toilet and trash bag in mine haven't seen any damage yet.

I have the Black TRD Rims and it rubbed the rim on one section all the way to the metal. Also, it was only a four day trip with two days on trails.

Also, if you need an idea on how to clean it, just throw it in the washing machine inside out and it cleans it just fine.

[1911]

The vendor I bought mine from talked me out of a black one because he said they fade so bad. Mine is only on for a trip. I use 30-gal. trash bags as liners.

[lowenbrau]

Forgot to mention... You can use it for a bug out bag and carry absolutely everything you have the strength to carry in it.

[adventureduo]

Good morning everyone. All the above comments and answers are spot on.

Yes, you can leave it on full time. But also as they gain popularity there's a chance someone might nab it. We're working on a cable lock system for upcoming production runs, early 2012.

Also, the fading issue is a common problem and i won't lie. They do fade within 6 months (black) because the sun is so brutal. We are working to "Up" our UV protection even further.. but they'll never be fully protected. Even my Hi-Lift cover has faded to purple. It's just part of the game. I will say that the green and the tan do a little better with this.

We usually toss a 30 gal liner in the 'Roo so that upon returning home or to a major city inbetween remote areas you can yank it out and toss it in a dumpster. Ease of dumping.

We don't market the flap as being 'waterproof' , maybe 'water resistant" .. but that being said, we've never had a soaking wet internal from being out in the road/back country in the rain or snow.

If you spray it with Scotch Guard, let us know how that goes.. as we haven't tried that. It may prevent fading.. or it may make the bag become brittle in the sun.

Ramjet, i apologize if your bag rubbed through the coating on your wheel. This would the first example i've heard of this happening. Are those wheels Teflon coated? Was the bag properly tightened? Here's a video clip of making sure it's properly tightened.. http://www.youtube.com/user/Trasharoo

Hope this helps and if you have any other questions you can give us a call directly at 714-854-7292 or email us a info@trasharoo.com

Dave Druck

[Ramjet]

Ramjet, i apologize if your bag rubbed through the coating on your wheel. This would the first example i've heard of this happening. Are those wheels Teflon coated? Was the bag properly tightened? Here's a video clip of making sure it's properly tightened.. http://www.youtube.com/user/Trasharoo

Hope this helps and if you have any other questions you can give us a call directly at 714-854-7292 or email us a info@trasharoo.com

Dave Druck

It was properly tightened. I also had to tighten it up several times from the trail runs. Nothing harsh, just driving up the mountain and back down on tight switchbacks. Like I said before, I will continue to use it. Trail damage, no matter where it happens, is part of what we do. I now know that I need to protect it somehow in the future. The stove did rub a few holes in my Roo as well, but nothing the sewing machine won't fix with a quick patch.

Also, I have continually kept my Olive Roo on for several months, and it has yet to fade.

I would like to offer an upgrade idea. After opening the flap you should have a buckle at the top of the opening to prevent severe sagging. This occurred often as I was on my trip last week. It sagged so much that it actually pulled it loose. That's why I had to tighten it so much. If there was a buckle at the top of the opening it would help prevent this from happening. Thank you for making such a great product, and I will continue to purchase and use my Roo everyday.

Cheers

[Ramjet]

Dave,

I just sent you a few pics to info@trasharoo.com.

Cheers,

Jason R

[adventureduo]

Jason, received the photos.. thank you for that. We'll talk back channel.

As far as the sagging goes, we are working on a horizontal bone strap linking the two x-straps together.

[Ramjet]

Jason, received the photos.. thank you for that. We'll talk back channel.

As far as the sagging goes, we are working on a horizontal bone strap linking the two x-straps together.

Wow! Thanks, Dave for taking care of me and the issue I had and also sending me out a new Roo for the one that was damaged on my trip. Now that is customer service at it's finest.

[STREGA]

I have the Black TRD Rims and it rubbed the rim on one section all the way to the metal. Also, it was only a four day trip with two days on trails.

Also, if you need an idea on how to clean it, just throw it in the washing machine inside out and it cleans it just fine.

Thanks Ramjet, I was wondering if the trasharoo would rub on the wheel since the spokes are fairly outboard on the TRD wheel, but like you said if you use your stuff its going to get scratched/dented sooner or later. Even though the PETT toilet is plastic I have a canvas bag I carry it in and hopefully that will help prevent damage to wheel or Trasharoo. Sounds like Trasharoo customer service is awesome, I'am looking at getting a couple bags that they are making for the So-Cal teardrop trailer when I pick it up next month.