Hey Morning all,
After fire season we got hit with a heavy dose of life and therefore can’t commit to building these bags for a while. I didn’t want to lead anyone on so there it is. Ideally things will settle down this spring at I can go at it. Thank you for all of the support, drawing, dimensions and anything else I missed. Your efforts are not in vain.
Keep those wheels rolling, I’ll keep you posted.
-Tim
Ahhhh, man! Disappointed. I was hoping to get these over winter. Oh well… Best of luck to you, Tim.
Peace.
Sorry to hear about the frame bags being delayed. I was looking forward to what a custom design could do.
I went ahead and used bike frame bags. I have a V1 gfc on a 3rd gen Tacoma short bed.
The following bags in size 2 fit up front perfectly:
https://www.rei.com/product/138653/salsa-exp-series-ht-frame-pack
The following bags in size XL fit good enough in the side rear triangle:
https://www.rei.com/product/125479/revelate-designs-ranger-bike-frame-bag
I am sure other stores carry the same bags if rei isn’t your thing.
I used super strong magnets in the top velcro straps of the bag to attach to the gfc frame. The diagonal was attached using the bag straps to the gfc. The vertical on the front bags was done with magnets in the bag straps as well. For the bags that go on the gfc sides, no vertical attachment was used. Bags are stable and don’t come loose.
Depending on what side of the gfc you mount the bags to, you will need to cut the interior divider out of the frame bag. The main pocket is meant to only be accessed from the “right” side of the bicycle.
Me too! I ordered the VRNCLR bags for the front triangles and the front side triangles. Not cheap. I hate the price, but the bags look to be really good quality. I really needed them over this winter, so I pulled the trigger. I’m glad to support small businesses, and I’m excited to get the bags.
Peace.
I’m interested. I have a V1 GFC for Ram 1500 short bed.
Hey Tim,
Are you still making frame bags? I would be interested in a bag or two for my first gen tacoma V2 if you planning on making more!
Thanks in advance,
Dan
Hey Tim,
Interested in the product. GFC XL on a Ram 2500. I’d like to talk with you when you have the time. I’m an exArmy guy…
Roger
I have checked his website domain whiteriverusa.com a few times over the past year and I don’t see any progress there. It looks like he started to set it up with Shopify but never got to finishing it. I would love to see a more affordable price point than VRNCLR.
I held off on these bags for a long time, but like I said above, I eventually pulled the trigger on the VRNCLR bags. I really like them. The quality is top notch. The price is what it is. The utility of the bags makes me not regret my purchase. For me, the VRNCLR bags were a buy once, cry once situation. I feel like they will last and perform exactly as designed for a good long time. I use them for clothes and toiletries. They free up a significant amount of truck bed space and are easily removed to bring upstairs into the tent when needed. That’s my 2 cents…
Peace.
I agree with you on these bags utility and quality. Easily removed though, mine are bolted in at the top so its not coming off anytime soon. But theyre so damn handy at organizing the small stuff that would normally clutter your bed or back seat. I love my set, i have all 4 corners and they’re used daily.
It really depends on your load out right? I have one triangle dedicated to air tools, its the rear right since it is above my compressor, the front right is holding surf straps and a folding mat, bio soap and wipes plus shower connections for my water port. Front left holds dried food and my rear left holds plates, bowls and silverware, plus fire stuff. I have the molle panel too, but with a gun rack, fire extinguisher, and molle bags holding recovery gear i ran out of room in the triangles and its a great place to have more storage.
I’m wondering if there is another option for these storage bags, that doesn’t cost almost 400.00 for one. That’s a little wild to me. I appreciate quality US manufacturing, but within reason. I had some amazing bags for my Jeep roll bar, that had amazing quality and construction. They were also water resistant. I appreciate multiple options in todays market.
Over here in New Castle, have these bags gotten anywhere in development? Maybe Hill People Gear could lend some insight into manufacturing?
It would be great to see some alternatives.