Date:         Fri, 5 Sep 2008 18:53:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
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From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Product Report: 4 gal water container
Comments: To: Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
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Hi Larry and everyone,

I can't comment on the model you purchased, but i've had very good
luck with this Reliance product:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80837

Mine doesn't leak and they're pretty common around here (why do I
think they're made here in Winnipeg?)  Hmm the Reliance head office
is here but not sure where they're made.

That being said they list for $11.99 so I guess you get what you pay
for but my family has had 3 or 4 and never had any issues.

Good luck!
Jeff


On 4-Sep-08, at 9:54 AM, Larry Chase wrote:

> Volks,
>
> Camping Product Report: Reliance Aqua-Clear 4 Gallon Water Container
>
> http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80873
>
> Rating 1 star out of a possible 5
> Pros: Nice size and like the translucent blue color so you can see
> water level.
> Cons: Lid .... Leaks, leaks, Leaks
> Bottom Line: Not Recommended
>
> Comments:
>
> We have been thru 3 of these trying to find 2 that didn't leak.
>
> Purchased 1st one from REI.
>
> Received ... tested ... lid leaked around gasket.
>
> Emailed REI customer service ... got a reply within 30 minutes
> (amazing). They shipped a replacement item same day and
> put a note in my account that I had 30 days to return defective item.
> Replacement arrived in 2 days.
>
> Replacement product was fine .... returned leaker with prepaid postage
> sticker from REI.
>
> Needed a 2nd water container and assumed the problem with the first
> was  a fluke.
>
> Went to order from REI, but the same product was no longer available.
>
> Hummm ... should have been a warning.
>
> Found the same item at Campmor (love that store too) and ordered.
>
> Arrived, tested ... leaks much like the 1st item.
>
> Upon further inspection there seems to be a defect in the lid gasket.
>
> In the process of retuning the Campmor order .... hope their customer
> service is half as good as REI.
>
> BTW .... we have a REI store opening in Santa Fe on 9/12 ... very
> excited.
>
> Damn I gotta get a life
>
> larry
> roadhaus.com