10 Gallon IMS Tank?

[Zero_Alligator]

Hi Everybody!

I emailed TankVest yesterday about this and haven't heard back yet (not a complaint) but I figured in the meantime I'd also post my question here. Has anyone ran the TankVest on the new 10 Gallon IMS gas tank? It looks as though the TankVest for the Gen 2's (2008+) might work for the IMS, but I want to be sure before ordering. Thanks in advance to anyone who can shed some light on this.

Oh yes, here are some pictures of the IMS tank for those who have yet to see one in the wild:

And here is the Gen 2 TankVest I am thinking might fit the tank:

-Mark

[Mike at TankVest]

It won't fit. We're trying to locate a tank that we can pattern for the 10 gallon. The demand for this application has been quite surprising.

Basically, we need one of the tanks for about a week, maybe two depending on how the body lines work for the vest. I called IMS this morning to inquire about a loan of a tank for this. I'm expecting a call from management there tomorrow. I'll keep you guys updated on this.

Thanks and sorry for the delay in response.

Mike

Correction, that might fit. I just found the dimensions online. It's real close. Let me talk to IMS tomorrow and I'll let you know.

[Zero_Alligator]

Originally Posted by Mike at TankVest

It won't fit. We're trying to locate a tank that we can pattern for the 10 gallon. The demand for this application has been quite surprising.

Basically, we need one of the tanks for about a week, maybe two depending on how the body lines work for the vest. I called IMS this morning to inquire about a loan of a tank for this. I'm expecting a call from management there tomorrow. I'll keep you guys updated on this.

Thanks and sorry for the delay in response.

Mike

Correction, that might fit. I just found the dimensions online. It's real close. Let me talk to IMS tomorrow and I'll let you know.

Mike,

Thanks for the quick response. If you don't get anywhere with IMS I have yet to install or fill my tank with anything and might be willing to send it out to you. Let me know please.

-Mark

[Mike at TankVest]

Hey Mark,

Give me a call tomorrow. Let's see if we can make something happen. We can be reached at 304 433 7702. If I don't answer, leave a message and I'll call you right back.

Thanks!

Mike

[Zero_Alligator]

Originally Posted by Mike at TankVest

Hey Mark,

Give me a call tomorrow. Let's see if we can make something happen. We can be reached at 304 433 7702. If I don't answer, leave a message and I'll call you right back.

Thanks!

Mike

Sounds good Mike, will do.

-Mark

[Mike at TankVest]

I spoke to the wonderful folks at IMS and they are sending out a tank for us to pattern. We'll have the 10 gallon IMS tank patterned very soon.

My thanks to IMS for helping us out. They are great people with a great product.







Mike

[Zero_Alligator]

Fantastic! I'm looking forward to getting a black one on my tank, and will post a full review once I've run it through its paces. Add me to the pre-order list please!


-Mark

[Mike at TankVest]

Send me an email at sales@tankvest.com with your contact info and the application and color you want. I'll make sure you get one asap.

Mike

[dusty308]

HI guys,

I have the IMS 10 gal tank and my USMC MARPAT Tank Vest fits just nicely!!! Well honestly it was a bit snug but it works perfectly. By the way thank you for making the MARPAT for me!!!

[Mike at TankVest]

Originally Posted by dusty308

HI guys,

I have the IMS 10 gal tank and my USMC MARPAT Tank Vest fits just nicely!!! Well honestly it was a bit snug but it works perfectly. By the way thank you for making the MARPAT for me!!!

You're more than welcome and THANK YOU!!! We thought the 10 gallon was just slightly too big. Can you post up some more pics for us? We'd love to see them.

The application for the 1987 to 2007 will have to have different strap mounting I think.

Thanks again! That is awesome!

Mike

[Zero_Alligator]

Originally Posted by dusty308

HI guys,

I have the IMS 10 gal tank and my USMC MARPAT Tank Vest fits just nicely!!! Well honestly it was a bit snug but it works perfectly. By the way thank you for making the MARPAT for me!!!

Sweet! Is your vest for a generation 2 KLR (2008+)?

-Mark

[dusty308]

Originally Posted by Zero_Alligator

Sweet! Is your vest for a generation 2 KLR (2008+)?

-Mark

Yes this is a 2008 KLR with the new 10 gal IMS tank

[dusty308]

Here are some additional pics:

the strap (highlighted in yellow) was very very tight to get on a bit more material would help a lot. Other than that a great fit.

Originally Posted by Mike at TankVest

You're more than welcome and THANK YOU!!! We thought the 10 gallon was just slightly too big. Can you post up some more pics for us? We'd love to see them.

The application for the 1987 to 2007 will have to have different strap mounting I think.

Thanks again! That is awesome!

Mike

[dusty308]

I'd love to see a tank vest this size!

[Zero_Alligator]

Originally Posted by dusty308

I'd love to see a tank vest this size!

Your MSPaint skills are second to none, I salute you sir! Hehe but seriously, thanks for posting the images, very cool. I'll wait to see what Mike says and decides to do before I order anything up.

-Mark

[Mike at TankVest]

Okay, you guys want more cover on that tank huh?

I'll see what we can do for it. Give me a few days to see how the strapping will have to work on it and we'll see if we can make it happen.

Mike

[Mike at TankVest]

Dusty, I've changed the specs on that model tank Vest to add another inch of strap for that.

Thanks!

Mike

[dusty308]

lol I've been working on a MA in MSPaint lolol

Glad I could help with the strap!

I'm looking forward to see if you guys can come up with a larger one an improvement on an already great product.

I forgot to add that this strap also could use a bit more too:

[Mike at TankVest]

How tight is it? Would an inch of strap added do it?

Mike

[dusty308]

Originally Posted by Mike at TankVest

How tight is it? Would an inch of strap added do it?

Mike

yes one inch would do the job nicely