Auger Transport Position

[Riich]

I'm about to make an auger carrier on my ATV to carry my Jiffy STX Pro.

Does anybody know if there are any preferences as to certain positions to carry or not carry a carbureted engine?

I see tons of pictures of augers resting on the ice on one handle, with the gas cap facing upwards. My plan is to mount my auger laying on both handles, so the powerhead lays lower and more level with the auger assembly. I want to support both the powerhead and auger assembly.

Are these gas caps designed to not leak when the vent is closed and the cap snugged down?

I don't know jack about carbs either, so will the float be alright jiggling around in any position?

Thanks for any advice, I just want to make sure my auger is ready to run when I need it!

[Eric Wettschreck]

I always transport and lay down my auger with the gas cap pointed up. The reason I do this is because, no matter how many times I replace it, the little O-ring in the vent screw always leaks. Carb up, carb down, carb sideways....the float is going to be subjected to the same bouncing around. I don't think it matters which position you mount it as long as both the auger shaft and powerhead are supported.

Idea for you.....I installed these grip type thingys from Kolpin. Bought em at Menards for like 10 bucks, took all of 2 minutes to install, and they work great. Normally, I build everything I have but for a couple bucks and a couple minutes it was just too easy to buy them. THey double as a gun holder, also.

[Riich]

I have seen the grips. They look fine, but how do they support the powerhead? It looks like you would need more than two grips to get it done right.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Actually I was surprised how well they do. Lay the auger with either the grip on the auger shaft right below the powerhead or, like I do, spin the auger so the grip is holding the auger handle.

Works great.

[PTocko]

Pics please!!

[Eric Wettschreck]

I'm not the best pic taker but here's my wheeler with the Kolpin clamps on the front rack.

[PiKeGuY101]

Always fuel cap up!

[g_anoka]

Do those clamps keep the power head from spinning while you are driving across the lake. Otherwise that looks better then the system provided by a different mfg. for carrying an auger.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Yes they do. They grip pretty tightly. Like I said earlier, I was pleasantly surprised at how well they work. I initally bought them just to hold my shotgun while motoring out to the duck blind. Then one day I thought aboot setting my auger in them and see how they work. I can't say how well they will work for different brands of augers but they work pretty darn well for holding my Strikemaster. I'm guessing if a different brand doesn't fit just right at the powerhead a guy could bungee the handle to the rack to stop spinning.

Don't want to sound like a commercial for Kolpin but I'm glad I checked them out.

[Ed Carlson]

The Kolpin Rhino grips are very versatile, and the added height is good for clearance from the sled or ATV.

Another very good system is the Mad Dog ice auger system. I like the double handlebar mounts on the Mad Dog so they head unit does not get any bouncing or undue abuse in route. A very secure system, they run about $49.

[Riich]

So you don't necessarily mean the gas cap points up, just that the gas tank is on top? That is exactly how my Jiffy will be when laying on both handles.

[g_anoka]

Thanks boilerguy for the answer. Now I will have to see if they will work on a Jiffy. Here is hoping.