You Paid $200 for a Yeti… So Why Is It Getting Flogged in Your Ute?
(And the One Gallon Bottle Holder That Stops It)
You paid $200 bucks for a Yeti because it’s meant to be tough. A few trips in the back of the ute later, and it looks absolutely flogged.
Scratches. Dents. Plastic chewed up from sliding around on steel.
It’s not because the bottle’s rubbish — it’s because ute trays destroy loose gear.
And one-gallon bottles cop it worse than most.
Why One Gallon Bottles Get Destroyed in Ute Trays
Ute trays are painted steel with ridges, seams and sharp edges. On corrugated roads, anything loose vibrates, rubs and slams into other gear.
Over time, this causes:
Worn-through bases
Cracked or split bottles
Leaks that soak the rest of your gear
Even premium bottles aren’t designed to survive constant movement in a ute tray.
Why Strapping Your Bottle Down Still Doesn’t Work
Most people try:
Ratchet straps
Bungee cords
Milk crates
The problem is, these still allow movement. Dust and grit get underneath, straps loosen, and bottles continue rubbing on steel.
If the bottle can move, it will get flogged.
The Gallon-Mate: A One Gallon Bottle Holder Built for Utes
The Gallon-Mate is a heavy-duty one gallon bottle holder for ute trays, designed to keep your bottle secure and protected.
It can be:
Bolted directly to your ute tray
Attached using a 40kg strength magnet
Attached using a high strength 85mm rubber suction cup
Tied down using existing anchor points
Once fitted, the bottle stays upright, doesn’t slide, and doesn’t rub on steel.
Why a Poly Bottle Holder Outlasts the Bottle
Made from tough polyethylene, the Gallon-Mate:
Absorbs vibration
Won’t rust or corrode
Won’t chew through bottles
Handles heat, dust and UV
It’s designed to last longer than the bottle itself — exactly how a holder should be.
Built for Work Utes, Farms and Touring Rigs
The Gallon-Mate is ideal for:
Work and trade utes
Farm and station vehicles
Touring and camping setups
Remote and regional work
Anywhere water matters, a proper ute bottle holder is essential.
A Bottle Holder Finally Built to Outlast the Bottle
You paid good money for your bottle. Don’t let your ute tray destroy it.
Secure your one-gallon bottle properly with the Gallon-Mate from Outback Poly Products.