Roof rack storage ideas...let's see them!

[Dunnage Garage]

I just bought and installed my craigslist Kargo Master roof rack. I'm not sure what to put up there now. My custom back bumper holds my HiLift, and spair tire. I guess I could put a shovel and axe...LED lights too. What are the rest of you overlanders putting up there? And how are you securing it? Let's see those picures!

 

[m_lars]

I use Plano sportsman tubs modified with weatherstripping to seal them. Two 108 quarts fit right now as my full size spare has to reside on the roof until I build a swing out for it. They hold 2 tents, 5 sleeping bags, 5 sleeping pads and 5 Alite style camp chairs. I just use ratchet straps to tie them down.

 

[Campndad]

I use pelican and alu boxes

 

[SVgarage]

Planning on getting a cargo rack soon to hang an awning on and carry traction boards.

 

[Dunnage Garage]

I found an ammo storage box today. It has a gasket and fit nicely. I'll use this for recovery gear and probably get a second one to make it symmetric.

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

Old pictures but I’m a big fan of getting creative with Fourtreks mounts to use more of the basket than they intended. It’s also no secret that I used CAD to get the most out of my extended Yakima.

 

[Dunnage Garage]

Love the organization...

 

[systemdelete]

Left box contains, gloves, my recovery pulleys, soft shackles, jumper cables, fuel syphon hose, chair, table, a clean change of clothes.


Right box contains my tree strap, bubba rope, a blanket, pillow, two towels, and my tire repair/air compressor bag.


All my daily roof accessories are very carefully chosen so I don’t get too tall to fit in my parking garage at work. Taller things like large pelicans, Jerry cans, and rooftop tents get mounted just before trips and removed upon my return.

 

[Dunnage Garage]

I looked at one similar to the middle box today. I just wasn't sure how I would like it and at $100.00. I decided against it...at least for today.

 

[Nomadik Nova]

I found an ammo storage box today. It has a gasket and fit nicely. I'll use this for recovery gear and probably get a second one to make it symmetric.

Those are MTM boxes right? How do you like them?

 

[Nomadik Nova]

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Left box contains, gloves, my recovery pulleys, soft shackles, jumper cables, fuel syphon hose, chair, table, a clean change of clothes.

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Right box contains my tree strap, bubba rope, a blanket, pillow, two towels, and my tire repair/air compressor bag.

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All my daily roof accessories are very carefully chosen so I don’t get too tall to fit in my parking garage at work. Taller things like large pelicans, Jerry cans, and rooftop tents get mounted just before trips and removed upon my return.

Are those Pelican cases?

 

[systemdelete]

Are those Pelican cases?

They are Plano "all weather tactical cases"

Amazon links to both below-

The 42" one (left)- http://a.co/d/gvSIf9b

The 36" one (right)- http://a.co/d/hQFy95k

Amazon ran a daily deal on them last winter and I got both for just under $110 shipped to my door. Cheapest I could find weather resistant cases that were under 6 inches in overall height. :)

 

[Dunnage Garage]

Those are MTM boxes right? How do you like them?

Yes they are MTM. I did add a piece of aluminum to cover the bottom of the box. I like the look and size. We will see how they hold up once I get the rack on the jeep again

 

[Nomadik Nova]

They are Plano "all weather tactical cases"

Amazon links to both below-

The 42" one (left)- http://a.co/d/gvSIf9b

The 36" one (right)- http://a.co/d/hQFy95k

Amazon ran a daily deal on them last winter and I got both for just under $110 shipped to my door. Cheapest I could find weather resistant cases that were under 6 inches in overall height. :)

Both for $110 shipped is a deal. I'll be keeping my eye out on Amazon for that. :)

 

[Smileyshaun]

blue tarps and duct tape , keep it classy

 

[Texasjku]

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Left box contains, gloves, my recovery pulleys, soft shackles, jumper cables, fuel syphon hose, chair, table, a clean change of clothes.

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Right box contains my tree strap, bubba rope, a blanket, pillow, two towels, and my tire repair/air compressor bag.

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All my daily roof accessories are very carefully chosen so I don’t get too tall to fit in my parking garage at work. Taller things like large pelicans, Jerry cans, and rooftop tents get mounted just before trips and removed upon my return.

Sdelete- How are the storage boxes mounted? I have a new pioneer platform I just got.

 

[systemdelete]

Sdelete- How are the storage boxes mounted? I have a new pioneer platform I just got.

Four carriage bolts per case, nuts, and washers with a dab of silicone. (the right size bolt's square shoulder will work in the track so long as you don't over torque them.) Width between them is determined by measuring the rack's outside 2 slots X=rack slots for mounting along the edges, Y= spaced to catch two of the middle slots if I want to turn the cases 90 degrees at some point.


Long term plan is to swap the hardware to stainless hammer T nuts/studs, so I don't have to slide the cases to the end of the tracks to move them, I just have to find the right sizes and a vendor willing to sell me less than 1000 of each lol.

 

[cody_roberts]

I've got a shovel , axe and my RTT. When on trips , a 5 gal gas can and 16 gallon water tank go up top. For storage I use the Costco utility containers. Have been very durable and very affordable. On my xj rack , I had everything!

 

[Steve]

Prinsu Design full-length rack with ARB 2500 awning, RoadShower 4, Front Runner Jerry Can Mount, and Gobi ladder Not shown is the GMRS antenna mount.. Half of the space is covered with FarmTek chicken coop flooring. I also mount the 100W Renogy rigid solar panel up there as needed.

 

[Correus]

I've got a shovel , axe and my RTT. When on trips , a 5 gal gas can and 16 gallon water tank go up top. For storage I use the Costco utility containers. Have been very durable and very affordable. On my xj rack , I had everything! View attachment 68281View attachment 68282View attachment 68283View attachment 68284

What type/brand is your RTT?