Gun Cases/Roof Rack Storage

[Lindenwood]

Looks nice and compact. Are those traction boards just secured to the case-lid bolts with nuts?

Yes. The case walls are 3/16" thick and I used fender washers, so I don't expect any issues.

 

[Tundracamper]

Well, WaterPort Weekend 8 Gallon tank showed up. It is a beast, much more solid than the 3.8 Gallon Daytank looks and feels solid. Unfortunately, mounting brackets it comes with don‘t line up on my Yakima LockNLoad roof platform so having to modify it with some flat bar stock. However, I’ve added the Baja Design lights and started wiring and figuring out how to best run wires. Here is a quick picture of progress.

That looks awesome. I’m curious, do the traction boards mount on top of the RotoPax? I’ve been looking for a place to put a couple and hadn’t considered under traction boards.

 

[Viking1204]

Just last week I installed this long rifle case that I picked up during Black Friday at Harbor Freight - 9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case, Long, Black (harborfreight.com)

I drilled holes at each corner, then dropped 3" carriage bolts through, then used a Yakima accessory lock to lock it to my Yakima cross bars. The case has two holds, which you put your own padlocks on. Inside the case I put my recovery tracks and will be putting other recovery ropes, etc, in it.

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I'll be heading to Harbor Freight after work today to pick up the same case to put my traction boards and other recovery gear in.

 

[KS_Explorer]

Reviving an old thread here, but for a good reason.

How have the Apache cases held up living on top of everyone's rigs for the past two to four years?

 

[Commish1999]

Reviving an old thread here, but for a good reason.

How have the Apache cases held up living on top of everyone's rigs for the past two to four years?

My 9800s have been permanently mounted to my UpTopOverland roof rack for the last 2 years. They've remain totally dry and completely functional (NE Ohio).

The small stainless clips that cover the lock slots are showing a little corrosion but nothing serious.

Highly recommend, especially at the price point.

 

[KS_Explorer]

Reviving an old thread here, but for a good reason.

How have the Apache cases held up living on top of everyone's rigs for the past two to four years?

My 9800s have been permanently mounted to my UpTopOverland roof rack for the last 2 years. They've remain totally dry and completely functional (NE Ohio).

The small stainless clips that cover the lock slots are showing a little corrosion but nothing serious.

Highly recommend, especially at the price point.

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Good. What locks are those? Have they held up well?

 

[Sparksalot]

Mine still looks good after a year in the Texas sun. Like mentioned above, the chrome on the lock tabs is a bit crusty.

 

[Commish1999]

Good. What locks are those? Have they held up well?

They're basic locks from Amazon, but they act as a good deterrent. They've been on the boxes since the beginning and still work well.

FortLocks Padlock - 4 Digit Combination Lock for Gym Outdoor & School Locker, Fence, Case & Shed – Heavy Duty Resettable Set Your Own Combo – Waterproof & Weatherproof (4 Pack - Black) - Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071S7YQ21?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[KS_Explorer]

Mine still looks good after a year in the Texas sun. Like mentioned above, the chrome on the lock tabs is a bit crusty.

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Did you make a video about your setup, it looks very familiar?