Plano 1819 on sale

[waexplorer]

I bought two green ones at local Walmarts that have lids that come off (no hinge) and you can stand on them, they have the lip all the way around $27. I was looking for two more but the Walmart I was at didn't have the one I already bought. They had different ones that were camo with a hinged lid for $21. The lids didn't have the lip to keep out dust/water. And they were much weaker, can't stand on the lid. I bought two anyway but don't like them as much as the stronger ones.

 

[murps]

Those look nice!! I can't find any of them here in the Orlando Florida area. Do you guys have a specific site you all get them from?

Not sure if anyone got back to you but here is the link: http://www.academy.com/shop/browse/SearchDisplay?searchTerm=plano and scroll down a bit.

 

[murps]

Well well well....new color options from Academy

 

[Jose]

Not sure if anyone got back to you but here is the link: http://www.academy.com/shop/browse/SearchDisplay?searchTerm=plano and scroll down a bit.

Thanks dmurph! I just placed and order for 3 of the black ones and one of the red ones to put the recover gear in it along with some other stuff.

 

[NorthStar96]

I wish I could order a coupe of orange ones from Academy, but they are not available online presently. although a red one might be a viable alternative...

 

[Jose]

I wish I could order a coupe of orange ones from Academy, but they are out of stock, presently. although the red one might be a viable alternative...

Yea that would have been a option also on the orange. But as fast as these Plano boxes go I jumped all over what I can get. Lol. If and when the orange one comes out I'll probably get one as well.

 

[Toyotadirtdevil]

Just paint one with the orange plastic paint. That's what I'm thinking about.

 

[Jose]

Just paint one with the orange plastic paint. That's what I'm thinking about.

You mean that new KRYLON plastic paint that they came out with. I've never used it before do you think it holds up well? They got one that's called Gloss Pumpkin Safety Orange.

 

[Toyotadirtdevil]

Yes. I've used it for the outdoor plastic chairs. It's faded over time with being in the sun but it hasn't become chalky.

 

[Jose]

Ok sweet good to know. They even have a primer for the plastic that has the same color in. Gloss Pumpkin Orange. I'm pretty sure using both the primer and paint will probably hold up and last longer.

 

[O.Dfj]

Got home today and both my planos were waiting for me. Now i just need and excuse to strap them on the top of the fjc.

 

[EOD Tam]

Wow that orange is a nice one! They had red and purple on there since I last checked.

 

[stoney126]

Just got one in today. Gotta say I'm pretty pleased for 21 bucks. Time to start packing and setting them on the roof rack. Now how to best strap them down?

 

[EOD Tam]

Just got one in today. Gotta say I'm pretty pleased for 21 bucks. Time to start packing and setting them on the roof rack. Now how to best strap them down?

What kind of rack are you running? Does it have a lip? I would strap them across over the top from left to right and front of rig to back.

 

[stoney126]

I got a garvin wilderness rack

 

[EOD Tam]

I got a garvin wilderness rack

Yea I would strap them the way I suggested but I'm sure someone with that rack may have a better idea if they want to chime in.

 

[VCeXpedition]

I tie my two down with this. I made it out of 1" nylon webbing and two different type of buckles.



I have an old-school conn-ferr rack and it keeps it really solid.


It's simple, secure and best of all... quick!

 

[Toyotadirtdevil]

Mine arrived today. I was thinking they were going to be olive drab but they are more green than olive.
I'm always looking for ways to build stuff on the cheap and have found a way of building a roof rack.
If you have ever been to Costco or Sam's Club and seen the pallet racking with the mesh shelves. They come in a few different sizes and I have found the shelves for $16 a piece. Now granted the bends at the end are the wrong direction but the crossbars make it super strong but gives unlimited access to tie down points.
I haven't found the basket yet but I'm searching for it.
For me these will work because I am using a lumber rack as my base of overland build.

 

[Jose]

Thanks guys for the info on the 1819 Plano storage boxes. I just ordered 3 of the black boxes. Not a bad price either for $26.99

 

[Jose]

Sweet!!! I had the Plano 1819s waiting for me at the front door. Now to get into the habit of organizing the boxes, and put what goes where off the check list that Michael posted up a while ago and tweak it some for a family of four here and there. Lol