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Roof Boxes anyone?
- Thread starter WPOtter
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Pathfinder III
Look at harbor freight, Plano.
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WPOtter
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Enthusiast III
I’ve seen that one. So it’s not a bad buy then?
Pathfinder III
Many people have them and gets the job done. What are you planning to carry and how do you plan to mount it?
Mschnitger
Rank II
Traveler III
Craigslist or FB Market Place, bought a Packasport for about 1/3 the price new.
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Off-Road Ranger I
We use used Pelicans for the breakable stuff, and these. Great prices for either. I drill holes and bolt everything down to the rack. Been using these ammo boxes for years now, water tight dust tight, and they are just as good now as when they were brand new.
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FishinCrzy
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Advocate I
I bought some of these about a year ago. Like everything else prices have increased for some of it. The mounting plate bolted right to my roof rack. And I can reach out my RTT window to grab a light or a fan out of it. Mostly used for recovery strap, and tools that not using everyday. Easy to get to if you need it but not something you want to be moving out of the way all the time. Convenient but not particularly cheap.
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Advocate I
I like the Pelican Vault cases. They’re lighter than the normal ones and hold a ton. Easy to strap down and configure in different ways. Tops doesn’t stay open and sometimes a pain to close if you let it go or don’t have a cable/thread hold open system.
I bought two ROAMS thinking they’d be great up top and they weren’t. They were a lot deeper and once filled became too heavy for my liking. So now they go in the cab or bed. They do hold a ton.
Safe travels!
I bought two ROAMS thinking they’d be great up top and they weren’t. They were a lot deeper and once filled became too heavy for my liking. So now they go in the cab or bed. They do hold a ton.
Safe travels!
astroflashjones
Rank V
Advocate I
I bolted some Frontrunner crates to the rack. They dont lock but hey, if someone wants to steal dirty diapers and stinky socks be my guest.
rsweet
Rank V
Member III
rsweet
Rank V
Member III
Think they are the most bang for your buck. I have read that the Plano boxes are not as stiff and can leak. Buy once, cry once. Waiting for my roof rack for my Tundra and then I will post pics :-)
Member III
Harbor Freight also has the Apache cases that are supposed to compare to Pelican at a fraction of the price, they say they are weather proof. The aren't as deep as the Roam cases, I just have to figure out if my Hi-Lift Jack and traction boards will fit in one.
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WPOtter
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GBGCR4x4
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Advocate I
I've been keeping two Front Runner Wolf Packs over my roof all year, I use the cargo chocks and stratchits to keep them in place. They receive, sun, heat, rain, and nOTHING has ever leaked or happened to them. They are great, and incredibly well priced.
I also have an Alu-Box, not on my roof, but it's been very good. Only problem is it can over heat and the aluminum can get so, so hot that grabbing it later can be a bit of a problem, but boy can that box take a beating. It's fallen down many times and just a few dents and keeps going strong. love them!
I also have an Alu-Box, not on my roof, but it's been very good. Only problem is it can over heat and the aluminum can get so, so hot that grabbing it later can be a bit of a problem, but boy can that box take a beating. It's fallen down many times and just a few dents and keeps going strong. love them!
Advocate III
I can’t find any roof boxes that fit my needs or in my price range.
What all do you guys put in your roof box?
I am wanting a water/air tight box to hold my Gazelle T4 Plus, sleeping bag, air mattress,Mr Buddy Heater, fishing gear, and a couple of camp chairs. The T4 Plus packed up is 63” long and 11” square. So I’m wanting a minimum of 70” long to accommodate miscellaneous small items. And a width of 60” would allow me to carry a table as well (but not necessarily).
What all do you guys put in your roof box?
I am wanting a water/air tight box to hold my Gazelle T4 Plus, sleeping bag, air mattress,Mr Buddy Heater, fishing gear, and a couple of camp chairs. The T4 Plus packed up is 63” long and 11” square. So I’m wanting a minimum of 70” long to accommodate miscellaneous small items. And a width of 60” would allow me to carry a table as well (but not necessarily).
Advocate III
I would be happy with a 65”x12”x12” case for under $200… the tent is the priority… I can keep the other stuff inside if need be.
Steward I
Good luck at that price. A length of 16" PVC pipe would cost more than that.
WPOtter
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Got this for surf rods and all. Sits on a rack atop the bed of the F150. Sticks off the end past the number maybe 5 inches.
