Hard-sided Storage Containers for Roof Rack

[DAIZEE]

I have a soft roof top bag that I've used for years and years on the roof of my cars, I'm going to try to make it smaller. They are GREAT. I'll put things up there that I don't need except for setting up a camp.
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[Corwyn]

When I was last in La Paz (Baja), I watched some locals making a small fiberglass panga (fishing boat), using another hull as the mold. I'm going to find out if they can mold a top and botom, using my roof cargo as a mold . . . a business in the making! Maybe it can be designed to overcome the front end drag.
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[Timwhy]

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[syncrodoka]

Isn't that a Bagawest fiberglass thing in the storage area?

[1621]

[Timwhy]

[syncrodoka]

[tschroeder0]

I have a bagawest on my van currently, had it shipped to the yukon from Canada when I was in AK, they do look a bit funky, but a lot less when you have a roof rack/rocket box too (it all kind of evens out).

I really like it, I can put all of my camp sleeping gear in there and my insulation for the canvas, it helps to clean up the inside.

[DAIZEE]

That Westy from Quebec, there is more info in one of the old threads, I think it had two doors on it tho. That would work on a Country Home or Riviera also.

I have a complete roof top bag (a very good one) but I just found another one at such a special price, well I had to buy it. Much smaller so more suitable.
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84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

[Timwhy]

[DAIZEE]

no I see that on this one , I'm saying I saw another picture posted and I thought I remembered 2 doors. None the less I like it but bag will have to do for me.
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84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

[davevickery]

Here is a pic of my new storage box. It is an SKB and this model (I-series) came out a few years ago to compete with Pelican case in the 42" x 14" size. It is made from sturdy molded plastic with waterproof seals, wheels, nice hinges and handles. The outside dimensions are nearly perfect for the vanagon westy luggage area, 45" x 17 x 6". It isn't huge, but it holds all the extra parts, tools, jack, and stuff you should have but don't need to get at very often. Cost was only $139 on Amazon with free shipping (compared to 200+ for a Pelican). To secure it, I bent a metal bar and drilled a hole through it for the lock. The full model # is 3I-4214-5B-E but you can also google SKB 4214 and find it.

[kamzcab86]

That's pretty slick!
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[MsTaboo]

Nice!

Bit cheaper than these and looks the same.
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3984&category_id=325&category_parent_id=
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[Mundopacheco]

Hey David, it looks like the tie down that you have your 'lock bar' secured to could easily be unscrewed......or have you taken precautions?
Miguel

[SyncroGhia]

I like the three boxes idea.

We have a Westfalia awning with OE Westfalia bag and straps etc which sits up there and unfortnately takes up all the space available. There is enough room in the bag for an extra ground sheet etc though.

I've found that I have to strap it down very tightly despite it being very full, otherwise it creates a wind disturbance and the CB aerial does circles and clouts the roof

MG
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[amishman]

Here is a new option I have not seen anyone do.

I was liking the Pelican Rifle Case option that GoWesty had. About the same size Plano makes a gun rack just like the Pelican that could work. Problem withe these though is they are only 5.5" tall. Therefore you are fairly limited on what you can stick in them.

Therefore comes what I decided to buy. A OEM Yamaha Cargo Box that they make for their ATVs. About 37" long, 16" deep and about 11" tall. So twice the height as the Pelican and Plano rifle cases and just a tad shorter at 37" instead of the 42". I will take the extra height.

I figure this style will hold charcoal, dutch oven, fishing gear, wet waders, etc....

Be creative with the cup holders. I was thinking I could make a cup attachment with an adjustable swing out arm for a lantern or spotlight. Options are endless.

Since this was made for an ATV the bottom is not level. Nothing a couple small stick on rubber feet could not level off.

TJ

Here is what it looks like in the cargo roof rack on my Syncro.

Here is what it looks like not on a vehicle.

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