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pinetreeporsche Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2009 Posts: 752 Location: Falls Church, VA
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I found a brand sold by Home Depot (not sure who makes it) called Highland, and their "13 cu. ft. Rainproof Hitch Mounted Cargo Bag" Looks pretty good, at
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Highland-13-cu-ft-Rainproof-Hitch-Mounted-Cargo-Bag-1041700/203340330
Has anyone used it? Home D doesn't stock them; you have to have them sent (free) to your HD. I'm leaning toward ordering it, and if it's too long, just leave it at my retail HD and get me payment refunded. |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4492 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I'd be curious about the actual dimensions since I fail to see how they get 13 cubic feet from the ones listed:
Product Depth (in.) 6
Product Width (in.) 12
Product Height (in.) 10
Depending on the actual size it might be handy for the Westy luggage rack on the roof instead of a hitch mounted carrier. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7922 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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campism wrote: |
I'd be curious about the actual dimensions |
HD is notorious for incorrect dimensions. A quick Google search lists the actual Highland Cargo Bag dimensions as:
54 inch x 20 inch x 21 inch
Looks similar to the Rola bag I have, which fits fine in both the Westy luggage bin and rear Hitch Haul. _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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pinetreeporsche Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2009 Posts: 752 Location: Falls Church, VA
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I'll be the detective on it, then. I'll order one, measure it when it arrive at HD, and keep or give it back, depending. I'll probably have an answer by late in the week. |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2015 Posts: 4 Location: Vancouver, WA
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:11 am Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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Check out the Aire frodo. I used one on a resent rafting trip and not one thing got wet after 4 days on the water. I'm new to the westy world and thought this would be a good fit for the roof top.
http://www.aire.com/accessories/water-proof-frodo-bag.asp |
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Irishcalifornian Samba Member
Joined: September 08, 2016 Posts: 167 Location: CaliWestyfornia
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:57 am Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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Rhino is one of the best |
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figborg Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 338 Location: Northeast
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:41 am Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Vanobag by Go Westy. I got one last year when it went on sale. I haven't used it yet but it seems very sturdy. Can't say anything about dryness. It's thick plastic material and I'm hoping it does the job in the rain. It can collapse easily.
http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?id=4347
_________________ -- PF
Providence, RI
1986.5 Westy camper (G year code, grey interior), 2WD, manual transmission, Subaru conversion by Vanaru. Spoiled rotten.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=662374 |
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figborg Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 338 Location: Northeast
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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Also check out the large cargo area bag from this system stocked by CVC :
http://campervanculture.com/shop/westfalia-front-roof-tub-or-roof-rack-storage-system-zip-bag/
Product Dimensions:
Folded: L 450mm (17.3″) x W 380mm (15″) x H 50mm (2″)
Filled: L 450mm (17.3″) x W 1050mm (41.3″) x H 275mm (10.8″)
Weight: 1.46kg (3.4lbs)
Detail from Timwhy photo for cargo area dimensions:
_________________ -- PF
Providence, RI
1986.5 Westy camper (G year code, grey interior), 2WD, manual transmission, Subaru conversion by Vanaru. Spoiled rotten.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=662374
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6247 Location: Portland OR
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jeffsab Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2011 Posts: 93 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I am happy with the Rola Wallaroo:
https://smile.amazon.com/ROLA-59102-Wallaroo-Cargo-Bag/dp/B000E7WLJW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?
Just did 2400 miles with it lashed to the luggage rack, with some light but no heavy rain. I put all my bedding in it. It's pretty easy to unhook and toss the whole bag down at camp, and then repack on the ground and throw it back up on the van. Includes all the straps you need, which match up perfectly to the stock luggage rack mounting hooks. For the price I paid ($43.50), seems like a steal.
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vwwestyman Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2004 Posts: 5688 Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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Vanlife Geek Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2014 Posts: 285 Location: CO
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 10:10 am Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I found a bag that is almost the exact footprint of the luggage rack and has 8 straps that are in the exact location of the built-in tie downs. It claims to be waterproof and UV resistant, but we'll see in the long run how it does. I carry a couple of folding chairs, a rug, a folding table, some leveling blocks and my ARB screen room & 3-wall tent up there and wanted to give some protection from the rain/snow, but especially the harsh Colorado UV rays. As you can see from the pictures, there is a lot more room if I need to put more stuff in there and if I'm willing to have it stick up higher. I'm actually pretty impressed with the quality considering how inexpensive it is. It's only $20 with free (slow - about 2 weeks) shipping from AliExpress in China. It seems to be similar to the Rola but with more straps and less than half the price. In case anyone is interested, here's a link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000275922154.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.88bc4c4dFTVYEt
You can supposedly get $19 in free coupons by registering here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/2B9IaXqY
I just installed it this morning and will let you know how it holds up after it's been up there a while.
_________________ Vanlife Geek
Current:
1986 Syncro Westy
Previous:
1983 Westy
1981 Westy
1972 Bug (Last year you could buy a new one for under $2,000)
1965/66 Bug (2 bugs from a junk yard combined to make 1 functional bug)
1959 Bug (Pre Gas Gauge Era) |
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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16504 Location: Brookeville, MD
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Vanlife Geek Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2014 Posts: 285 Location: CO
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:56 am Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I figured having stuff up there would decrease the MPG a bit, but I already had stuff up there, just secured with an elastic net. The sun was taking its toll, so I figured at least there would be some sun and rain protection. Interesting data in your linked post, by the way. Thanks. _________________ Vanlife Geek
Current:
1986 Syncro Westy
Previous:
1983 Westy
1981 Westy
1972 Bug (Last year you could buy a new one for under $2,000)
1965/66 Bug (2 bugs from a junk yard combined to make 1 functional bug)
1959 Bug (Pre Gas Gauge Era) |
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kage Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2004 Posts: 104 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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This looks really good and I was on the verge of ordering but I looked at the user agreement with the company that sells it. Maybe I'm naive about this kind of stuff but I felt as if I was agreeing to let them rifle through my computer and just about anything else they were interested in smelling. The allie express one above I mean. |
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Vanlife Geek Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2014 Posts: 285 Location: CO
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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kage wrote: |
This looks really good and I was on the verge of ordering but I looked at the user agreement with the company that sells it. Maybe I'm naive about this kind of stuff but I felt as if I was agreeing to let them rifle through my computer and just about anything else they were interested in smelling. The allie express one above I mean. |
I never read it, although I hardly ever do read user agreements. I guess I figured they are a huge site and are the retail arm of Alibaba, one of the biggest sites out there. I don't know if that's really a reason to trust them, but I've been doing business on the web for such a long time, and have ordered dozens of items from them. I've never been burned, but should it ever happen, I'll probably start reading the user agreements, lol. _________________ Vanlife Geek
Current:
1986 Syncro Westy
Previous:
1983 Westy
1981 Westy
1972 Bug (Last year you could buy a new one for under $2,000)
1965/66 Bug (2 bugs from a junk yard combined to make 1 functional bug)
1959 Bug (Pre Gas Gauge Era) |
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pdm777 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2012 Posts: 348 Location: Clovis, CA
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I was considering a bag...
+low cost
+easy solution
- easy to steal, a target for thieves. 'whats in the bag man'
- about as secure as a convertible roof, cut the fabric, you're in!
The #1 issue is aerodynamics.
A flappy bag at the top of the windshield is the worst location!
#2 is security.
I need to lock up my chit and not worry about tweakers ripping me off.
I decided to try a used cargo box and place it as far rearward
as possible to get it out of the windstream. Moving the weight back
makes the pop top easy to lift with Bombay heavy duty shocks.
I can use one hand to pop the top!
Photoshop showing height difference before and after
_________________ 1990 Westy Full Camper |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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I did the opposite with my skybox: mounted it more forward to mimic the superior aerodynamic shape of the Dehler Profi high top. I also fill the luggage rack flush to the top with our folding kitchen.
This netted me a gain of ~2 mpg on a 1500 mile trip across southern BC to Alberta and back. A pleasant surprise. _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
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khughes Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2013 Posts: 747 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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Jake de Villiers wrote: |
I did the opposite with my skybox: mounted it more forward to mimic the superior aerodynamic shape of the Dehler Profi high top. I also fill the luggage rack flush to the top with our folding kitchen.
This netted me a gain of ~2 mpg on a 1500 mile trip across southern BC to Alberta and back. A pleasant surprise. |
Folding kitchen? What do you use for that, any info? _________________ '86 Westy FAS GenV Turbo (Marvin) |
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pdm777 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2012 Posts: 348 Location: Clovis, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Westy Roof-top Storage Bag Options |
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-Jake-
show us a photo of cargo box in forward position.
Cannot visualize how throwing it forward into the slipstream
will improve aero. Doesn't this make popping the top difficult?
Is this what you had in mind? photoshop hack :
I slammed my box right down to the top fiberglas.
Having a box stick up with airflow going under the box is NG for aero. _________________ 1990 Westy Full Camper |
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