Rooftop storage boxes

ursaworks · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:42 pm Post subject:

So I came across several used pelican 1520 cases and look at that. thanks Jed for the inspiration.

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ThankYouJerry · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:56 pm Post subject:

Looks like a perfect fit. What are you going to carry in them?
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ursaworks · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:29 pm Post subject:

not sure yet still working that out. but at $30 at pop could not pass it up
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ThankYouJerry · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:52 pm Post subject:

That's cheap! Those are probably $130/ea new. Just seems like an odd size for anything I'd be carrying. Not big enough for kitchen pots and pans. Not secure enough for expensive tools. Hmmmmm.
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newfisher · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:13 pm Post subject:

I have a buddy who uses them to hold 2 spare heads, gaskets etc and tools in the other. He drives his van long distance and hasnt crossed over to the suby dark side

kuleinc · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:56 pm Post subject:

A head is not something I'd be willing to change on the side of the road...
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ursaworks · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:51 am Post subject:

lightweight spares, filters, fuel pump, some electrical, some spare clothes. recovery gear. extra tarp, etc. all three are very used two need new seals but are structurally sound, got them locally so no shipping.
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vanagonjr · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:56 pm Post subject:

tjet · Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 12:54 am Post subject:

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 3:00 pm Post subject:

Yondermtn · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 7:53 am Post subject:

What size(length) box fits best on a pop-top? Are any of them too long?

I'm looking at buying Yakima or Thule roof box (20% off sale at REI)
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markz2004 · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 8:24 am Post subject:

Yondermtn · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 8:34 am Post subject:

Cool, thanks. The skybox 21 is 7'8".
Do the skylights still open with a box that size on or any size?
The skybox 18 and 21 are both 7'8" long while the 16 is 6'9".

Thanks for the help.
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markz2004 · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 9:10 am Post subject:

jimf909 · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 9:41 am Post subject:

Skybox 18...

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geo_tonz · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:12 am Post subject:

jimf909 · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:37 am Post subject:

Good considerations. Here are a few notes...

1 - opening, even loaded, is easy with the amazing Jack Bombay struts
2 - the rear bar is where the PO placed it, I moved the front bar back from the POs location to accommodate the box
3 - I'm contemplating drilling more holes to allow the box to move rearward but I'm pretty sure this box can't fit over the footprint of the pop-top and allow the skylight to fully open. The 2" opening it does allow has been adequate so far.
4 - the current position allows me to load/unload standing on a cooler on the floor or the rear bench. Further back would make it more of a stretch
5 - Aerodynamics: UW or Boeing haven't allowed me into their wind tunnels to test various configurations. Very Happy

6 - I love the storage space provided by the box. With the exception of bikes on the back and the cooler on the floor an observer can't tell if I'm commuting to work or headed out on a week long trip. No gear is visible and the lower bed is fully available for a nap at the ferry dock.
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PtownVdub · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:46 am Post subject:

I had to work with the artificial rain gutters that were already installed when I bought the Vanagon. My requirements for the roof box were that it needed to be wide enough to hold the Lafuma camp chairs that we own (24" wide). I also wanted it to be able to hold a stroller.

I have been very happy with the used Thule Adventurer roof box that I bought off of Craigslist. It holds the camp chairs as well as the Bob stroller if I pull off the wheels. As it sits in the pictures, it does limit how far the skylight will open.

It worked great for our last trip because I was able to load it up with light and bulky items which opened up space on the inside of the Vanagon. I don't think I would have put the artificial rain gutters on myself if they hadn't already been installed by a previous owner. But since the Vanagon came with them I have found them and the Thule load bars, and the Thule box to be really useful.

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uncommonvw · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:49 am Post subject:

I just picked up a Sears cargo box just like the OP.

I got it for $10 because the bottom has some cracks near the mounting points.

Anybody have an idea of what type of plastic the bottom is made from so I can fix it? I was thinking of sandwiching the plastic on both sides with some aluminum using some type of epoxy?

What would be the best way to fix this?


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