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Originally Posted by Swacer
You bring up many good points, and I think I should clarify 1 point.
When I say we will be sleeping in the 4R, I mean this will happen maybe TWICE the entire trip. The rest of the trip, we will be staying in Hotels as we move across the country. The 2 times will most likely be once we get out to the New Mexico/Arizona area so we can enjoy the view. My apologies for that not being clear.
That may change what you're saying a little. 
Also, when you say Dry Bag, are you talking about the kind of bag that KidV linked to above? how is the security with a bag? I am concerned it is much more vulnerable than a hard shell (when the 4R is parked at a hotel overnight). |
I use this bag
http://www.amazon.com/Sherpak-Kanga-...nga+roof+pouch and I have had it for 15 years or so. Works great but a hard shell is much more secure. With either choice you don't meed a new roof rack. Those are for the guys who are going out for a week in the woods or desert and used to store spare tires, fuel, tools, firewood, etc that can mess up the interior. Pelican boxes to store pots and pans, dry goods and clothing can be lashed much easier to a flat rack than your existing rack.
One or two nights spread out over two weeks is tolerable but you did not say that in your OP.
I also have a few other dry bags like this
http://www.amazon.com/Watershed-Miss...ack+waterproof from my rafting days. They work well as a dry storage for clothes.
