WaterTight Boxes for Roof Rack

[Simpleman74]

I have a GOBI rack and have a Rooftop cargo carrier.... it works, but was looking for some relatively low pro cargo boxes for the roof )Like Plano/Pelican) what are you guys using?

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[blacksheep4]

I have a Pelican 1650 coming in the mail today that I'm pretty excited about. I wanted something to organize the stuff that I already have in the back, and add a tool kit and some other random crap.. I plan on keeping it in the cargo area most of the time, but went with the Pelican so that I can throw it on the Gobi when I need the interior space for a dog crate or whatever else. I'll toss it up on the rack tonight to see how it fits, will update post with a picture if there's any daylight left.

 

[JSparky]

Talked with Paul about these, super nice. Also super expensive, but he assured me you get what you pay for.

National Luna 74 Liter Aluminum Storage Case ABS74

 

[Simpleman74]

ouch! $315 for 2CUFT

 

[Simpleman74]

this is what I have been eyeballing

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1740...&qid=1480533045&sr=8-23&keywords=pelican+case

 

[delloro]

I hate the SG but they may have what you want U.S. Military Surplus Waterproof Storage Trunk Container, 32" x 20" x 12", Like New - 672735, Storage Containers at Sportsman's Guide

 

[tm965]

I have a Pelican 1650 coming in the mail today that I'm pretty excited about. I wanted something to organize the stuff that I already have in the back, and add a tool kit and some other random crap.. I plan on keeping it in the cargo area most of the time, but went with the Pelican so that I can throw it on the Gobi when I need the interior space for a dog crate or whatever else. I'll toss it up on the rack tonight to see how it fits, will update post with a picture if there's any daylight left.

that pelican will surely get jacked

 

[Brandon_Reed]

How big do you need? these Ammo crates are a convenient size for smallish items.

https://www.amazon.com/MTM-ACR5-72-Crate-Utility-Medium/dp/B00T4XL2MO

 

[-dustin]

that pelican will surely get jacked

I carry tools to events and one of the things I made sure of when I switched to a Pelican case was to get a yellow one, so that if anyone walks off with it, it'd be noticed.

Pie in my face when one of the few things taken out of my 4Runner a couple weeks ago was that bright ass yellow 1450 case. didn't bother with the "cheap" B&W International case.

There's a thread on here somewhere with someone sporting some Plano all-weather cases. A couple of those are on my want list.

 

[tm965]

I carry tools to events and one of the things I made sure of when I switched to a Pelican case was to get a yellow one, so that if anyone walks off with it, it'd be noticed.

Pie in my face when one of the few things taken out of my 4Runner a couple weeks ago was that bright ass yellow 1450 case. didn't bother with the "cheap" B&W International case.

There's a thread on here somewhere with someone sporting some Plano all-weather cases. A couple of those are on my want list.

while not ideal for throwing on the roof, these are actually pretty good. i keep hunting clothes/gear in it during season.
Remington Weathertight® 87 Qt Storage Trunk | Sportsman's Warehouse

 

[mcarey86]

I'd imagine a cooler, some rubber tubing, and a ratchet strap or two would be waterproof as shit, and cost less than 50$.

And it's unlikely someone will want to steal your POS hobbled together drybox.

You could also get a dry bag, if you don't actually need something hard cased.

 

[blacksheep4]

that pelican will surely get jacked

It will surely be locked to the rack if I have to leave it up there for any extended period of time. Only plan on having to put it up there for camping trips with the dog, when the truck won't be out of my sight.

 

[Engineer]

this is what I have been eyeballing

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1740...&qid=1480533045&sr=8-23&keywords=pelican+case

A word of warning depending on what you plan to store in that case it will get HEAVY

 

[007Tacoma]

A word of warning depending on what you plan to store in that case it will get HEAVY

This is the reason that I am looking at 4 small / low profile cases that I can put behind the fairing on my rack.

...that and wind resistance.

 

[Taco04]

Alu Boxes work great you can bolt them down from the inside and lock them as well. Some pics from my setup


Behind the fairing



And last but not least the old army aluminum medic boxes they are hard to find but super sturdy! Unfortunately mine doesn't lock but that's an easy fix with some small modifications.



I have driven through heavy rains with all of these boxes and had zero issues. Hope this helps

 

[Titanpat57]

A lot of folks are having good luck with Wolf packs...not too crazy expensive. They also have a larger dome lid available.

 

[blacksheep4]

A word of warning depending on what you plan to store in that case it will get HEAVY

I'm working on filling mine now and that's becoming obvious. The size of the 1650 is perfect for what I want it for though, great fit in the back and on the rack. Another dilemma is the customizable foam inserts and how much/ little to use them. I think I'm going to keep heavy stuff like torque wrench and other tools secured in the foam and then just keep everything else organized some other way.

 

[reidbailey]

A lot of folks are having good luck with Wolf packs...not too crazy expensive. They also have a larger dome lid available.

+1 Here
Love my Wolf packs. Great on the roof or in the back. Picked up a couple some lids too. Really nice to have the flexibility.


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[TheDozer]

Buy some Rigid tool boxes from home depot. They have 2 sizes and are dust & waterproof. Super cheap compared to a Pelican.

 

[JSparky]

A lot of folks are having good luck with Wolf packs...not too crazy expensive. They also have a larger dome lid available.

I didn't think these were water resistant, aren't there holes on the side?