Enthusiast III
Roof rack storage ideas...let's see them!
- Thread starter Dunnage Garage
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I like the look of a roof rack, especially when it's loaded up with some gear. It looks like you could head off in the bush and stay there. From a practical standpoint however, do they make sense? It seems like they would make you top heavy. I also worry that someone will steal stuff off of it. Wind noise. Reduced MPG. Don't get me wrong, they are very cool. Are my other concerns invalid?
Off-Road Ranger I
They make sense from a practical stand point to me. If I didn’t have one, I couldn’t go out camping with my family. I’ve got an LR3, with 5 to 7 people and a dog there’s not much room left inside for gear. I can load a full size spare, axe, hi-lift, shovel and 2 108 quart Plano tubs and hardly know they’re there on the highway. My rack is fairly quiet, it was more noticeable when I switched tires than when I added the rack. MPGs weren’t affected much, if any. I still average nearly the same on my commute. I generally cruise at 70 instead of 80 when it’s loaded to not push the vehicle too hard. I don’t do any crazy off camber stuff with my wife in the car because I want her to come with next time.
As with any accessory you have to weight the pros, cons and necessity of it. You obviously need to be smart about what goes up there and then drive accordingly.
In my case it’s necessary, at least until I can finish my trailer.
World Traveler III
Plenty of people ask me why do I leave the Cvt tent on, even though it’s not that hard to take off. To be honest I just like the fact that if something is going on regarding outdoors or fishing, Iam ready. Does it limit me... yes but does it empower me.. most definitely.. Iam ready and willing for what ever.. the rhino pioneer stay on and the husky cargo boxes remain on the bed covered by the topper.
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Influencer I
I have a cargo rack. Currently its setting in the garage, on this trip I wanted to fold the top back on my jeep. But I am missing the gear storage. I was also informed by my wife that I will have the rack on for our next trip...she wants to bring a bigger suitcase than she could this trip.
I also have a rack and a trailer all fully loaded. And grill when not carrying a bike on the front
Off-Road Ranger I
Member III
Great idea using chicken coop flooring! Probably well worth buying new vs. used, eh? lol
Enthusiast III
Influencer I
I mounted my shovel and axe today. Used "U" bolts and nylock nuts. They are secure, however I'm not happy with the appearance, or the amount of time it would take to get a tool. So I'll come up with something new.
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Influencer I
Influencer I
RTT, Lights all 4 sides, axe, 2 Zarges aluminum cases for recovery gear and auto parts/oil/antifreeze/etc... stuff I don’t need to get to every day. Cases are held down with locking steel reinforced straps in case I want to take them down easily. I didn’t want to punch holes in them as they are water resistant and expensive. They hold a ton of gear.
Off-Road Ranger I
I used wingnuts with lock washers on my hi-lift, hasn’t come loose for me.
Member III
tarps are great for those hard to strap down items 
Backcountry
Rank II
Enthusiast I
It looks like a person sitting up and rapped in a tarp as you’re going down the road. Is your last name Griswald?
Member III
I used the aforementioned wing nuts & lockwashers but also drilled the bolt to accept a small padlock
