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How to Repair Holes in a Cargo Box
In this video we'll show you how to fix a cargo box with holes in it. This technique has taken a few years too perfect and in this video we'll give you the straight forward simple version. Repairs seen here can be done anywhere on the cargo box on either the lid or the base. The repair kit that we sell comes in two different sizes and can be used on any Thule, Yakima, Rhino-Rack and Inno cargo box and it doesn't matter how old the cargo box is. Check out our other videos for different techniques and areas to be repaired.
We have been in the Cargo Box/Roof Rack Industry since 2007, where we also do customer repairs at our storefront in Denver Colorado. MammothMend is a subsidiary of Open Road Outfitter. Our goal with selling repair kits is to reduce the amount of waste from damaged/ broken cargo boxes.
Here at MammothMend we are now selling Cargo Box Repair Kits so you can repair your cargo box in the comfort of your own home. We have launched our website! www.mammothmend.com We are in the process of publishing more TH-cam videos of different types of cargo box repairs.
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If you have any questions or videos you would like to see please post them in the comments!
We have been in the Cargo Box/Roof Rack Industry since 2007, where we also do customer repairs at our storefront in Denver Colorado. MammothMend is a subsidiary of Open Road Outfitter. Our goal with selling repair kits is to reduce the amount of waste from damaged/ broken cargo boxes.
Here at MammothMend we are now selling Cargo Box Repair Kits so you can repair your cargo box in the comfort of your own home. We have launched our website! www.mammothmend.com We are in the process of publishing more TH-cam videos of different types of cargo box repairs.
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If you have any questions or videos you would like to see please post them in the comments!
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Just repaired my Sears X-Cargo Sport 20 after watching a few of your videos and ordering the small repair kit. I had a stress crack near the rivets for the top right hinge. I drilled out the rivets, used the fiberglass and patch kit on the inside and exterior, and re-riveted the hinge back to the box. Couldn't have done it without the videos!! Thanks! PS - I am now proudly displayng my MammothMend sticker on my box.
Is that fibre glass cloth you use or another brand. Thanks.
Cancel that I see half way through you mention you are using fibre glass mesh. My apology for jumping the gun here.
I made a new strut post for my thule mountaineer. I used a grease zirk a little larger that the original ball and shaped it down a little smaller with a belt sander. It was $3 at the hardware store.
Great job! Thanks for sharing!
1x(6/22/24)…….13:00….
I had the exact problem that you illustrated in this video. Your instructions were clear, camera angles were excellent and pitfalls were clearly explained. I had to separate the top and bottom. I purchased the small repair kit and was able to repair my cargo box easily. I also watched a few of your other videos. Between those and this one I repaired my cargo box with confidence. Thank you for these videos and an excellent product.
I was not sure how to repair my cargo box. Watched a few of your videos, purchased the materials and repaired the box. I can’t believe how easy it was. Thank you for these videos and how clear your instructions were..
How much is this type of repair
The small repair kit is $59 and the large is $89. Both kits come with fiberglass and two pairs of protective gloves. mammothmend.com/collections/all
Awesome job, thanks!
Why not use plastic welder kit? then place stromh fiber patches after on the welded crack…
What size rivets should be used?
I used 3/16" Rivets with 1/4" grip
Have you ever encountered one of these cargo boxes that has extensive bubbling on the plastic top surface, almost like the finish is de-laminating?
Please what’s the black glue also what’s the fiber?thank you perfect job
It is a part of our repair kit. mammothmend.com/collections/all
That doesn’t say what it is.
What you using fiber and what is that black glue you using
Im based in the uk. Trying to repair my box using ur method. Just waiting for my abs cement to arrive. Ur video has been very helpful.
Hello, I live in the UK, where did you buy it?
Hello; would love to follow but being in Europe would like to get any equivalent substance… there are some solvent cements but with some different tags like PVC-U; or CPVC or even PVC / ABS … can you please provide me with some hints … tried to repair my roof top box using fiberglass and some two epoxy set but it was total failure 🤪 … found Tangit brand with some range of the product and also Griffon … which of these and what product matches your solvent cement ?… thank you so much for your help 🙏👋
What size rivets did you use on this repair ?
Which wire do you recommend? Thanks for the great video.
You can use wire that they sell at the big box stores. It's by the re-rod in the area where they sell cement bags.
I found some 18-gauge hobby wire at Home Depot that was cheap and worked great@@robertzeien1895 , thanks.
does this work in the area where one of the hinges mounts? I have a box where the hinged got ripped out leaving a hole where the hinge should mount. Is this repair type strong enough to have a hinge remounted on it?
It sure is. If you have the piece, put it back where it goes and then do one repair on the inside and then one on the outside. Just rememeber to transfer the mounting holes, drill it out and tape over it, before you do the next repair. If you don't have the piece, you need to do at least three or more layers in that are.
Wow, you make that look easy. Excellent video but I think with an expensive box like that I’d prefer to let you the pro’s fix it. 😂
I've got a box I'd like to repair that appears to be made of HDPE. How would you go about fixing a hole in it? I'm assuming your repair method is for ABS plastic.
Great video! Is there any reason you didn't put the mesh on the inside instead? Would mean you dont need to clean up all the excess cement and could just use some body filler and spraypaint for the outside and look almost oem.
Great question. This box was pretty beat up and the laminate had already pealed off on most of it so I decided to do it on the outside as an alternate way of repairing boxes. If you watch my other videos, I typically remove the lid and do the work on the inside.
Thank you!! My box repair went perfectly.
This guy truly knows his stuff when it comes to cargo box repairs. I noticed he's in Denver (where I live) so I showed up in person to ask about the details of the repair I needed to do on my Thule box. He talked with me about the materials, how to do the repair correctly, and general Thule talk. At that point I knew he'd do a way better job than I would so I handed the box over to him to fix.
Thank you for sharing your repair! I’ve been struggling to perform a different mend to the latching system on a similar box (Skybox 21). I’ve drilled out rivers and dissected the latch assembly. A plastic pin sheared off of a collar which slides onto the latch shaft. Normally this pin links the external open handle to the rotating latch shaft…so the box will not open. There are no OEM replacements available from Yakima, have you found a mend?
Hi do you sell parts? I am looking for Thule atlantis 2100 N109 rooftop cargo box key cylinder housing core + key cylinder also let me know thanks.
E Bay have everything you want
Why didnt you just pop out the hinges frm the Lid Lifter instead of drilling out the rivets?
he explained it in the video, that sometimes you can damage the metal post and break it off. there is no replacement part for that apparently.
Wish I found your channel before I started my repair. I used hardening resin but will use your stuff to update the repair. I am going to use your stuff to fix a wheeled tote that cracked from a fall off our moving van.
Would you not do a new paint on the outside to hide the crack? Using PVC primer or something??
Could you share what rivets did you use for Motion XT
All boxes us a 3/16" gauge (size 6) and the length that covers most situations is called "64" which has about 11mm of usable shaft. If in doubt, go longer.
Would something like ASA solution in acetone maybe with addition of PVC for elasticity make a good "cement"?
its just acetone and ABS dissolved in it right?
Unfortuantely it's not. We have developed our own blend that has beneficial additives such as elastomers that help with elasticity and UV inhibitors that stop the UV rays from breaking down the repair.
@@robertzeien1895 Goodluck with your scam product
lol dude you're on every rocket box repair video talking shit why don't you just make your own video if you're so knowledgeable and good at it.
Could you use the same method for holes the size of a mailing label?
Yes. I plan on putting out a video soon covering this subject. I wrote about this a little bit in @axel6176's comment.
@@robertzeien1895 thanks!
Why is this kit $90 when you can get one from Bondo for $20?
Our kit is unlike the one you mentioned. Our product actually chemically welds the fiberglass to the cargo box and is not a two part epoxy that is considered a surface band-aid. The chemical weld actually slightly melts the cargo box on the surface and then the fiberglass is applied and then another coat on top, as shown in the video. It ends up physically being part of the cargo box and can't be removed with a chisel without outright damaging the box. The fiberglass gives it the structural support it needs under any condition. When the Bondo repair is subjected to twisting and turning, which happens when the cargo box is opened and closed, especially during very cold or hot conditions, it will either crack or start to peel off. Thank you for your input.
What about oatey abs cement? Mammoth mend is three times the price of Oatey
Someone once mentioned that Fiberglass does not adhere well to ABS plastics. Instead the suggested to use ABS slurry (ABS + acetone) for such repairs; except you're missing out on the fiber part and the added strength it provides. I'd love to hear your opinion on this.
He's not doing a fiberglass repair pr se.He's using fiberglass for reinforcement but he's not using bonding agent which is used to repair fiberglass Fiberglass mat is used for a variety of repairs for reinforcement. Cement, stucco, epoxy, tarps and other kinds of repairs where strong reinforcing is desired are some applications where fiberglass mat strengthens the repair.
Just fixed my cargo box. Your product worked exactly as advertised! Nice job!
Good job.
Are you doing the wired areas right after the unwired areas or 24 hours later?
We let the repair set for 24 hours then cut out the wire.
Great video. How would you repair a 1-1 1/2 inch hole on the box?
This is a tough one to explain but I'll try and give a brief explanation. I'll be releasing a video soon to show how this is done. Basically we use duct tape over the hole on the outside and then do the repair on the inside where the sticky side of the tape is. The tape and repair won't bond together. After 24 hours has passed you can remove the duct tape. We then do a repair on the outside and once more on the inside to give it a total of three fiberglass layers in total. Give plenty of time for each layer to cure.
Why not use a sander to smooth it out inseide?
This helped my repair tremendously. I started with simple fiberglass drywall tape and went in layers alternating orientation. But it looks like you're actually using a fiberglass clothe? As opposed to a fiberglass mat? I 'had great success using Oatey ABS cement medium.
Unfortunately our formal doesn't us the Oatey. We found that by using that formula that it doesn't hold up to the wear and tear of the extreme conditions of salt, Mag Cloride and extreme temperature swings of hot and cold. It will eventually peel off. Our formula has extensive additives to prevent this including elastomers and UV inhibitors.
Do you have advice for repainting the lid? We had a small chip or two which expanded when we had freezing rain. I chipped off the loose stuff to expose the raw plastic.
A suggestion. We used Herc liner or truck bed liner to “paint” over the whole lid. Kinda customizes it and makes it look tougher.
nice work, I need to repair a serious smash to my top. Please, what type of solvent cement ABS or PVC like Oatey ? thanks
We have a proprietary blend that we've developed over the last decade. We've taken into consideration the harm of UV light and also the elasticity needed for the boxes to twist and bend.
I just bought a mystery pallet that has this exact model in it with a crack/ hole right where the strut goes. I was wondering if this would work for that or if I should just throw it away which I might do anyways. Thanks
I see no reason to throw it out. You'd be missing out on the hundreds of dollars that you can sell it for after being repaired plus the aspect of not throwing away something until it can't be used anymore. Just drill out the rivets connecting the strut and do two layers on the inside, re-rivet the strut back on and you're done.
This is an awesome video. I'm waiting to hear back from REI to see if they'll sell me their damaged Yakima Skybox 16 display model. It has a pretty long crack in it. Fortunately it doesn't extend to the edge but there is a slight dent. I think this process would work well. I assume it would work on a Yakima just like a Thule?
This is an awesome video. I'm waiting to hear back from REI to see if they'll sell me their damaged Yakima Skybox 16 display model. It has a pretty long crack in it. Fortunately it doesn't extend to the edge but there is a slight dent. I think this process would work well. I assume it would work on a Yakima just like a Thule?
You're right, this repair works on all Thule cargo boxes and all but one Yakima cargo box that was made 20 years ago. That box has a white top. Most dents can be knocked out. Put the cargo box on the floor and press or kick from the inside with your foot and it should pop.
@@robertzeien1895 thanks!
What’s the issue with that particular Yakima cargo box?
Good work. Based on your experience, is the Force XT stronger (or less fragile) than the Motion XT ?
I find I do less repairs on the Motion series boxes. They seem to be slightly more robust and never have issues with the locks. The achilles heal for the Force series are the locks. I currently have four of the Force series boxes sitting in my shop with lock issues. Most of them are operator errors but none the less they have weaknesses. My rental fleet are all Forces but we give very detailed instructions to our renters. When talking actual strength of the plastic, they are the same. When a box hits a garage or any other low lying structure, it doesn't matter how thick the plastic is, the garage always wins. Enjoy!
@@robertzeien1895 Thanks you for sharing, I appreciate your valuable insights.
Can you email me some pictures broken cargo box.
What type of solvent cement are you using? For abs or pvc?
We have developed our own blend that has beneficial additives such as elastomers that help with elasticity and UV inhibitors that stop the UV rays from breaking down the repair.
@@robertzeien1895 do you sell just solvent cement?
Can you paint the box to cover the crack that is still visible?
I've had mixed results with painting cargo boxes. Usually after I give it a try, I wish I would have left it alone but then again painting isn't my strong suit.