Thanks for the great tip. Like other commenters, I spread out the hooks beyond the width of the box. I think that this makes it a little easier to mount the box, since the hooks remain visible. I also made one other small modification by using a 1.25" wooden dowel, instead of the metal bar. I also added two bungie cords, one high and one low, connected to eye bolts in the wall. Works great in my 40's era single car garage. I don't even need to change the way I park.
Update April 25, 2019: Roof Box back on my FJ Cruiser for the Summer. Box & Wall mount all systems go. Still never had an issue! November 16th 2015 This has been hanging in the same location with no problems, I bang into it every week when getting my lawnmower. Tomorrow, it goes back on my SUV for the winter, slopes open Wednesday.
If you are ever in Folsom, CA I'd like to buy you a beer. Passed this along to a couple of friends & it's unanimous: we're a bit dim and you are a genius. Thanks
Thanks for this idea! We're in an old urban house, and I just hung it under a roof overhang out of the weather and about a foot above the ground. Watching the trouble with the fit on the hooks, I spread it a bit more and placed the hooks outside the footprint of the Skybox with a longer piece of conduit, and voila, perfect fit.
Absolute genius! I am renovating my garage and was pondering what to do about our cool box that just takes up quite a bit of floor space. Then I saw this and boom! problem solved. Thanks!
Picked up the various parts from Home Depot and boom! One variation, I have block walls in the garage. Had to drill and install hooks with Capcom anchors. Worked like a charm.
Just hung my Yakima box using this same method. Cut the 3/4 conduit pipe to extend to the full length of the sides of the base and then hung the hooks 32” apart on the wall studs. Fit was perfect!
NICE! Thank you for sharing this. I'm about to order a Thule Motion XT XL but wanted to set up a system to store it first. Even though we just received a ceiling hoist setup, it will be returned today and replaced with this method. Update: 18 Dec 2929 - I ordered the Thule Motion XT XL to mount on the Yakima Aero bars. It was this video that gave me inspiration to mount vertical, but went with the following modifications. Rods for hanging: I used two 1 1/4 inch x 4ft wooden dowels from Lowes as the hanger rods Hooks: instead of only hanging from the front mount points, I also added two hooks to support from the bottom points as well. All 4 hooks are positioned slightly wider than the base of the cargo box so that the dowels/rods fell solidly into the center of the hooks for more secure holding. (we have kids) Security: it would take considerable effort to knock a cargo box hung this way, but you can zip tie or use para cord to wrap the hanging rod to the hook so that it requires purposeful removal before the box can be removed from the wall. Nice to see a fellow HD rider. I ride a Street Glide and also run a group specifically for our larger touring models. Check it out, please. m.facebook.com/groups/myflhx/
Wow and thanks for the video. We have cleaned out the garage and now was thinking what to do with the cargo box .. and came across several videos about hanging it from the top or making a large box to hold the box but then came across your video and we have a winner. Many thanks for your advise and I will soon get that Yule Cargo Box up along the wall ;-)
Thanks bro! Just got my box and need a place to stow it. I first watched a how-to on the Thule ceiling mount system and cringed at the unnecessary complexity. I think you have the right idea here with the wall mount.
Thank you for posting this and hats off for the brilliant idea. I just mounted my car top using this method. Cost $10, took 30 minutes. Looks great and saves me a ton of space. I really appreciate it!
Fantastic idea! Just bought the same Yakima box and was looking for storage suggestions. I don't have the wall space to hang vertically like you, so may look at doing something similar and hang it horizontally. Also, nice H-D street glide :). See ya on the road - ride safe.
Ooo, that's a smart idea with the bar! Thanks! Wish I had more than a cluttered one-car 70's garage, but I can do this on the outside of the house I guess.
Brilliant idea! has anyone found if hanging the box on a wall ends up loosening the mounting arms or reducing the overall arm strength? don't know if these boxes were designed to withstand their own weight like that for extended periods of time.
Wow, time flies! Based on the published date, I've hung this up every winter for 5 years with no issues. If you look at the design real close, you'll see how strong the mounts are. This doesnt weight much empty vs. a loaded box on the roof with the wind trying to lift it off. Plus I off road, (overlanding to millennials) with a full box. You will be fine!
This box is supposed to be hanged horizontally not vertically. It may be putting too much pressure the upper clamps. I would suggest to use the lower clamps in the same fashion and also add a shelf support at the bottom of the box. I would still buy the roof hanging system of I were you.
Max speed per the User Manual is actually 80 MPH. It also suggests storing the box horizontally, not vertically, but that just be their idea to best minimize customer warranty issues vs their costs covering them. If concerned about stresses being only on the front mounts then consider adding a 2nd set of hooks lower to distribute weight between all 4 mounts.
Looks like this video is 7 years old now. Has there been any problems caused by putting hanging it in this way? I’m assuming it hasn’t blown off the roof? I’m probably paranoid, considering the force that would be exerted when driving long distances on the highway. Interested in your thoughts
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Thanks for the great tip. Like other commenters, I spread out the hooks beyond the width of the box. I think that this makes it a little easier to mount the box, since the hooks remain visible. I also made one other small modification by using a 1.25" wooden dowel, instead of the metal bar. I also added two bungie cords, one high and one low, connected to eye bolts in the wall. Works great in my 40's era single car garage. I don't even need to change the way I park.
Update April 25, 2019: Roof Box back on my FJ Cruiser for the Summer. Box & Wall mount all systems go. Still never had an issue!
November 16th 2015 This has been hanging in the same location with no problems, I bang into it every week when getting my lawnmower. Tomorrow, it goes back on my SUV for the winter, slopes open Wednesday.
Jeff Weissman well done. I have the same box and I was looking to spend 100 bucks on a hoist system. this is much better.
If you are ever in Folsom, CA I'd like to buy you a beer. Passed this along to a couple of friends & it's unanimous: we're a bit dim and you are a genius.
Thanks
+Samantha Baxter Thanks for the invite, I'm on my way!
Thanks for this idea! We're in an old urban house, and I just hung it under a roof overhang out of the weather and about a foot above the ground. Watching the trouble with the fit on the hooks, I spread it a bit more and placed the hooks outside the footprint of the Skybox with a longer piece of conduit, and voila, perfect fit.
Ah! Good idea on spreading the hooks out more!
At my previous house this would have had to go outside too!
+1000 - was about to pick up one of those awful pulley setups when I came across your video. Much cleaner looking. Thanks for sharing!
Same here. Our pulley system is still new in the box but is being returned.
Absolute genius! I am renovating my garage and was pondering what to do about our cool box that just takes up quite a bit of floor space. Then I saw this and boom! problem solved. Thanks!
Picked up the various parts from Home Depot and boom! One variation, I have block walls in the garage. Had to drill and install hooks with Capcom anchors. Worked like a charm.
Thanks for the help! Followed your advice exactly today. Now my Yakima box is hanging beautifully on my garage wall. Great idea!!
Thank you so much. This was a life saver and save me money and wasted time.
American ingenuity at its best. Well done sir, well done!
Just hung my Yakima box using this same method. Cut the 3/4 conduit pipe to extend to the full length of the sides of the base and then hung the hooks 32” apart on the wall studs. Fit was perfect!
NICE! Thank you for sharing this. I'm about to order a Thule Motion XT XL but wanted to set up a system to store it first. Even though we just received a ceiling hoist setup, it will be returned today and replaced with this method.
Update: 18 Dec 2929 - I ordered the Thule Motion XT XL to mount on the Yakima Aero bars. It was this video that gave me inspiration to mount vertical, but went with the following modifications.
Rods for hanging: I used two 1 1/4 inch x 4ft wooden dowels from Lowes as the hanger rods
Hooks: instead of only hanging from the front mount points, I also added two hooks to support from the bottom points as well. All 4 hooks are positioned slightly wider than the base of the cargo box so that the dowels/rods fell solidly into the center of the hooks for more secure holding. (we have kids)
Security: it would take considerable effort to knock a cargo box hung this way, but you can zip tie or use para cord to wrap the hanging rod to the hook so that it requires purposeful removal before the box can be removed from the wall.
Nice to see a fellow HD rider. I ride a Street Glide and also run a group specifically for our larger touring models. Check it out, please.
m.facebook.com/groups/myflhx/
Do these tornado J hooks work with the Thule force?
*All Roof Top Coffins work the same way, so YES!*
Now THIS is my kind of DIY. $10 in parts. Little elbow grease. No extravagant pulley system. 5 stars, Uncle!
I have the same box and was looking for a hanging solution..this is Perfect. Hats off good Sir. Thanks for posting this.
So nice of you to Comment
Outstanding. Had my cargo box up on the wall in just a few minutes. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing - I need to store my roof box and never thought about hanging it vertically. Cheap, makes best use of space and easy to install!
Wow and thanks for the video.
We have cleaned out the garage and now was thinking what to do with the cargo box .. and came across several videos about hanging it from the top or making a large box to hold the box but then came across your video and we have a winner.
Many thanks for your advise and I will soon get that Yule Cargo Box up along the wall ;-)
Sometimes, we have to think outside the cargo box...LOL😎
Wow dude this is the most clever design ive seen. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks bro! Just got my box and need a place to stow it. I first watched a how-to on the Thule ceiling mount system and cringed at the unnecessary complexity. I think you have the right idea here with the wall mount.
Thanks for the idea! I just used an old closet rod and a couple of brackets I had. So much better then hanging it off the ceiling.
Pretty slick! Thanks for including the hook information.
This is genius! My mind was just blown away!
Takes one to know one!
Thank you for posting this and hats off for the brilliant idea. I just mounted my car top using this method. Cost $10, took 30 minutes. Looks great and saves me a ton of space. I really appreciate it!
Nice work! I have 10' tall ceilings and thought, NO WAY was I hanging this Coffin sized box.
Weissman is a wise man ! kudos !
Best idea I have seen for these roof boxes. Thanks
+Karlos Santana Thanks!
Just finished doing mine this way. Thanks much!
Great idea, simple but effective. This works so good and it looks so good on the wall, thanks Jeff!!!
+Felix paulino Thanks! Some people overthink things....
Fantastic idea! Just bought the same Yakima box and was looking for storage suggestions. I don't have the wall space to hang vertically like you, so may look at doing something similar and hang it horizontally. Also, nice H-D street glide :). See ya on the road - ride safe.
Great idea, much appreciated!
Ooo, that's a smart idea with the bar! Thanks! Wish I had more than a cluttered one-car 70's garage, but I can do this on the outside of the house I guess.
Fantastically simple idea! Thank you for sharing that!
Why some thumbs down? I thought this was great and some good suggestions from fellow viewers. Excellent!
Clever solution!
great idea. thanks!
Had to make a few adjustments but this worked for me thanks
Glad it helped
Great idea all time I was thinking in the roof but now I think a wall es a better place to hang my roof box.
My Friend has his hanging with an elaborate system of pulleys & ropes
I just spit out my lunch. This man is a genius. This is why he lives in PC and I live in the valley.
Yep, everyone in PC swallows....their lunch...LOL
Great video. Need to hang my storage box.
Thanks Adam, New England still Boiler Plate Ice to ski on?
Thanks! Did exactly the same with my Thule. Saved me a lot of money!! 👍
I'm really glad you made this video to share your great solution - thank you! I plan to use your idea in my 1 bedroom apartment :)
You sir, are a genius!
Smart! Thanks very much for sharing.
Genius!!! Such a brilliant solution!!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Simple and effective 🙏
I'm going to do this. Was looking at ceiling hangers but too many stories of dropped boxes and we have only 8' ceilings.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing pal.
CLEAN!
Easy AF to take down and put back too!
Just what I was looking for!
Big thank you!
Brilliant!
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea. Thanks
Genius!!
Thanks for sharing this. I just went to Home Depot Canada for similar hooks.
That is awesome!
Great idea. Good job.
Simplest one I've seen. Efficient space usage too.
Simple and brilliant. Thanks
Nice Glide ya got
Good solution: I Will do the same. Greetings from germany!
Danke
Do the other things you want to hang on the ceiling look like crap?
This is a genius way
Thanks CK!
You, Sir, are a genius. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this video. A perfect solution!
Brilliant idea! has anyone found if hanging the box on a wall ends up loosening the mounting arms or reducing the overall arm strength? don't know if these boxes were designed to withstand their own weight like that for extended periods of time.
Wow, time flies! Based on the published date, I've hung this up every winter for 5 years with no issues. If you look at the design real close, you'll see how strong the mounts are. This doesnt weight much empty vs. a loaded box on the roof with the wind trying to lift it off. Plus I off road, (overlanding to millennials) with a full box. You will be fine!
Genius!
Very creative. Thank you.
Amazing! I second the beer offer if you are ever near NYC let me know!
THIS IS GENIUS! Thank you!
Well done. Thanks
Thanks!! You’re a smart man!!
I did it!! (I’m trying to send pics..)
Think outside the Cargo Box...hahaha
Thanks for share.
Nice and simple, I like it.
Perfect!!!!
😎
Its a good idea. Which state do you live? Its a nice view out there
Northern Utah
Holy shnickeys you just saved me a bunch of money, and this time I didn’t have to switch my car insurance to Geico either! 😂
15 Minutes could save you $15 🤣
great tip!
Fantastic. Thank you sir!
Great video! What size box is that? I have a Yakima Skybox 21 sqft box and I wonder if this would put too much stress on the mount arms.
Mine is an 18 Cubic foot. The mount arms can handle the hanging weight as long as its Empty.
This box is supposed to be hanged horizontally not vertically. It may be putting too much pressure the upper clamps. I would suggest to use the lower clamps in the same fashion and also add a shelf support at the bottom of the box. I would still buy the roof hanging system of I were you.
Nonsense Grasshopper, this has been hanging like this for 6 months a year for the last 5 years. Not one problem, not on issue, Thanks for watching!
Is there any issue with stress from vertical hanging vs laying it flat for storage. Love this idea and execution!!!
Nope! None at all!
thought that myself but the fittings cope with speeds of 70mph so assume the pull of gravity is nothing to worry about ;)
Max speed per the User Manual is actually 80 MPH. It also suggests storing the box horizontally, not vertically, but that just be their idea to best minimize customer warranty issues vs their costs covering them.
If concerned about stresses being only on the front mounts then consider adding a 2nd set of hooks lower to distribute weight between all 4 mounts.
Fantastic idea. Question: What kind of pipe can you use? I'm thinking aluminum/PVC won't rust but might not be strong enough...
I used EMT and its inside so rust isnt an issue, PVC coated Alum would support it fine
How do I always end up on your videos after a search? Thanks
Great idea! I'm doing it!
Genius
Did you have to use drywall anchors?
I'm sure I hit wood, if not I prolly used toggles
Brilliant
Strategically aye?
Thank you! I’m not much of a handy man. Seriously those pulley systems are way too elaborate and complex for simply storing a cargo box
And....Who wants shit hanging from their ceilings?
Your neighborhood looks awfully familia, you by chance a resident of Breckinridge? Great video!
Thanks, Park City Utah
Looks like this video is 7 years old now. Has there been any problems caused by putting hanging it in this way? I’m assuming it hasn’t blown off the roof? I’m probably paranoid, considering the force that would be exerted when driving long distances on the highway. Interested in your thoughts
Seriously, Stop over thinking 💩. Everything is Fine.
Yakima and Thule would charge you about $125 for their proprietary bar.
I should sell bars of EMT!
That would suck if it came crashing onto your nice Porsche lol...im gonna mount mine the same way