How to mount a Pelican case to your roof rack without drilling through the base!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Hey guys! Here is the simple and cost effective way to mount a hard case to any roof rack without having to damage the case by drilling through the base of it. Mounting this way lets you quickly attach and remove your cases so you don't have to store them on the truck when empty and gives you a really versatile setup you can adapt to any need.
The cases i'm using are Pelican 1600 series ( retail is about $200 but i found 4 used for $40 each on craigslist)
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Roof rack is homemade and also no drill and quick detachable. I should have a video on how to make it soon!
Endless ratchet straps i'm using are 7ft long www.amazon.com...
The hardware you will need is 8x "post and screws" i used 2inch long with 10/24 thread. Local cost was $1.89 each
A 1/4inch drill bit was the perfect fit.
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Good vid! Only thing I might add is a little bit of blue loctite to the threads so they don't vibrate out.
I was literally writing the same thing. Lol. Great recommendation
I think blue LT reacts badly with plastic.
Thank you! My Dad found some pelican cases in a dumpster and I've been wanting to put it on my roof basket but didn't wanted to drill any holes inside of the cases and ruin it. So glad you made this video👍
Glad I could help!
Truly an amazing video and here I was halfway into researching Pelican's expensive roofrack compatible cargo cases and convincing my mind to let go of my two "normal" pelican boxes! Thank you for this bro!
Thanks for the detailed showing. What. A cleaver idea. Truly appreciate it.😊
Thank you for this video. After seeing it a few months ago I finally modified my Pelican case and mounted to my rack this way! Used nylon lock nuts and red loctite to make sure it's solid!
Very inventive solution! I like it. I used large hose clamps around the handles and the roof rack sheathed with silicone tubing to protect the metal of roof rack and plastic of the handles! Worked a treat!
OMG, that is brilliant. I am installing my roof rack this weekend and am planning on buying one of those Roam cases ($369) and sure as heck do not want to drill holes in it. Great tip!
Outstanding video. You are on point without all the BS music and camera tricks. Thanks for the effort!
Absolutely incredible video simple DIY without making it complex. Yet very effective and efficient awesome
Just what i was looking for, simple but effective and to think I was going to drill some hole's in my lovely peli cases, cheers from across the pond👍
by far the best overlanding channel on YT. cheers bud keep it up
I can see that you can lock the handles to the rack with something like a chain lock. This is great!
You are so humble, man. Appreciate all the effort in sharing this with us.
Really appreciate the share! I've been comparing a number of boxes for my rig, and ultimately wanted to go with Pelican Cargo Cases... that's until I watched this. The Pelican 1605 "Air" provides all the weather-proof features and capacity at 1/2 the weight and 1/2 the cost of their Cargo solution. And your mod makes the tie-down an easy-on-off. Beauty!
Totally agree with the "dirty truck" comment! There's just something not right about a clean off-road vehicle. Excellent mount idea, btw!
This is a great solution and easier than drilling. I do wonder though if security is an issue. I would be afraid of people more easily taking these off and running off compared to a drilled and bolted one. What are your thoughts on the theft security aspect of this setup? I'm in the process of deciding which method I want to use. Thanks for the video!
This is what imma be doing for my basket roof rack but I'm also worry about the theft also. Currently I have my compressor in my box. I'm going to get another for tools and etc.
This vid and others-
Ingenuity in spades 🤙
Thank You! You Saved me Thousands and a ton of Space!
Harbor Freight Apache Cases work fine too.. Thats a legit mod. thanks for the share.
I use HF cases for motorcycle panniers. Everything has kept dry so far. Great substitute if a person can't find inexpensive (used) Pelicans, imo.
I was thinking the same thing!
Does anyone know how they stand up to prolonged exposure to the sun? Cheaper plastics really go south in a hurry from UV rays.
So far I've left my cases in the sun and the back of my truck for a couple weeks and just light fading on the case they seem to be very sturdy. And they're not the necessarily the cheapest part of going to harbor freight
@@juanjmolina Hopefully they last you for many years to come!
Awesome ideas my friend. I too love a modular approach. Easy on, easy off since I don’t need them up their everyday. New subscriber.
Patent pending…… awesome bud. well done!
I am a budget guy. I recently got a ‘04 Tundra SR5 4x4, and yesterday I got a stick welder. I already replicated your sleep platform, but I made mine so the rails are removable without drilling.
Now that I have a welder, I plan to replicate some of your awesome designs! Thank you for sharing all of your awesome ideas!
Thank you! Incredibly informative as well truly appreciate this
Possible raffle of one of yr custom built rack to get transmission squared away?
Drilling in them seems so counterintuitive, we have the exact same watch btw. I've had mine for 5 years still going strong.
I know this is old but it’s still great! Thanks!
Nice video. Excellent idea!
Funny, I’ve got the same year Tacoma, and it’s got the same issue with the driver’s door lock. 😉
Awesome mod! Thanks for sharing
Very cool! Yes I agree, you should do a video on building the roof rack. I'm planning on building one for our Forester.
Thanks dude, I appreciate what you do! You inspired me to build my own prinsu-like racks for a fraction of the cost and better suited to my needs than if i had bought one for retail price! I love this whole movement of minimalism and custom home-fabrication. It’s not only cost-savings but the immeasurable value of the satisfaction that follows from building things on your own, and to your own specs, and for your own use, without getting caught up in the marketing hypes and price gauging that pervades our junk economy - where we had all been conditioned to participate in either the mass production of junk or mass consumption of junk! You help us all get outta that mindless cycle, while having fun mastering self-sufficiency and outfitting our changing needs. Keep up the good work and sharing your findings!
This is what it’s all about, thanks so much!
BRILLIANT!
Awesome video, thanks! I just found 2 pelican 1600’s for $120.
Where did you find those at?
super useful content and excellent video........earned my sub.
Do you do anything to lock them to the rack? I think that's a big reason why people bolt them down to their roof racks.
If your parking somewhere you think they might get stolen, a quick cable lock works perfectly and I keep some in the truck
This is a good hack, however, drilling through the case does mean that someone must get into the case to remove it from the roof rack. While you may be destroying a good case, you're also securing it. If you padlock the case, it's at least got one level of security to deter thieves. A case sitting on a roof, attached only with ratchet straps may appear to be low-hanging fruit to many thieves.
This is a great hack love it! Subbed
Add a little LockTite to the threads to keep them from vibrating loose maybe?
Could definitely do that! However in my specific case there is enough tension on the post and screw That it hold nice and snug.
Not sure specifically with the polycarbonate of pelican case but I have had loctite cause plastic to become super brittle and disintegrate
You should look into using NRS straps rather than the ratchets much easier and faster to use although probably not quite as secure.
Something you could do since you already have bolts on the Pelican cases:
Attach some quick clamp latches to the roof rack and you could take it off and on super fast:
www.ebay.com/itm/Latch-Action-Toggle-Clamp-Quick-Release-Clamp-370-lbs-170kg-Holding-Capacity/352651594498?hash=item521bac4b02:g:1RAAAOSwwzJeqEfg
It would clamp as tight as you want it - just like the latch on a pair of vice grips or on an ammo can - and be super solid and faster/easier than feeding the ratchet strap through the racks every time you want it back on
Heck ya I was thinking about something like this, but never got around to it. It could be a great option.
Nice car dude 👍
This is great! I was close to drilling into my beloved 1510’s... wonder if there’s a way to use hooks onto the bolts to avoid having to un-do the straps completely... (I’m super lazy). Great work! Keep it up
Have you considered a long heavier duty bungee cord?
Finally someone with some common sense to not ruin their perfectly good case by drilling. 👏
Wonder if you should put some thread locker or silicone or just something to keep the screw firmly in place
We used butterfly latches to hold ours down in the military. My cases also came with a pin in the same area you put yours. I was looking for the model that came with the pin and never thought of doing it myself like you did.
Can you mount the case the other direction? Like across the front..not perpendicular...?
Never send a standard to do a phillips' job. 🤣 this is a great idea, thanks man.
I understand why people bolt them to the roof. For security purposes. Is there a way to make this setup theft proof?
Yep if I’m in area like a city and worried about theft, a quick cable lock goes on in seconds and will keep anyone from being able to grab them.
Great video bro!!
hey man, thank you for the idea! I definitely did not want to drill into my case either so I'm gonna do the same. Gotta save some bucks whenever I can, your channel is all about functionality so Im a big fan.
Also at 6:09, my 2004 Tacoma had the same locking problem, so one day i took the plastic panel apart to diagnose it. It took about 2 hrs just to find out that a small spring about 1cm was missing ( i had to remove the passenger side as well just to see the configuration then figured out what was missing , very tight spaces to work with) I ended replacing with a slight bigger spring than the OEM and it works a lot better now.
Great video and just what I was looking for. Do you think this would work on a UTV roof rack? Do you think it would vibrate loose while riding on trails?
Could alwyas put another srap across the top to secure while mobile
Great idea, but how to you prevent someone steeling the cases
2 inch’s are not long enough for the pelican 1600 cases.. I wonder if the cases were modified over the years.
How do you keep it from being stolen?
Nobody is going to be able to answer this, but what's a good solution for strapping down a pelican cargo case (BX80) in the back of a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 boot (trunk) space nice and tidy in the corner? I've tried using some 1in wide camp fridge tie down straps (basically 1m long tie down straps) but it doesn't work for what I want. Something similar to what's in this video would be great but that wont exactly work because it's on flat surface (carpet).
Great DIY and ingenuity to make it mount great. I would add blue loctite on the screw for extra security but that's just me. Great setup!
Sweet thanks for sharing!!
I'd argue that the chances of somebody grabbing your pelican boxes and running away with them is greater than water creeping in though holes on the bottom and damaging anything. The holes can be plugged later. If somebody takes your stuff it doesn't matter. Yes you can cable lock them to the rack but that is not nearly as secure as being bolted to the rack from the inside.
convenience vs security. Agreed. With a sharp knife, the ratchet strap can be cut in two seconds. Bolt cutters can not get at U-bolts if they are tight between the rack and roof of the Taco.
Great great video super useful 👍👌
New subscriber. Even though I don't own a Toyota, I have a 1995 4WD Suburban that I'm outfitting for my photography expeditions. But either way I'm picking up some good ideas that I can use from your channel. Do you have a video for your roof rack...very difficult to come across aftermarket accessories for my type of vehicle (if I had a 4Runner I'd be golden).
How do you tighten it to keep it from sliding? Im trying to mount a large 5 foot box the same way but it slides around.
You've said it takes 20 sec to take cases off and that's why I put bolts through my cases :)
Great idea I assume this will waive the pelican life time warranty even though it such a non important area.
Hey neighbor! I know that Miner's!
haha howdy!
Hey, you got a down vote! Now you know your getting somewhere in TH-cam land! Great solution for roof top storage.
What about if the case only has the locks on the front?
Hi I got two cross bar u think I can tight with racket? Overland box ?
two things i would add, lock tight to the bolt. Second use two mini washers to get more meat strength on the outsides where the most tension is at.
Awesome content, but I am curious how you prevent theft with that easy release?
This is great! Thanks for sharing!
Could you repaint used Pelican cases like this?
Great idea. Any idea how to lock them to the rack? A knife and they are gone.
A quick cable lock if your in theft prone area. Otherwise I don’t keep them up there unless I’m on a trip and usually that’s off-road
thanks for the video! i got a pelican case on the way and i'll be mounting it like this.
Love your creativity. Great job. Was looking for something like this. Thumbs up!!
Is this in Los Osos? That shopping center looks familiar!
Great idea on the straps. If you're going international, you better put the holes in your case or one day you'll come back to your truck and find your cases missing.
I wanna see the roof rack build video!!!
Thank you so much for this! I've been holding off on buying the ROAM 95L box because of the price and love this solution way more since I have a 1650 collecting dust. This saves me almost $500 for a box!
Great idea! Looks clean and keeps the cases in tact to be used for anything even if you no longer want them roof mounted.
Thanks Brandon, and yep thats the main motivation for this. No need to make case useful for only one purpose.
Broverlander spends years putting tons of shit on truck. Goes on broverlander trip and truck breaks and he has no idea what to do. Atleast he has a bunch of random shit on and in his truck like pelican cases and onboard air 😂
Plus adds what looks to be a 1/8th inch skid plate. What’s the point LOL
lol I was thinking the same thing! Haha good thing I just enjoy working on the truck and spending time outdoors
hello ! nice trick with the cases - question tho , how did the truck handle with weight up on the front cab rack ? tippy ? or how about highway crosswinds etc. contemplating a safari rack but concerned about rollover or top heavy . thoughts ? thanks
No frills video and straight forward. Great idea, thank you for taking the time to share. I'll be taking a look at this option on my cases.
Really enjoy your vids genius idea on the mounting. Went to a few Home Depot’s etc couldn’t find the same bolts. Found a good option though. Question for you is you think a 5/16 8 2&3/4 length stainless steel would be sturdy enough? Gonna put some loctite on the threads...
Great idea! I just subscribed, thanks for sharing!!
Adam, Melbourne Australia
Harbor freight 15ft racheting band clamps are $7 each, much more affordable option to the ones on Amazon
Same price right? $7 each or $14 for 2
@@OverlandUnderBudget $7 each for 15ft straps. I thought I heard you say $20 each for 7ft in the video
Thank you so much. I have cases arriving soon and was wondering how I would mount them. This seems ideal.
how do you feel about the rotopax gas cans bloating on the roof rack? then you have to stand them up to vent them everyday, which is a bitch because you can't get the mount off because the bloat makes it too tight.
A great idea, thanks for sharing this. I really didn't want to drill through my cases to mount them.
Thank you so so much for this amazing idea dude!
@RROverland
Awesome vid! Now I can use my old pelican case on my roof rack without drilling. Thank!
Great idea for mounting cases. You are right that it doesn't make sense to puncture an expensive waterproof case. The video was great. Thanks -
What did you do to the trans?
Great Video! Very Informative and Detail! Thank you!
Great video!!! So simpe on how to hook this up!!! Thanks
Thank you sir, great idea
This video covered exactly what I was looking for. What a perfect idea.
That is a great idea. Thanks.
With your current set up what is your MPG? Im just curious. Cool video btw!
How many marshmallows can you fit per case ?
These are the questions we should all be asking :) I think about 2,300!
Thanks for the idea. Thank you
DUDE, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
still you Drill a Hole in it on your Pelican Cases @ the Latches 👍😷✌