Roof rack canvas/rubber bags for storage

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 16:05

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Roof Racks, Luggage Trays & Boxes

In this article we look at the pros and cons of using the roof of your vehicle for storage when travelling; discuss what not to carry on your roof; provide some helpful packing hints and finally some

snaggles

Hi I have a roof rack on prado which i to date have been using for camping, i.e tents and mattress and other accessories. I have just been covering with a heavy plastic cover and wrapping over tied down with straps.

i want to improve this by get a proper bags that is water/dust proof and easy to access.

Can someone point me in the right direction. The brands Southern cross canvas and bushranger have been passed on to date in conversations.

thanks in advance

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 16:12

Reply By: snaggles - Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 17:44

Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 17:44

Hi Kev,

are you aware if they make larger ones as i have a roll-up queensize matteress and considering an Oztent which are 2m long and would like to get it in it too.

on a slightly different note do you know of any gas bottle attachments that might fit to ARb roof rack?

cheers
snag

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 17:56

Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 17:56

I think they make full length ones for the ARB rack.
Check their website out for dimensions.

Also look at the Rhino website for gas bottle holders that should suit the ARB rack. A cheaper alternative is to use a milk crate.

Cheers Kev

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Follow Up By: snaggles - Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 18:01

Sunday, Jan 04, 2009 at 18:01

Thank you Kev

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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Jan 05, 2009 at 09:49

Monday, Jan 05, 2009 at 09:49

Snaggles,

I recommend you to rethink the idea of putting the Oztent inside the main bag.

The Oztent comes with its own waterproof bag and is best placed along one side of your roof rack, rather than trying to slide into the packrack bag.

I strap our Oztent alongside the mesh tray supported by the two rails and also the side of the tray itself. Easy to lift on and off and is secured by a pair of lockable, cut proof straps.

The canvas packa bag I use is for storage of the swags and other camping gear like chairs, tables (all foldable) and anything else that fits.

In my case, both the Outback Mesh Tray and the Canvas Packa Bag are local South Australian made products obtainable from SunShade Products/Roof Rack World in SA.

I would assume other Roof Rack World outlets would have the same, or similar products and because they are specialists in roof racks and accessories, they offer sound advice on what works and what doesn't, what is practical and what is not.

Cheers,
Bill