How to mount a Pelican case to your roof rack without drilling through the base!

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  • @MitchMartinEngineer
    @MitchMartinEngineer 4 роки тому +43

    Good vid! Only thing I might add is a little bit of blue loctite to the threads so they don't vibrate out.

    • @JohnSmith-oj9hi
      @JohnSmith-oj9hi 3 роки тому +1

      I was literally writing the same thing. Lol. Great recommendation

    • @madcratebuilder
      @madcratebuilder 3 роки тому +2

      I think blue LT reacts badly with plastic.

  • @venkatasaiganji9994
    @venkatasaiganji9994 4 роки тому +16

    You are so humble, man. Appreciate all the effort in sharing this with us.

  • @jpht.adventures
    @jpht.adventures 2 роки тому +1

    Finally someone with some common sense to not ruin their perfectly good case by drilling. 👏

  • @SeanFilms19
    @SeanFilms19 4 роки тому +6

    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!

  • @pmichaelcarl
    @pmichaelcarl 3 роки тому +10

    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!

  • @uddyalok23
    @uddyalok23 9 місяців тому

    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!

  • @Cyn.micaela
    @Cyn.micaela 3 роки тому +3

    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👍

  • @juanjmolina
    @juanjmolina 4 роки тому +28

    Harbor Freight Apache Cases work fine too.. Thats a legit mod. thanks for the share.

    • @solosaga5091
      @solosaga5091 4 роки тому +3

      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.

    • @lesstraveled4740
      @lesstraveled4740 4 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @twotwentyswift
      @twotwentyswift 3 роки тому

      Does anyone know how they stand up to prolonged exposure to the sun? Cheaper plastics really go south in a hurry from UV rays.

    • @juanjmolina
      @juanjmolina 3 роки тому

      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

    • @twotwentyswift
      @twotwentyswift 3 роки тому +1

      @@juanjmolina Hopefully they last you for many years to come!

  • @peacewarrior9500
    @peacewarrior9500 4 роки тому +5

    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!

  • @dewarner12
    @dewarner12 2 роки тому

    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 -

  • @punknjt_italy8331
    @punknjt_italy8331 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @jlj209
    @jlj209 3 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @AdventureWithDanan
    @AdventureWithDanan 3 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @johnmichaels4330
    @johnmichaels4330 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @DakomaOutdoors
    @DakomaOutdoors 3 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @jonnybkuehl878
    @jonnybkuehl878 4 роки тому +4

    Very cool! Yes I agree, you should do a video on building the roof rack. I'm planning on building one for our Forester.

  • @Michael-pz6oj
    @Michael-pz6oj 4 роки тому +1

    by far the best overlanding channel on YT. cheers bud keep it up

  • @zman92630
    @zman92630 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @77Loucas77
    @77Loucas77 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @davepotato101
    @davepotato101 3 роки тому

    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👍

  • @dbottita
    @dbottita 3 роки тому

    Outstanding video. You are on point without all the BS music and camera tricks. Thanks for the effort!

  • @jefflowervideo
    @jefflowervideo Рік тому

    A great idea, thanks for sharing this. I really didn't want to drill through my cases to mount them.

  • @toastytalks6348
    @toastytalks6348 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely incredible video simple DIY without making it complex. Yet very effective and efficient awesome

  • @hv4285
    @hv4285 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @namunyoska2
    @namunyoska2 2 роки тому +6

    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!

    • @cwhyadventures8166
      @cwhyadventures8166 Рік тому

      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.

  • @kokifreedom3563
    @kokifreedom3563 Рік тому

    This video covered exactly what I was looking for. What a perfect idea.

  • @byammine
    @byammine 4 роки тому +1

    Great idea! Looks clean and keeps the cases in tact to be used for anything even if you no longer want them roof mounted.

    • @OverlandUnderBudget
      @OverlandUnderBudget  4 роки тому

      Thanks Brandon, and yep thats the main motivation for this. No need to make case useful for only one purpose.

  • @chrisgarcia3864
    @chrisgarcia3864 2 роки тому

    Awesome vid! Now I can use my old pelican case on my roof rack without drilling. Thank!

  • @Jfeo79
    @Jfeo79 4 роки тому +6

    Possible raffle of one of yr custom built rack to get transmission squared away?

  • @wendycamp307
    @wendycamp307 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the detailed showing. What. A cleaver idea. Truly appreciate it.😊

  • @whiskeyshikesbikes6150
    @whiskeyshikesbikes6150 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great idea to save the integrity of the cases. Great job

  • @Eli_goes_camping
    @Eli_goes_camping 3 роки тому

    I can see that you can lock the handles to the rack with something like a chain lock. This is great!

  • @robirwin9514
    @robirwin9514 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I have cases arriving soon and was wondering how I would mount them. This seems ideal.

  • @SuccessInSightPodcast
    @SuccessInSightPodcast 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Your video is great. This definitely the outfitting that I was looking for for my Overlanding. Now the decision is to choose between Pelican & Roam Cases. Keep up the great work.

    • @7Siopao
      @7Siopao 3 роки тому

      In the same predicament choosing between the Pelican or Roam case. One thing for me is, I want to be able to lock the case to my front runner roof rack.

  • @InGratitudeIam
    @InGratitudeIam Рік тому

    Elegant, simple, effective. Nice!

  • @solosaga5091
    @solosaga5091 4 роки тому

    Totally agree with the "dirty truck" comment! There's just something not right about a clean off-road vehicle. Excellent mount idea, btw!

  • @Jimmy_Travis
    @Jimmy_Travis 4 роки тому +3

    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

    • @olivervazquez4560
      @olivervazquez4560 3 роки тому +1

      Have you considered a long heavier duty bungee cord?

  • @johnpittelli6063
    @johnpittelli6063 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @Kneedeepinstock
    @Kneedeepinstock Рік тому +1

    Simple and brilliant! Def. The best mod I’ve seen. Will be trying this. If roof cases weren’t so freakin expensive we wouldn’t even need to do this but right on!

  • @mjenner89
    @mjenner89 4 роки тому +4

    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.

    • @OverlandUnderBudget
      @OverlandUnderBudget  4 роки тому +6

      If your parking somewhere you think they might get stolen, a quick cable lock works perfectly and I keep some in the truck

  • @MrBluoct
    @MrBluoct 4 роки тому +2

    This vid and others-
    Ingenuity in spades 🤙

  • @quincybirwood2629
    @quincybirwood2629 Рік тому

    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.

  • @nate4036
    @nate4036 3 роки тому

    Wonder if you should put some thread locker or silicone or just something to keep the screw firmly in place

  • @johnmichaels4330
    @johnmichaels4330 11 місяців тому +1

    Never send a standard to do a phillips' job. 🤣 this is a great idea, thanks man.

  • @Mall_Crawling_X
    @Mall_Crawling_X 2 роки тому

    thanks for the video! i got a pelican case on the way and i'll be mounting it like this.

  • @PyrateRumRunner
    @PyrateRumRunner 4 роки тому +1

    Great idea. Any idea how to lock them to the rack? A knife and they are gone.

    • @OverlandUnderBudget
      @OverlandUnderBudget  4 роки тому +1

      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

  • @prophetseven728
    @prophetseven728 3 роки тому

    Thank You! You Saved me Thousands and a ton of Space!

  • @kirkhamster0024
    @kirkhamster0024 Рік тому

    Such a cool solution. Thanks for sharing.

  • @samiAK813
    @samiAK813 Рік тому

    Awesome content, but I am curious how you prevent theft with that easy release?

  • @stealthnthunder
    @stealthnthunder Рік тому

    Great Video! Very Informative and Detail! Thank you!

  • @OutLan
    @OutLan 2 роки тому

    This is great! Thanks for sharing!
    Could you repaint used Pelican cases like this?

  • @momomotorsports
    @momomotorsports 3 роки тому +1

    How do you keep it from being stolen?

  • @tonyblonie
    @tonyblonie 4 роки тому +3

    Add a little LockTite to the threads to keep them from vibrating loose maybe?

    • @OverlandUnderBudget
      @OverlandUnderBudget  4 роки тому

      Could definitely do that! However in my specific case there is enough tension on the post and screw That it hold nice and snug.

    • @dean_murray
      @dean_murray 3 роки тому

      Not sure specifically with the polycarbonate of pelican case but I have had loctite cause plastic to become super brittle and disintegrate

  • @H.pylori
    @H.pylori 3 роки тому

    Love your creativity. Great job. Was looking for something like this. Thumbs up!!

  • @TylerAdamsMedia
    @TylerAdamsMedia Рік тому

    Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @Evepc_Tucson
    @Evepc_Tucson Рік тому

    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

  • @kraiggknary7156
    @kraiggknary7156 3 роки тому +1

    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?

    • @nicholask7347
      @nicholask7347 3 роки тому

      Could alwyas put another srap across the top to secure while mobile

  • @RobertVinet
    @RobertVinet 4 роки тому

    Love the creative thinking and solutions.

  • @BetaRedActual
    @BetaRedActual 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @nickkatchmar5408
    @nickkatchmar5408 7 місяців тому

    Patent pending…… awesome bud. well done!

  • @KS-ml2ki
    @KS-ml2ki Рік тому

    Can you mount the case the other direction? Like across the front..not perpendicular...?

  • @abc123def98
    @abc123def98 3 роки тому

    Is this in Los Osos? That shopping center looks familiar!

  • @Brsotr
    @Brsotr 3 роки тому

    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...

  • @jdmvanlife
    @jdmvanlife Рік тому

    Thank you! Incredibly informative as well truly appreciate this

  • @ernestk4483
    @ernestk4483 4 роки тому

    Awesome video, thanks! I just found 2 pelican 1600’s for $120.

  • @lostagain2992
    @lostagain2992 Рік тому

    I know this is old but it’s still great! Thanks!

  • @dab0yhdizzle
    @dab0yhdizzle 5 місяців тому

    Hi I got two cross bar u think I can tight with racket? Overland box ?

  • @rael6_4wd
    @rael6_4wd 3 роки тому

    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. 😉

  • @kiykim277
    @kiykim277 3 роки тому

    you sir is a genius!!!

  • @jonnybkuehl878
    @jonnybkuehl878 4 роки тому +1

    I understand why people bolt them to the roof. For security purposes. Is there a way to make this setup theft proof?

    • @OverlandUnderBudget
      @OverlandUnderBudget  4 роки тому

      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.

  • @nicholask7347
    @nicholask7347 3 роки тому

    First video, great ideas, new subscriber. If this one was economical as well as maintaining the waterproof integrity of the case, other videos are going to be great as well.

  • @noctilucent7396
    @noctilucent7396 4 роки тому +1

    Drilling in them seems so counterintuitive, we have the exact same watch btw. I've had mine for 5 years still going strong.

  • @rockymtnredneck4888
    @rockymtnredneck4888 4 роки тому

    Hey, you got a down vote! Now you know your getting somewhere in UA-cam land! Great solution for roof top storage.

  • @MtnBnd
    @MtnBnd 4 роки тому

    This exactly what I’ve been looking for ! Thanks for the great tip !!

  • @scottt4081
    @scottt4081 3 роки тому

    Do you twist closed the pressure vent or leave it open?

  • @luminari_productions
    @luminari_productions 8 місяців тому

    Great idea I assume this will waive the pelican life time warranty even though it such a non important area.

  • @bencarter1106
    @bencarter1106 2 роки тому

    incredible vehicle!

  • @The_Bearded_Lady
    @The_Bearded_Lady 4 роки тому

    maybe if you had 2 short ones for each case if would be super easy and fast and just has to go around one bar each? do you think that would still be strong and work?

  • @danielyoshimura3059
    @danielyoshimura3059 3 роки тому

    2 inch’s are not long enough for the pelican 1600 cases.. I wonder if the cases were modified over the years.

  • @Threedaysextension
    @Threedaysextension 3 роки тому

    With your current set up what is your MPG? Im just curious. Cool video btw!

  • @mickeyblueyes
    @mickeyblueyes 11 місяців тому

    great idea, good work!

  • @S.McCall_ICNPro
    @S.McCall_ICNPro 2 місяці тому

    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).

  • @elijahstonebreaker8213
    @elijahstonebreaker8213 3 роки тому

    Great idea, but how to you prevent someone steeling the cases

  • @adidas4275
    @adidas4275 4 роки тому

    Great idea. The 4020 .... how much weight would you feel comfortable on it?

    • @OverlandUnderBudget
      @OverlandUnderBudget  4 роки тому +1

      The aluminum is crazy strong, i stand on the roof and have almost zero flex in the rack

    • @adidas4275
      @adidas4275 4 роки тому

      @@OverlandUnderBudget that is great to hear. I am redoing my rack and was thinking of moving to 4020 vs box tubing steel.
      Thanks

  • @veliksami
    @veliksami 3 роки тому

    This is good but any idea on how to secure it so that someone doesn't steal the box?

  • @TheTorkerman
    @TheTorkerman 3 роки тому

    Great idea! I just subscribed, thanks for sharing!!
    Adam, Melbourne Australia

  • @photog1529
    @photog1529 3 роки тому

    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).

  • @jasondanderson3097
    @jasondanderson3097 9 місяців тому

    Awesome mod! Thanks for sharing

  • @Antho2529
    @Antho2529 4 роки тому

    What version of the snorkel do you have?

  • @SkankyAlex
    @SkankyAlex 2 роки тому

    Are these the Pelican 1550?

  • @UrbanOverlanding
    @UrbanOverlanding 2 роки тому

    This is a great hack love it! Subbed

  • @MikeMacias
    @MikeMacias 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @obviousgreyman
    @obviousgreyman 4 роки тому

    You should look into using NRS straps rather than the ratchets much easier and faster to use although probably not quite as secure.

  • @raulsanchez8322
    @raulsanchez8322 4 місяці тому

    DUDE, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

  • @ventureall-terrain2297
    @ventureall-terrain2297 2 роки тому

    Great video!!! So simpe on how to hook this up!!! Thanks

  • @PyrateRumRunner
    @PyrateRumRunner 4 роки тому

    What did you do to the trans?

  • @Knifenerd
    @Knifenerd 4 роки тому +1

    super useful content and excellent video........earned my sub.

  • @hunterbrock2347
    @hunterbrock2347 4 роки тому

    When do we get the details on that front bumper?

  • @Deagles456
    @Deagles456 4 роки тому

    What about if the case only has the locks on the front?

  • @jonathanmartin8517
    @jonathanmartin8517 9 місяців тому

    BRILLIANT!