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06-06-2023, 01:32 PM
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Roof top storage bag
Hi,
I am currently planning my November hunting trip, there will be 3 of us and we will all be in my pickup. I have a Tundra double cab and frankly am running out of space. I need to pack enough for a 3-5 day camp out trip, and I am thinking of trying one of those waterproof roof bags. In the roof bag will go the tent (10x10 Alaknak), chairs, sleeping bags etc. Anyone has any experience with those bags? I started looking into those Prinsu type roof racks but I dont want to drill into my roof, so the cheapest options was one of those bags, my main concern is the weight that the roof can support.
TIA!
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06-06-2023, 01:40 PM
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Where are you going to put the game you harvest if you're already full?
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06-06-2023, 01:54 PM
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"I am running out of space" meant I am leaving room for the game harvested of course!
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06-06-2023, 02:00 PM
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One option to consider is a bed rack too - the sweet thing about those is that there are many modular goodies that you can attach to them (recovery boards, and, of course, with a Tundra, you pretty much NEED the spare RotoPax fuel tanks! )
May not work if you have a folding tonneau cover, though.
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06-06-2023, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stinky Buffalo
One option to consider is a bed rack too - the sweet thing about those is that there are many modular goodies that you can attach to them (recovery boards, and, of course, with a Tundra, you pretty much NEED the spare RotoPax fuel tanks! )
May not work if you have a folding tonneau cover, though.
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I have a toolbox which i find quite handy, plus I am looking for a fairly cheap option and I drive my snowdog in there so it will kind of be in the way....
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06-06-2023, 02:20 PM
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06-06-2023, 02:26 PM
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yes, theres a 21 cu ft on amazon that looks pretty good.
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06-06-2023, 02:26 PM
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06-08-2023, 11:41 AM
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bump
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06-08-2023, 01:45 PM
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I don't like the idea of a bag strapped to the roof. Lots of potential for damage to the roof. Also I'd rather use a Thule (or whatever brand) cargo box, that way it's locked and dry, but you'd have to buy a roof rack.
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06-08-2023, 01:54 PM
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3 guys and all your stuff in one truck? Get a utility trailer or another truck.
Who hunts and doesn't have a truck anyway?
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06-08-2023, 02:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tungsten,
3 guys and all your stuff in one truck? Get a utility trailer or another truck.
Who hunts and doesn't have a truck anyway?
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My 71 year old father and my brother are flying up from NB.
Let me re-phrase the question: has anyone used a rooftop bag on a pickup truck before, if yes any issues with weight capacity. Thank you for your feedback.
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06-08-2023, 05:18 PM
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I wouldn't trust a rooftop bag to keep the sleet and snow from soaking my sleeping bags and would find somewhere else to store those.
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06-08-2023, 08:21 PM
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They can also be noisy flapping in the wind, on smaller SUV’s.
Even if you do your best at positioning cargo in tightly.
TBark
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06-08-2023, 08:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aragor764
My 71 year old father and my brother are flying up from NB.
Let me re-phrase the question: has anyone used a rooftop bag on a pickup truck before, if yes any issues with weight capacity. Thank you for your feedback.
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Rent or borrow a utility trailer,this gets you another 1000lbs of capacity.Roof top thingy gets you what, 150 lbs?
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06-08-2023, 09:39 PM
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I used a Thule soft bag for years and loved it. Could really stuff it. Easy on and off, full access with all around zip. Was really nice to have gear and room.
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06-09-2023, 09:02 AM
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I do have another option, we have a large Yakima Skybox on our minivan. I could buy some cross bars and install that on the roof. Its a pretty long storage box so I am not sure it will fit, anyone tried it before?
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06-09-2023, 09:21 AM
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I am renting a uhaul 5’x8’ enclosed cargo trailer for our hunt this year. $220 for 11 days. As someone mentioned, an extra 1000 lbs of capacity. For the price, it’s a no brainer. I wouldn’t waste my money on those rooftop bags, for all the reasons everyone else mentioned.
My opinion only.
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06-09-2023, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aragor764
I do have another option, we have a large Yakima Skybox on our minivan. I could buy some cross bars and install that on the roof. Its a pretty long storage box so I am not sure it will fit, anyone tried it before?
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No question.. this is your answer... Much better solution since you already have the box. Go talk to a rack store, they'll let u know if it'll work.
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06-09-2023, 02:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JB_AOL
No question.. this is your answer... Much better solution since you already have the box. Go talk to a rack store, they'll let u know if it'll work.
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Absolutely!
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06-09-2023, 03:00 PM
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I just ordered this
Also thinking about building a custom rack to go on it out of extruded alumnium...more to come, thanks for everyones input!
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