There is a company out there that makes a very sturdy mount just for the action packer. Google action packer mount and I'm sure you can find it.

Edit: Swag Off Road


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8 Gallon Rubber Maid Action Packer Baja Bins

 

They've had those at REI, Cabelas and Gander Mountain in various sizes for years, I have a half dozen or so that I use for camping, storage, road trips etc... I even have 3 of the larger ones and they fit perfectly in my Thule safari rack. Have had them up there for 6-7 hours while driving up to Nicolet National Forest in the rain and nothing inside them got wet.

 

Where were you riding in the NF?

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^White Rock Mtn., Hurricane Creek, and then Natural Dam areas

 

Yep... been looking at getting one of these.

 

Overland Journal did a review of storage containers, including this one. IIRC, their criticisms were that it didn't protect during the water test (they used a hose to direct water at various angles), and the volumetric efficiency is very low (little storage space for the space the container used due to thick sides). They did like the price (if you read the article, you'll understand why--these are quite inexpensive compared to the more exotic cases tested).

I have been using two cheap, gray Sterilite totes I bought at Wal-mart, and one black one I bought in the BX (it's just the right size to fit my trail rack; I've looked and never found any others that do). I've been in some very heavy downpours that lasted for many hours several times, yet nothing inside has ever gotten wet. So, I wonder about the water test they ran. Yes, you can see where mine don't seal very well, but rainfall just doesn't get in there, so is directing a hose from the side a fair test of water tightness in heavy downpours? I'm certain mine would fail such a test. As for volumetric efficiency: If you're using these inside of your Jeep, space is probably critical. If you have an overhead rack, it's probably less so. I use mine in both places, depending on the trip, so that's why I chose something with a very high efficiency. They are not as strong as the Rubbermaid or some of the other options, but they work for me.

 

I'm just starting some light camping/exploring mods for my 2013 JKUR. Southern Nevada, and I don't go out of my way to crawl on rocks. The deal is that I'm a semi-newb 4 wheeler and wont always pick the best lines if I hit a hard spot. Lots of fire roads, washes, sand (sometimes deep) and sharp shale rock that I occasionally have to bounce over.

Funds are limited, so where in the priority ranking should I put belly armor and what kinds?

I'm looking at AEV rear diff slider, ARB front diff cover, Rock-hard oil/tranny/transfer, and an evap skid. Trade off is if I armor the bottom, might not be able to swing bumpers.

Are you exploring type guys using any armor?

Thanks!

-Shayne

 

oil pan and front/rear diff covers are a priority. i`d relocate the EVAP cannister before I`d skid it. Other than that, the stock skids do a pretty good job.

 

The 2012+ already have EVAP skid from the factory.. Granted not the most heavy duty, but it should suffice.
Also take a look at the EVO MFG ProTeK Skid System. hxxp://www.offroadevolution.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=EVO-PROTEK