You're right, the storage capacity of the Actionpackers is limited with the sloped walls. I like those Front Runner containers, thanks for the link.

I had to take a look at the Alu-Boxes. Very nice. I'm not opposed to spending money for good quality. I'm just afraid if they weren't securely mounted, they would be a target for theft just for the boxes, let alone the contents. Seems I'd have to have some type of permanent, lockable rack system, otherwise, I'd be paranoid about leaving my jeep unattended with those shiny, expensive-looking aluminum boxes, especially with a soft-top. I can see how they would be great for an overland vehicle though. My overlanding consists of traveling on the interstates from the flatlands of N. Florida to good trails and ORV parks in the hills and mountains of Georgia/Tennessee/Alabama.

 

I've seen those at Home Depot, but not the translucent type. Do you remember where you bought them?

 

Not specifically; I acquired the 4 at 4 different times. If you do an Internet search, you will come up with a supplier, but my recollection was that there was a minimum purchase of, perhaps, 10 units. There may be other places; sorry I can't be of more help (but they are out there).

 

I can get you better info after football practice tonight hopefully

 

Wolf 8011101 Spidy Cargo Net is similar to the one I used in my truck bed and now use in my Jeep.


And MOTORCYCLE ATV HELMET ELASTIC STRETCH CARGO NET BLUE is similar to the smaller ones I use.


Both of these I found on Amazon. Now I bought both of mine at a local auto parts store and have seen simian even at Walmart. They work great to hold stuff in place and are semi adjustable and give easy access as needed.

 

I used to strap everything -- recovery equipment, water/food/stove, cooler, fuel, camping gear, some tools, portable compressor, deflating/inflating stuff, etc'.
Too often, what I needed was deep under/behind other stuff.

At first, I wanted to divide the space with a shelve above the wheel wells.
Then, I took the idea a step further, and installed drawers at the bottom.
The drawer box contains 3 drawers of different sizes, which keep (mainly recovery gear & tools) in order and easy to find.
Above the drawers are the larger things like bags, water cans or fuel cans.



In the pic', the Jeep is not fully packed for travel/offroading -- just the drawers, Optima yellow tops and parts for dual battery setup.

 

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Interesting, I'd like to hear how those work out.

It's tiny I obviously didn't read the dimensions. But ought to keep a few items stored and out of the elements when the top is off

 

I built some boxes for the back of my 2dr because I never have the seats in and always have the top off and they work very well for securing my stuff the main middle box has a padlock and the two side ones have latches so they are for easy access

 

^^^^nicely done!!!!