You make fair points, though for me, I have no interest in guns, so it's
just a case to hold camp "valuables," like a maul, kitchen gear and other
things that can walk away.

I like the strap as well as it also fits the case for my Zamp folding solar
panel, which fits perfectly in that space. It is pricey, but a lot cheaper
than if I tried to do it myself.

-MB

On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 4:37 PM, Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com> wrote:

> Hi Ed and Mark,
>
> I purchased the GW cargo box and the locking strap last year.
>
>         I have to say I don’t love it.  It is just a gun case.  It sort of
> hurts my joyful spirit to be carrying around a gun case.  And, I think it
> is sort of a temptation.
>
> the locking roof rack bar is very nice but expensive.  I only have one for
> the case but two or three would be more useful but I’m not going to spend
> the money.
>
> I’d gladly sell my box locally for half price.
>
> The box is rather shallow get once full it can be very heavy if you chose
> to try to bring it up or down.  It is awkward to load and unload from any
> position including the window.
>
> I keep hoping for another option.
>
> What I’d love is a cap for the roof rack on hinges.
>
> Say a inch or two tall rim attached to the carriage loops and then hinged
> either across the front or down the center.  Then things can be stored out
> of sight and out of wind.
>
> Can someone fabricate that please!
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> On May 10, 2018, at 19:27, Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Edward V Barger <edvbarger@mac.com>
> wrote:
>
> > 1. Think I will watch Craigs list for a solid roof top storage box our 87
> > lives on the street here in Venice so think it will be more secure than a
> > bag
> >
>
> GoWesty sells a nice Cargo Box
> <http://www.gowesty.com/product/storage-organization/
> 24630/luggage-rack-cargo-box?v=>
> with an optional lock strap
> <http://www.gowesty.com/product/bumper-body-/23480/
> locking-strap-for-luggage-cargo-box?v=>
> that's pretty solid.
>
>
> > 2. I want to replace my old much used 2x6 two step red wood leveling
> > blocks with new light weight plastic ones  any recommendations
> >
>
> I picked up a set at an RV shop that works fine. Any brand will do.
>
>
> > 3. I still need a cover for the fuse block any one parting out a van have
> > one available ? Or do I do the pick a part thing hoping to find one ?
> >
>
> That's going to be tough. I don't recall ever seeing that on the sites of
> the usual suspects.
>
> 4. Considering placing the starter battery in the engine compartment  and
> > keeping the two batteries under the seats for every thing else I have not
> > run out of power as we have the solar 70 watt panel but if I move to a
> > truck fridge it could be dedicated to that  any thoughts
> >
>
> One under the driver and another under the sink would allow you to not mess
> with your starter battery. The engine compartment is cramped enough IMHO.
>
>
> Good luck,
> MB
>
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