And are they worth the money or am I better just going to tesco or somewhere and getting some generic storage boxes that fit into my space?
The flat dog boxes will fit as the space was originally made for them but are there better quality/ cheaper things out there?
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16th Sep 2014 8:18 am
James W
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I have three of these and the matching roof bag for them. They are more than strong enough to stand on, don't flex and haven't chipped, scratched or anything over several years of use.
BUT
The plastic clips on them are fiddly, make it hard to replace the lid as you have to somehow get them to hang 'out' as you replace the lid, and I have broken two over time (and I am very very careful with things). Would I buy more? yes, I thin they're good value but the plastic clips do get on my t s.
PS - You can buy replacement clips. Oh, and the internal dividers you can also buy from Flatdog are really useful too... I've got a few of them.
Hope this helps, let me know if you want any closeup photos etc.
James
16th Sep 2014 8:34 am
sailorboi
Member Since: 26 Oct 2012
Location: Bristol
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Thanks for the prompt and detailed response
I would like some pics of the inserts as they sound really useful
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16th Sep 2014 9:21 am
James W
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No problemo. I'll take a few photos later when I'm home.
James
16th Sep 2014 9:40 am
Captain Slow
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we simply went to Staples office supplies and got some really useful boxes. they are relatively cheap, stack well and are fairly robust. they also have the benefit of being see through so you can see what's in them. perfect for camping.Prince Harry's D3: G4 factory equipped D3 - expo rack, winch, roof lights, ladder, active locking rear diff, RAI, Melville & Moon seat covers, General Grabber ATs/ Goodyear Duratrac
16th Sep 2014 3:59 pm
Iguana
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I've been looking at something for the inside my Sankey, saw these on the bay but I know "Proper Job" sell these in Weston as well - Very cheap and cheerful, so probably not what you're looking for Simon:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Tier-3-Tier-4-...1c3ac7d599
Or may just make some Iggy/Ieuan
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I have a pull out draw system in my Sankey and I was looking for some type of storages boxes.
In the end I found some at Tesco not sure on the size but about L 500x D 300x H100, absolutely perfect.
They are clear, so you can see what's in them, wipe clean nice and easy and they cost £1 each.
Perfect , at that price I can afford to replace them when they break.
16th Sep 2014 10:07 pm
wiggs
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I use the wolf boxes ( flat dog ) in the sankey and my D4 for storage .
There ace .. Very very strong .
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16th Sep 2014 10:08 pm
Arlo
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P1DNC wrote:
They are clear, so you can see what's in them, wipe clean nice and easy and they cost £1 each.
Perfect , at that price I can afford to replace them when they break.
So do I!
My boxes are from Aldi. Twice a year they are available.
And it's allmost better to know what's inside!
16th Sep 2014 10:15 pm
sailorboi
Member Since: 26 Oct 2012
Location: Bristol
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Thanks guys
Seems to be a 50/50 split so far
I think I will have a look and if I can find some that are the right size an cheap I will try them
I do like the idea of the clear ones and being able to see what is in them, would save a lot of arguments 07 Java Black TD V6 D3, EGRs Blanked, Tow bar, Full dog guard & divider, LED Spots , DRLs, GG ATs, RLD Sump guard, RLD Spare Wheel Protector, D4 LED Rear Lights, Limo tints on boot and Midnight tint on rear windows, Kenwood screen with Garmin nav, Rear cameras, D4 Steering wheel with flappy paddles, T-max split charge system, Tree sliders, Prospeed roof rack & Ladder, Alisport fast road inter cooler,
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17th Sep 2014 12:01 am
SWR
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I have 4 wolf box by front runner. Exactly same design and price. Great bits of kit. Strong and robust. They stack securely as the lugs on the bottom of the box fit into the grooves on the lid.
The 4 corners are strong adding structure and support, they also have tie down holes to attach straps too. They are fully square boxes which I found hard to find in normal boxes, you normally get a slop to sides so lose space between the boxes when putting next to each other.
The only thing I would say, is The font runner boxes have holes in the bottom, It wasn't a problem when on the roof despite some serious long and heavy thunderstorm showers. But if you place them on wet ground and the ground floods, the water does come up through these holes so worth putting a bit of gaffa over the holes.
I agree the clips are awkward and sometimes have a habit of coming detached when undoing the lid, easy enough to reattach.
I also have a front runner Cub box, the baby brother to the wolf box. Same quality, different lid and clips much better, but more expensive for a smaller box.
Very pleased with them and yes I would buy more if needed.D3 HSE TDV6 Auto. Bonatti Grey.
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17th Sep 2014 7:10 am
James W
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I forgot to take some photos last night Sorry.
Here's some off my phone showing the boxes, the bag and the half-size inserts (i.e. two per box). Bizarrely I haven't got a photo of them in the box (two fit exactly). I have got a photo of them in my drawers as they (but an amazing stroke of luck) fit in there too (I bought extras for this). If you bear in mind that the boxes themselves aren't actually sealed, using these internal pouches as well as the boxes being in the outer bag make them pretty safe from the elements overall.
Pauches shown in my old TD5.
James
17th Sep 2014 8:01 am
Iguana
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Nice pics James, is that a home made "Drawer" bit of kit in the back of the Disco or something you've purchased?Iggy/Ieuan
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17th Sep 2014 12:35 pm
Tony686
Member Since: 23 Oct 2007
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I have used the wolf boxes for about 7 years. Same complaint about the clips but I would buy them again. I use 2-4 dependant on the type of trip.
I brought the extended lids also. These are stronger than the normal lids. I stack one on top of another and use them to to stand on to put up and down the roof tent. I am 20st and the stronger lid has been good so far!
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17th Sep 2014 5:38 pm
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I've used these in my van very good but no lids but are stackable and a lot cheaper than the wolf boxes
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so worth putting a bit of gaffa over the holes.
Sorry.
