I trying “Yeti Cargo box 30L” on the rack

[George]

I tried 2 directions. No idea which is better.
I think there is three ways to mount it on the rack.
1 . Drill some holes at the bottom. Screw box on the factory rack holes. I don’t want to do this.
2. use some straps tie down . But somebody may steal the whole box.
3. Use aluminum straps make mounting rack. Hook to the box strap hole.

I m try #2 for now.

 

[sieg]

YETI Silo 6 Gallon Water Cooler Mount
Drill this to bolt it to the four threaded holes in the rack.

 

[George]

YETI Silo 6 Gallon Water Cooler Mount
Drill this to bolt it to the four threaded holes in the rack.

I found this will permanent mount.
Thinking maybe has some third party top box mounting plate on market? So I can take this box to my other bike or car….

 

[SneakyDingo]

I found this will permanent mount.
Thinking maybe has some third party top box mounting plate on market? So I can take this box to my other bike or car….

The plate mounts permanently, but the box can be released and taken with you. That's loosening the straps to release the hooks that hold the Yeti to the plate. So the question is how often would you want to take the PLATE with you, not the box?

FWIW, my experience in this has been that I made a custom Milwaukee Packout mount system for my bike because I frequently unclip and attach 2-3 different solutions to the top (you can read about it here). That plate stays "permanently" attached to the bike, and the units that are clipped and unclipped come with me. I've been using this long term now and aside from potentially using a material that's too flexible for the mounting surface (ACB, would use a HDPE cutting board instead next time first), the solution has worked out really well.

If you do want to take the plate with you, keep in mind that you can buy an electric screwdriver nowadays for about $30, which makes the unscrewing out of the mounting holes problem much easier to deal with.

 

[George]

The plate mounts permanently, but the box can be released and taken with you. That's loosening the straps to release the hooks that hold the Yeti to the plate. So the question is how often would you want to take the PLATE with you, not the box?

FWIW, my experience in this has been that I made a custom Milwaukee Packout mount system for my bike because I frequently unclip and attach 2-3 different solutions to the top (you can read about it here). That plate stays "permanently" attached to the bike, and the units that are clipped and unclipped come with me. I've been using this long term now and aside from potentially using a material that's too flexible for the mounting surface (ACB, would use a HDPE cutting board instead next time first), the solution has worked out really well.

If you do want to take the plate with you, keep in mind that you can buy an electric screwdriver nowadays for about $30, which makes the unscrewing out of the mounting holes problem much easier to deal with.

Yes I see , it can be quick release. Do you have any way to prevent theft? Looks like the nylon straps are easy to be cut.

 

[SneakyDingo]

Realistically, the crate is made of plastic. It's not gonna be that difficult for someone to get in there with a portable sawzall or oscillating tool. We should establish that first because your theft solutions will reflect this.

Preventing theft to me means bringing whatever's inside with me and making it seem the least attractive option possible to steal, or basically no benefit. Anything on the back of the bike can be stolen, so it comes down to how much are you willing to lose? My solution today is to use one of these bags as an insert to the crate (internal dimensions +1" or +2" in each direction); the bag goes in the crate, and when I get to the destination the bag comes with me. It's the least cool option of least cool options and the crate itself can be stolen, but it works really well.

Generically these are tie down straps, so the first thing that comes to mind is locking tie down straps, but the 1/8" steel wound cable on the inside will likely not like tight radius bends like you'd need to pass it through the little hooks. You could also run a 1/8" cable through one of those corner holes on the Yeti crate to the mounting plate with a padlock, kinda like someone would do for a bicycle seat to the frame, but I know from experience that the right tool will go through that with almost no noise in about 0.5 seconds.



I personally would drive screws through the bottom of the Yeti crate into the rear rack's M6 bolt points, forego the quick mount system, use the shopping tote for anything I was going to bring with me and call it good. Even if they steal the crate, they're getting one with 4 holes in the bottom. The added benefit of the shopping tote approach is if it's raining cats and dogs outside, you can load at your leisure inside, bring it outside, drop it in the box in all of 2 seconds, and then be on your way. I change between my rear storage options every other day, which is why the solution needed to be quick release.

Another option is to use something like a Givi mounting plate instead of the Yeti one, or mount your Yeti plate to that. An adapter to an adapter sort of thing. It'll work, but it'll be heavier and look weird.

 

[NMCoyote]

You’re thinking about drilling holes in a $300 case? And it looks kinda fugly to be honest with you, just sayin

 

[Shoot870p]

I would look at a less expensive box to start with. Once you drill it the holes are going to be there. If you “need” that specific color I see it but look at other options. Just my thoughts. I’m still using the milk crate but I do not ride every dat.

 

[George]

You’re thinking about drilling holes in a $300 case? And it looks kinda fugly to be honest with you, just sayin

Because Motorcycle top case in Canada price not lower than this YETI box.....
So I didn't make up my mind to drill the hole.
Maybe go back to the milk box.

 

[oldskool]

Because Motorcycle top case in Canada price not lower than this YETI box.....
So I didn't make up my mind to drill the hole.
Maybe go back to the milk box.

Nothing wrong with a milk crate IF it fills your needs. I use a Big Ant but my needs are likely different from yours. If you want a lockable dry box it will fall short. You already bought the yeti to mount on the CT...? Do you have use for it if you do not use it for that purpose? I wouldn't let the idea of drilling holes in the bottom to anchor it solidly to the rack IF it fills your needs stop you. It's your bike and it matters not if I like it or not. If it will accomplish your goals drill it, make a doubler that is the size of the inside bottom to give long term strength rather than having small areas of the bottom of the Yeti stressed. Using external straps in addition to the mounting hardware is a good idea for long hauls and or rough rides. They will help hold the box securely while underway, the interior bolts will keep it from being easily stolen.
As to the direction long ways fore and aft is better than overhanging port and starboard IMHO. If you do not think it will work can you return it while it still has tags and is unmolested?

 

[m in sc]

an inside doubler panel (aluminum) is a great idea to secure it. use bonded washers/silicone on the inside if you need it water proof.