Waterproof bag (or case) for boot luggage rack?

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Any suggestions welcome - be it bag, case or some kind of covering that will keep out the rain.

Many thanks,

 

Steve

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You can get an aluminium MX5 case. There`s one on Ebay as we speak. I used one for a few years with a boot rack & they work well.

Nowadays i ditched the rack & just use a boot bag. (also available on Ebay) Great bit of kit that you can store behind a seat so it`s always with you if needed.

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Thanks Dave.

Cannot see the MX5 case on ebay but a great thought; assume you found it fully waterproof?

Welcome any other thoughts - might also consider motorcycle bags as by definition they need to be pretty resilient.

Cheers

Steve

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-MX5-Suitcase-/111731969119?hash=item1a03be8c5f

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I have a bootbag and  would recommend them.

Used it for over a week in Scotland when the weather was really wet and the bag didnt leak.

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I bought a roof rack bag. It’s large but I fold the ends under the case and strap it to rack. Works a treat.

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Thanks Dipstick.

What is the make / type of bag?

I’d been looking at:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003WJ8DBO/ref=s9_simh_gw_p263_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1WY9RH6WDVTX3ZC5RTDD&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=577048787&pf_rd_i=desktop

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CX1SQG4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p263_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0YCXQNRZAMMASVGXF7EB&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=577049067&pf_rd_i=desktop

 

Aim is best option for an MX5 boot rack.

 

Cheers,

 

Steve

 

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We purchased this from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00U1G0HDI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

(It’s the raincover option on the page)

It’s meant as a rucksack cover but it’s elasticated all round and fits over a good sized bag on my boot rack, we used it on a trip to France in June and despite a heavy downpour on the way to the ferry port it kept everything dry.

Cliff

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This is what I bought:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280L-CAR-ROOF-RACK-BARS-CARGOTRAVEL-TOURING-LUGGAGE-CARRIER-SOFT-TOP-BAG-BOX-/181805512752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a5473f830

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OEM-MAZDA-MX5-MX-5-ALUMINIUM-SUITCASE-/261991458128?hash=item3cffe86550

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Hi Mutley

My boot rack is normal width but narrow to allow my PRHT to work when the rack is fitted. I use a motorcycle bag on it. We have used it in heavy rain and the contents stayed dry.

Here is a link for it: - 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BUSE-40L-Motorcycle-Duffel-bag-x/dp/B003WJ8DBO

 

Richard. 

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Hi,

Do you happen to still  have the details of the boot bag and mat as its just the sort of thing I’m looking for.

Thanks

Ned 

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http://www.boot-bag.com/mx5.htm

Have a search on Ebay too as they often sell them cheaper on there.

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Just a quick note to thank everyone for their thoughts.

 

In the end I went for the option recommended by Dipstick - cheers.