Our recovery case had to clear the garage, and the water tank needed space beside the kitchen. Check the complete mounted setup before buying individual parts.
First question Does the complete mounted setup fit your cargo area, roof and garage?
Consider it when: You want removable luggage for clothing rather than another permanently mounted case.
Keep in mind: Our photographed duffel is unidentified. Water-resistant fabric does not establish waterproof seams or submersion protection.
Compare the details
Gear in this guide
Manufacturer information checked where available on the date shown with each product. Product versions and prices can change. A photo of our gear does not establish that it matches a current model.
WaterPORT DayTank
Current water tank reference
Our older tank beside the fridge. Its exact WaterPORT model is unconfirmed.
From our setup
We have not confirmed the model of our WaterPORT. Use the current DayTank dimensions to plan space, not to identify the tank in our photo.
Details that affect the fit
Current DayTank: 4 gal; 25.5 × 7.5 × 11 in
18 lb empty; 8 ft hose and five-pattern nozzle
The maker lists both 42 lb and 44 lb filled on the same page; confirm the load before mounting
Consider it when: You want a pressurized water tank for washing at the vehicle.
Before you choose: Plan for the tank, separate mount and full water weight at the hatch.
Evidence checked . Current specifications may differ from older gear.
Assembly in our archive. Hardware in this photo does not establish a current rack rating.
From our setup
Our rack carried camp gear above the 4Runner. Its generation and load rating are unconfirmed, so check the exact rack and vehicle limits for your setup.
Details that affect the fit
Victory branding is visible in our frost photo
Exact rack generation and installed dimensions unconfirmed
Consider it when: You are choosing vehicle-specific mounting space for your camp gear.
Keep in mind: Our rack generation is unknown. Check the exact fit, load limits and installed garage clearance.
Before you choose: Measure the installed height with rack, mounts and load before assuming garage clearance.
Evidence checked . Current specifications may differ from older gear.
The new rack’s first bumpy outing, from our September 2019 post. We have not identified its revision or load rating.
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The rack on its first bumpy outing, from our September 2019 post.
In our photo archive
Pelican Storm iM3220
The recovery case we used
The long case we used to keep the loaded vehicle low enough for our garage.
From our setup
Our recovery case was a Pelican Storm iM3220 without foam. It mounted to our Victory 4x4 rack using its own anchor points and cleared the garage. We did not record the total installed height. The figures below are Pelican’s current specifications, checked September 25, 2026; our older case may differ.
Affiliate link: This current listing is a reference for our older owned case. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Our March 2020 post shows a tan RTIC duffel in an at-home joke. Its model and size are unknown. Use the current Road Trip dimensions below to compare cargo space, not as measurements of our older bag.
Details that affect the fit
Current Road Trip Medium exterior: 22 × 9 × 14 in
Current Road Trip Large exterior: 28 × 12 × 17 in
RTIC describes the Road Trip fabric as water-resistant and abrasion-resistant, not waterproof
Consider it when: You want removable luggage for clothing rather than another permanently mounted case.
Keep in mind: Our photographed duffel is unidentified. Water-resistant fabric does not establish waterproof seams or submersion protection.
Before you choose: Measure the space left beside your fixed drawers and the opening needed to reach clothing. Keep bedding and clothing in separate kits if that makes arrival easier.
Evidence checked . Current specifications may differ from older gear.
The current 4-gallon model lists 25.5 × 7.5 × 11 inches and an 18 lb empty weight. Its page gives conflicting filled weights, 42 and 44 lb. Confirm the actual filled load and mount compatibility with WaterPORT; our tank model is unconfirmed.
Will a roof case clear my garage?
Measure the complete installed height: vehicle, rack, mounts and loaded case. Our long Pelican Storm iM3220 solved our earlier clearance problem, but we did not record the total height. A case’s standalone dimensions cannot settle that question for another vehicle.
Should clothing go in a duffel or a roof case?
A duffel can be lifted out when you arrive; a mounted case commits roof space and affects total vehicle height. Compare packed dimensions and access first. Our old RTIC photo does not identify a current bag or establish waterproof protection.
