Solar Cargo Box - The Apollo by Packasport

[Packasport]

Hi Pugski Community - Packasport is launching a new product this fall called The Apollo.

For the Apollo, we modified our largest cargo box, the System 115, and installed the latest technology by our partner, Zamp Solar.
The Apollo is being designed to meet the needs of those that need both storage and power.

We are competing in Riptide, a local Shark Tank type of event in New York.
Packasport made it to the semi-finals! Now, we need votes to get to the Final Four.

Please take a moment to comment below my video as comments count as a vote.
The Packasport link is below:
https://www.i-hamptons.com/riptide-packasport

Looking forward to seeing you out on the road.
Many thanks!

 

[Dwight]

How would work on an overlander vehicle? Like a jeep?

 

[KingGrump]

Really like the graphic in the first photo.
What is the power from the solar panel for? EV batteries? Don't think my phone need that much juice.

 

[pete]

Like the look, and personally love fiberglass over standard ABS plastic but noted in my own search 6 yrs ago that many racks and vehicles top out at around 165/175 lbs total. That posed a decision for me in opting for lighter box given I'd be carrying 7/8 pairs of skis ..

I have an Explorer and was a bit on the shocked end that they rate their rack (not the crossbars) really low ... which for me I attribute to simply being over cautious or trying to keep center of mass lower, but still pretty low and my need to opt ABS.

Anyhow, with your boxes on the heavier side (while more rigid) .. there may be folks who need to consider the delta in mass. Course all things are a trade off.

nice looking box though and great possible solution for the Van life folk.

 

[Tricia]

Like the look, and personally love fiberglass over standard ABS plastic but noted in my own search 6 yrs ago that many racks and vehicles top out at around 165/175 lbs total. That posed a decision for me in opting for lighter box given I'd be carrying 7/8 pairs of skis ..

I have an Explorer and was a bit on the shocked end that they rate their rack (not the crossbars) really low ... which for me I attribute to simply being over cautious or trying to keep center of mass lower, but still pretty low and my need to opt ABS.

Anyhow, with your boxes on the heavier side (while more rigid) .. there may be folks who need to consider the delta in mass. Course all things are a trade off.

nice looking box though and great possible solution for the Van life folk.

The first thing that came to mind when I started reading your post was that it was also a concern for us. The second thought was....7/8 skis, that's cute. Try hauling 30 + for demos

 

[mdf]

I suspect that the load ratings on roof racks are so low because of crash safety, not because of overloading in everyday use.

 

[Philpug]

We have had up to 30 pairs of skis (w/o bindings) averaging about 10lb/pair plus the weight of the box on the top of the Yukon with multiple trips to Colorado...weight or instability hasn't been an issue.

 

[Tricia]

I just went through the list of others in the voting process. Currently Packasport has the second highest votes.
Keep it coming!

 

[pete]

The first thing that came to mind when I started reading your post was that it was also a concern for us. The second thought was....7/8 skis, that's cute. Try hauling 30 + for demos

braggarts!!!

wish I had your problem ... but as noted, I think a lot has to do more with the change in COG on a vehicle verses actual load bars.

works in skiing, cars too. Noted my Explorer has a lower than most limit .. it sits a bit higher and after their earlier issues in the 90's with roll overs, whether tires or vehicle it seems to me they're a bit more cautious.

 

[pete]

man, @Tricia and @Philpug could use the solar version and set up a nice crock pot to cook a meal for end of day. Chili and a few brews !!!!

 

[Philpug]

man, @Tricia and @Philpug could use the solar version and set up a nice crock pot to cook a meal for end of day. Chili and a few brews !!!!

I like the way you think.

 

[DanoT]

The solar box is clearly aimed at RVers who struggle to find enough RV roof space for fan vents, fridge vents, A/C, storage boxes, and solar panels.

 

[AmyPJ]

I voted by submitting a comment

 

[cantunamunch]

The solar box is clearly aimed at RVers who struggle to find enough RV roof space for fan vents, fridge vents, A/C, storage boxes, and solar panels.

Over this way, there is a thing where Packasports are mounted onto kayak trailers. This dovetails nicely into that.

 

[Off Grid Mobile]

Aloha @Packasport looking forward to your new apallo ad making your box even better year round . being from Bend Or it will work even better and now living on Kauai I can use it in both places

 

[Off Grid Mobile]

Woo hoo @Packasport first place at 2:00pm est 10/12/2019 https://www.i-hamptons.com/riptide-packasport congrats Packasport

 

[Tricia]

Bump. This campaign is in the final stretch.
Get in there and vote!

 

[Packasport]

I voted by submitting a comment

Thank you Amy!

 

[Packasport]

Over this way, there is a thing where Packasports are mounted onto kayak trailers. This dovetails nicely into that.

That's an interesting use. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Packasport]

Aloha @Packasport looking forward to your new apallo ad making your box even better year round . being from Bend Or it will work even better and now living on Kauai I can use it in both places

Thank you brother. I appreciate your comments!