Securing cargo for road trip?

[Gladdox]

We're about to take our first road trip in the Bronco! We plan to have the soft top down most of the trip. In addition to our luggage, we'll have some valuables with us (laptop, camera, Steam Deck, etc.).

What are some practical steps we can take to secure our stuff on a road trip, whether the soft top is up or down?

Once we get to our lodgings, we'll put the top up, install the windows, and don't plan on leaving anything in the Bronco overnight. But I'm thinking more about when we stop for food, gas, or sightseeing. I don't want to worry that someone will see a crime of opportunity and walk off with one of our bags. Or we hit a bump at highway speeds and something flies out.

Would tethering our backpacks to the cargo hooks with a bike lock work? Cargo net? What about those retractable cargo covers? I'm not looking for a full Diabolical security enclosure -- just a modest deterrent that gives me some peace of mind.

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[BlueBronco]

How about cutting a piece of plywood so it sits above the cargo area, similar to the referenced enclosure? This would cover up any luggage, keep the honest person from reaching back there and at least make a criminal have to work at getting your stuff (which they won't, they want quick, easy and gone)

 

[Happycampinman]

I bought two plastic storage bins with lids and wheels and put our bags inside. With the lid closed everything stays put and it was heavy enough to not worry about blowing out with the top down. Kept everything out of site and was easy to pull when we stopped for the night at the hotel.

 

[Gladdox]

How about cutting a piece of plywood so it sits above the cargo area, similar to the referenced enclosure? This would cover up any luggage, keep the honest person from reaching back there and at least make a criminal have to work at getting your stuff (which they won't, they want quick, easy and gone)

That's not a bad idea, thanks. How would the plywood get secured so that it itself doesn't fly out or wobble at speed?

 

[Gladdox]

I bought two plastic storage bins with lids and wheels and put our bags inside. With the lid closed everything stays put and it was heavy enough to not worry about blowing out with the top down. Kept everything out of site and was easy to pull when we stopped for the night at the hotel.

Thanks! Would you happen to have a link to the ones you bought?

 

[Happycampinman]

Thanks! Would you happen to have a link to the ones you bought?
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Sorry, No link. I bought the storage bins at Lowe’s. But I am sure you can get the size you’d want at WalMart or Home Depot also.

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