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dantastic



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What case for a Nanocom?
I have just ordered a Nanocom Evolution mk2.

I would like to get a hard case for it to protect it from bumps and possible water. I really like peli cases but I'm happy to have a look at other brands too.

Considering I need to fit the nanocom unit itself and also the cable, what case would be best suited? The peli 1040 looks like the closest fit but I don't think it will also fit the cable. It's not ideal... Any better ones out there??
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dave18



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Purity sure I have the 1120 for mine which is more than enough roof for the Nanocom, OBD cable and USB cable. Got mine 2nd hand on eBay about £40 I think maybe cheaper.
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Supacat



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+1 for pelican, especially if you can get them cheap on ebay. They stand up to abuse so well that a worn looking one is actually my preference. Thumbs Up
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Scoobeenut



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These are similar to peli cases but a whole lot cheaper and just as strong.
http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Instrument-Case/Pr314142000
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dantastic



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Those cases are all pretty big. Bit too big for just a nanocom and lead.
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Smaller ones do exist, I have one of these (not for a Nanocom) and it's decent:

http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/waterproo...dp/SG33492
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ChrisCM



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I’ve revived this thread as I’ve recently bought a Nanocom Evo in a recent group buy (thanks diesel driver!) As it’s an expensive bit of kit thought I’d better get a good quality, tough, case to protect it when I travel.

I found this case Peli Case 1120 on Amazon :


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It’s about the same size as the Box the Nanocom came in :


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I decided to use the case in the same way as the original box, with the cables underneath the Nanocom:



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I then put the base foam on the cables and sliced the main foam block so that it fitted on top of the cables, plucked out the foam to fit the Nanocom and put it on top :



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It all fits perfectly and I’m very pleased. Hope this is of help to anyone else who needs or is thinking of a case.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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bankz5152



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Pelicase is a bit much isnt it? Mines in an Amzn basics satnav case! Stays in the cubby, been there past 3 years without incident or damage!
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ChrisCM



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Each to their own! Whatever works for you. But this type of case does seem popular.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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bankz5152



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Oh yeah of course!
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Supacat



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bankz5152 wrote:
Pelicase is a bit much isnt it?


If you want the best. They really are a feat of engineering and like many things we purchase maybe a little OTT but then there is pleasure in having something that does the job with plenty in reserve.
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annette



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my stuff lives in a big zip bag.. the hawked pro, the blackbox and the idiot have their own.
most important is the silica gel in whatever you decide on Fixing Land Rovers in rural Guanacaste
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Harry.O



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I use a Peli 1060, it holds the Nanocom with it's OBD and USB leads perfectly, think it was £20 2nd hand off eBay although they are twice that new. It's a bit smaller than the 1120 /not as bulky so fits nicely into the cubby box.

I'd gladly buy another at the RRP, mine has travelled round West-Africa in the bottom of a rucksack for 3 years, it's been dropped, submerged and came off a Defender wing at 60mph after forgetting to pack it away before setting off Embarassed Despite a few scratches it's still doing it's job Very Happy 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
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Supacat



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We need a "Show us your Peli case/What do you keep in your Peli case" thread. 😊
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bankz5152



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Supacat wrote:
bankz5152 wrote:
Pelicase is a bit much isnt it?


If you want the best. They really are a feat of engineering and like many things we purchase maybe a little OTT but then there is pleasure in having something that does the job with plenty in reserve.


I see what youre saying but its like buying a pelicase for a satnav...
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