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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039   
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I viewed these at the latest Adventure show and was underwhelmed.
They felt pretty flimsy and the plastic has a hard feel to it which from experience, can cause it to shatter or crack with a knock. Sortimo use a similar plastic in their box's and will, when hit, crack. I have no experience of Wolf box's doing this, but working with different container manufacturers, i have experience of the different materials used in containers which are thrown about and used in rough conditions. I've always prefered the slightly softer and flexible plastic used by DeWalt in their toolboxs, from the DS3000 to the current t stax and was looking for something similar to go on the roof rack instead of the wolf box. The Dewalt box's have an air release valve too. However, I found these; https://www.keter.com/en/22-tool-box It's a waterproof tool box with tote tray ( removable! ), metal locking clasps and stackable if you want to. It's manufactured from a flexible, softer plastic which means it'll handle being dropped, kicked, sat on, stood on and generally used as a box should be 
They come in at about £35 which is pretty reasonable for a 36litre waterproof box |
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4th Oct 2018 9:03pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039
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I primarily use Bosch, but 90% of my 18v range are in 2 Dewalt DS300. My tall ( router & Plunge saw ) Sortimo/Bosch box's are cracked, Dewalt still going strong.
The keter box's are identical in feel to the Dewalt. Interesting to see if the JCB version is the same one |
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4th Oct 2018 9:36pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17373 
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You'll also find the Keter boxes branded Magnusson at B&Q, and I think they're rebadged for other "own brand" sources too.
I bought a stack from B&Q on offer before Christmas last year and they seem to be holding up pretty well. |
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4th Oct 2018 9:43pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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We have some of the original green wolf boxes with high lids as used by the South African military.
Have examined some of the black ‘wolf’ boxes. Where I could mic up the wall thickness the black ones were slightly thinner. The flow pattern from the injection moulding process was more pronounced and the colour of the black ones were not as uniform. This made me wonder about the amount of reground/reclaimed plastic used and the injection cycle timing in comparison to the original green ones. They also seem more prone to damage in comparison to the green ones. So if you have the choice between the old green ones or the new black ones I would suggest you go for the green ones. Brendan |
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4th Oct 2018 10:00pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039
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B&Q have them still in stock, £32 each, well worth it. |
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5th Oct 2018 7:35pm |
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| TACK Member Since: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 1045 
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I use/used wolf boxes, pros and cons.
I have moved over to the 35 litre black really useful boxes which is. Stronger plastic than a normal really useful box. The size is a fraction smaller than the wolf inside, the wolf box external dimensions vs internal dimensions in my opinion is not as good as the RUF. The RUF is probably not as strong, but lighter, easier to open and close than a wolf and find packs better as the wolf box clips catch on fabrics, like oztent chair bags etc. Kids can sit on the RUF but I would not be sure if adults, which I do like about the extended lid of the wolf box. B&q we’re doing them for about £12 recently. We use them in the house also for Lego, kids toys etc. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001O3IE6E/ref...&psc=1 |
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5th Oct 2018 10:02pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3287 
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Lately I've been using Wham bam heavy duty boxes. Ridiculously strong, think I read they are rated to 400 kilos, made in UK from recycled materials and places like proper job knock them out for a tenner.
https://www.plasticboxshop.co.uk/boxes-for...-lid-p4080 |
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5th Oct 2018 10:14pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039
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RUBs are good containers, we use them for moving our snakes about!
The main reason for me to use the Keter/Magnusson box is that they're waterproof, lockable and will be strapped/fixed to the roofrack all the time |
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6th Oct 2018 8:22am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2227 
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I use Really useful boxes 35L boxes in the back of the 90 when we take it abroad. 4 years and 4 trips on from buying them from B&Q, they're ready for anothe trip. Not bad for £12 a pair on special.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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6th Oct 2018 8:59am |
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| rockster57 Member Since: 15 Nov 2014 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 937 
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Another thumbs up for the Really Useful Storage Boxes. I also have the 35L variety in black. For me this size works. Big enough but when it’s packed to the brim it’s not too heavy to manhandle - or for the politically correct - womanhandle too. Oh hang on, that sounds even worse! I’ll get my coat!
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6th Oct 2018 11:24am |
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| m3vert Member Since: 15 Mar 2018 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 162  
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The boxes on there look really good value!! I am ordering a load to tidy up our loft for starters! If any good will give them a bash for storing stuff in the DCPU as well  thanks for sharing! |
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6th Oct 2018 12:04pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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With regard to the Really Useful Box (RUB) have been using them for a number of years now.
There are some good points about them, including large number of sizes, stackability etc. Good for storing items on a shelf and occasional lifting down. However they are not really robust enough for a lot of use/transits and do not take knocks well. We have several with broken lids/handles and bases. Will have a good look at some of the alternatives mentioned above to replace the RUBs Brendan |
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6th Oct 2018 12:25pm |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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I too was underwhelmed by the Wolf boxes and decided I wanted something a little bigger, more robust and lockable. In the end I spent a bit more and bought 4 of the Zarges 40564 K470 Universal 550 x 350 x 380mm Aluminium Storage Cases - they were £90 each.
I realise this may be outside budget but I found them to be ultra strong, a useful size for loading, stack easily, can be strapped down tight and locked with cable and/or padlock in the latches, and also double as camp chairs/tables, and I would expect them to see me to the end of my driving days. They're probably a bit OTT but i'm pleased with them and would buy more if needed.  Click image to enlarge |
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7th Oct 2018 1:38pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039
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You may have been lucky there Thon, everywhere i look they are out of stock or £238 each!
I'm looking for a single larger box for roofrack duties |
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7th Oct 2018 3:12pm |
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