Travel Case for the CTX3030

[Wildgerman]

After looking at 50 or more different types of cases to store or travel with my CTX 3030 I finally found one that I can make work. It is strong enought for air travel, Somewhat waterproof (has rubber seal) 4 heavy duty latches, 2 that lock. The Case is a Plano All Weather Bow Case #108110 and costs about $110 with tax. I will try and upload pictures. I have not added a peice of foam to the top lid yet but it will be done soon. I may make some minor changes but this is how I started out.

 

[hershey1]

I like it. How did you mount the velcro tie-downs? HH

 

[Wildgerman]

There are places under the Foam to screw them to the case. It comes with 5 or 6 straps, if you needed more you could probably get more from Plano. I also added 3" foam to the top cover and cut a slot where the screen is to give it more protection and also hold the detector tighter if I were to use it on an Airplane Trip. Its possible I could have used 2" foam on top but I wanted the top foam to Sandwich the detector, shaft and coil to really hold it firmly in place. If I were to take this case on an airplane I might put 2 or 3 mini ratchet straps around the case for added safety. I don't think this is really nessary because the latches have a safety trigger on them so they just won't accidently pop open and 2 latches have locks.

 

[Digging Vest Agder]

Looks good, but they do not ship this box to Norway. Minelab should come up with a good transportation solution for the Ctx 3030.

 

[Jmack]

I'm gonna try a Pelican 1750 or 1770.

 

[spede777]

I have the same set up, it works great!! Very nice case for an expensive piece of equipment

 

[gare-oh]

Make sure you do not leave anthing in the case for a long period of time. I had left a gun in one for a bit and it came down with rust. just be carefull

 

[jerseyjim]

That is a nice case, how did you know it would work? Did you just take a shot with the measurements?

 

[Spade]

Where is the best place to get foam like this to work with?

 

[Dighistory]

Looks good

 

[rexxwood]

"The Case is a Plano All Weather Bow Case #108110 and costs about $110 with tax."


Not now just under 200.00 at Amazon

 

[Bushmeister]

Here is the very same Plano Bow case. I didn't like struggling with the two 'pillars' in the middle. As you can see here, I used and oscillating saw to shave the accessory bosses and the pillars right out. The four 'port holes' left in the side of the case from the removed 'pillars' have a window of 1/4" plexiglass epoxied into place. This gave me SO much more room and variation to placement. I'm not quite done with this project. I'm in the process of hotwire foam cutting the custom inserts. I plan to post finished images and tips if you wish to tackle this on your own.

HH