Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) Touring Bags

I am new to the forum and indeed Morgan ownership and know that many experienced Morgan owners will have their preferred bags and cases for touring. Having said that I have quite by chance found a bag that really does seem ideal in that it is good value, waterproof and comes in a variey of sizes that fit Morgan racks well. Available in red and black with plenty of places to attach retention straps.

It is the Highlander Lomond Tarpaulin Bag. What makes it interesting is that it comes in three sizes and it is slightly "sausage shape" - in other words it uses the width of the rack but keeps the height profile low and therefore rear view visibility is not impeded at all.

The 120 litre bag slightly protrudes over the edges of my standard width rack on each side but as I have a relatively "high mounted" rack that is not a problem at all - about three centimetres on each side. But if you have a low mounted rack and are worried about blocking brake lights and want to be extra cautious the 90 litre bag is perfect. If you go on the Big Orange Watersports website they gave me good service and it gives the exact dimensions but plenty of places sell them.

The 120 litre bag is really very large and I cannot imagine filling it even on a long tour.

I can do photos of the 120 litre bag, 90 litre and 65 litre bags sitting on both a low and high mounted rear rack if anyone needs it though have yet to post a photo on here.

As I say I am sure there will have been many recommendations in the past and I am not trying to be a subject matter expert but have been so impressed with the unique fit for a cheap price for a quality product I thought I should share it! I have no connection with the manufacturers or retailers.

Welcome to the gang! We like pictures here

I was worried someone might say that!

Will fill each bag with some ballast and take photos on both Mog racks!

Hi and welcome to TM.
I have just been looking at the Highlander bags and they are advertised as water resistant and not waterproof.
would have to know that her wardrobe would be dry on arrival otherwise we wouldn't go!!! I would imagine in heavy rain on the back of a MOG its going to get very wet.
Try Ortleib, expensive but first class.

Peter

More info here:-

Highlander Lomond Tarpaulin Duffle Bags

Ortlieb Rack Packs don't require additional retention straps.

Overboard is our preferred brand, and can be secured to the rack with the end fastenings. Tried & tested in Scotland.

We use an old leather suitcase that I found on E-Bay - for period effect and style. We have a 90's 4-seater with a standard stainless steel rack on the back that holds the case like it is on a shelf. I have lowered the rack about 85mm by getting replacement rear stays made (Heart of England)so that with the hood up I can still see over it in the rear view mirror. We drive the motorway from Bilbao to Biarritz and beyond a few times each year, so I feel a lot safer if I can see the Spanish and Portuguese lorries following me.

The case itself does get wet, but it looks right. We pack everything inside it in a big strong plastic bag and we have had no problems at all. That leaves the interior space in the car for wine and other comestibles.

A different solution, probably peculiar to our type of 4-seater rack, but it works for us.

Overboard bags work for me. Really waterproof!