Thoughts on Gator Pro series Roto molded rack cases?

[rsm]

Back in the day when had racks, and I took my rack to practice and shows, I used SKB ATA racks with the aluminum frame rings at the front and back, and on the covers; now all I see are roto molded or high end road cases.

My new rack will rarely travel outside of my house, so i don't need a touring rack or even ATA. Looking at these rotomolded cases, IDK if I'd go for anything larger than 6U; especially with 2-3U being a tube power amp or a rack tube amp.

Anyone have experience with these roto molded rack cases? How well do they hold the weight? Any "bent or warped rails" experiences?

 

[midnightlaundry]

Meh.. Chunky fuckers. They have big fat asses and not in the good way. I bought one years ago for a Compressor Rack that I'm parting out. Buy one?? LOL
I wish I had saved a few more bux for the regular..

 

[glpg80]

I’ve got a 12 space shock absorber SKB roto case. No wheels - I always used hand trucks when I gigged and they always got in the way.

I abused the hell out of the SKB I used to have from years ago and it just took the abuse and was way lighter than a wooden fabbed and padded metal frame case.

It’s rated to hold a max of 200lbs and I can pick it up empty one handed. I wanted something sturdy but also light enough to move around without needing to rent a truck with a lift.

I spent a good amount on mine but I invested in it because I’ve actively gigged SKB with good results in the past.