Boxer external storage ideas… (5 Viewers)

[Big Colin]

Morning all,

I’ve recently bought a small inflatable boat which rolls up to a compact 1.2m x 60cm x 40cm. It weighs 39kg. I’m wanting to transport on the rear of the van (boxer L4H3, plenty of weight to spare on MAM and rear axle ). I need to be able to open both rear doors while the boat is attached…

It seems I’ve got 3 options - swinging tow-bar bike storage, bike rack attached to rear door or installing a rear door ladder and securing to that. At 39kg it’s very close to the weight limit of the rear bike rack…

Has anyone done anything like this before? Hit me up with your ideas please! Have a great weekend

Ps - photos for illustration purposes only, not my photos.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

No roof space left?
Mike.

 

[Big Colin]

No roof space left?
Mike.

No roof space unfortunately Mike…

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

A Tow ball hitch[ mind full of the nose weight limit ] is probably going to be the most realistic location for a swing out rack, it's a lot of loading on door hinges otherwise.
Mike.

 

[Big Colin]

A Tow ball hitch[ mind full of the nose weight limit ] is probably going to be the most realistic location for a swing out rack, it's a lot of loading on door hinges otherwise.
Mike.

I thought that too Mike, I just didn’t want to face the hefty cost. Would you think the ladder option is a definite no-no?

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

TowBox V3 towball-mounted 400L luggage box, white, TV3XGB0

A top quality, stylish and aerodynamic rear luggage box that not only tilts, but slides away from the boot to allow for easy boot access. The TowBox V3 is bulky to move about, so use the built-in trolley-style wheels to move it, loaded or empty, from its storage location to the vehicle tow...

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Sorry, just seen your response ^^^^^

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I thought that too Mike, I just didn’t want to face the hefty cost. Would you think the ladder option is a definite no-no?

It might be a high faff, and low security option, how much is the boat worth?

 

[CAB96]

TowBox V3 towball-mounted 400L luggage box, white, TV3XGB0

A top quality, stylish and aerodynamic rear luggage box that not only tilts, but slides away from the boot to allow for easy boot access. The TowBox V3 is bulky to move about, so use the built-in trolley-style wheels to move it, loaded or empty, from its storage location to the vehicle tow...

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That's an expensive option, and one I wouldn't recommend.

Even though I have and use one.

Unless it is absolutely the only realistic option.

But if you really want one, go to the EU 'cos they are half the price.

 

[pjay]

Dunno if this is an option for you and a good price if you already have a towbar....

G3, and G4 Bak-rak Base Rak from Bak-Rak

The original tow ball mounted rack made in UK and is finished in zinc-plate to a very high standard. It can carry loads up to 120Kg (G4) [if your car can cope] and will fit three of any sort of roof-rack bike racks on the base-rak. With Xtender bars you can fit up to five roof-rack bike racks...

bak-rak.com

...maybe along with a tumble-mount....

Box-rak Tumble Mount from Bak-Rak

Onto the box-rak can be placed a tumble mount under the main load. This allows the load to be tumbled away from the vehicle to give access to the back doors.

bak-rak.com

Pete