Roof Box on a bike rack? (11 Viewers)

[Heebson]

Hey Gang - hoping someone has gone down this route before!

Context is that we’re going skiing in our motorhome (for the first time) - but it’s not a big van! An A-S Neuvo, it’s only 6m and has one relatively small under bench garage. There is a Fiamma Pro-C bike rack on the back, which I’ve switched to e-bike rails. I also have large car roof box. And finally, as we’re going for an extended period, it’s made sense to buy skis, rather than hire.

The cunning plan is to somehow mount the roof box onto the bike rack and transport the skis in it.

I did a bit of research and got confirmation some people have done this, but frustratingly short of detail! Having had a quick look, the weight is fine, the length is fine, but I think the box will be too wide to either sit on the horizontal rails or mount onto the vertical bars if I remove the rails.

Anyone have experience here?

Thnx,
Heeb

 

[Minxy]

Pictures would help us help you!

 

[MalcMc]

Hi Heeb, I’ve fitted a back box on my bike rack, in principle got to be the same, just add holes in right place & bolt on, I silicone sealed existing holes in box, works for me fine

 

[jwells]

Put the skis across the bike rack!
We had a Nuevo, it's not winterized, outside water will freeze, you will use alot of gas keeping warm! Avoid staying in high altitude sites unless spring skiing!
Most important thing is to weigh the van with all the kit onboard, you will probably find your back axle is well over weight!!!
Hope it all works out for you, wish my body was still up for it!!