T6 cycle rack Unistrut add ons

[Propavanda]

Hi All
I am wanting to use my T6 cycle rack frame to carry load like jerry cans. I have seen some images that show a unistrut system add on that can then be used to mount jerry cans etc.
Does anyone have any idea if these can be bought as a kit ?
Thanks

 

[Chris Sherwood]

They are avaialble here but they are not cheap!

HESS RAIL01-BLACK SET (BIKE RACK NOT INCLUDED) - VWT5 Upgrades

HESS RAIL SET (BIKE RACK NOT INCLUDED) Rail set of four for the extension of the Volkswagen "Logo" rear carrier: ALLOWS YOU FO FIT Holder for the

vwt5-t6upgrades.co.uk

 

[Chris Sherwood]

I am looking to do the same but will probably use Unwin rail and bolt it to some box section steel.

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[Propavanda]

Thanks Chris very much appreciated I thought I would explore options but the Unwin rail might work better than the unistrut I’ve been looking at !

 

[Chris Sherwood]

Here are some of the accesories you can get to clip to Unwin rail

Cargo Tracking

A range of cargo/airline tracking and all the tracking accessories you’ll need to create a secure storage platform.

www.mudstuff.co.uk

 

[Propavanda]

That’s fantastic thanks so much

 

[Propavanda]

Making progress but I need to uprate my tailgate struts the 1250n struts for the bike rack need to be a little stronger possibly including some kind of lock. Has anyone done this ?

 

[Ads_Essex]

Making progress but I need to uprate my tailgate struts the 1250n struts for the bike rack need to be a little stronger possibly including some kind of lock. Has anyone done this ?

Yes - see this thread

Uprated Tailgate Struts

Thanks, don't think i'll need to lift tailgate with cycles on and don't want to hang on tailgate to close it, so the 958N will probably suffice then? All i'm after is a suitable strut that will open with an empty cycle rack on and stay up with no sag. Thanks for your help...

www.t6forum.com

 

[Propavanda]

Thanks so much for your help very much appreciated !

 

[Glenn Board]

I want to use a bike rack to carry a spare wheel, I have seen the Hess system above but was wondering if anyone has found any alternatives that aren’t so expensive? Thanks

 

[Propavanda]

No sorry I haven’t. The off the shelf systems are very expensive but most use them for uprating the tailgate and in particular the gas struts. I didn’t change my cycle rack in the end.