Towbar Mounted Storage Box

[roooms]

I have a Thule bike rack and Thule cargo box combination for sale on eBay at the moment and someone told me this works with a tailgate but I can’t see how. I fitted it this morning and it doesn’t look like there’s adjustment so the tilt is enough for the tailgate. Anyone know how/if this works?

 

[JonriceT6]

I have a Thule bike rack and Thule cargo box combination for sale on eBay at the moment and someone told me this works with a tailgate but I can’t see how. I fitted it this morning and it doesn’t look like there’s adjustment so the tilt is enough for the tailgate. Anyone know how/if this works?

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Does this for barn doors? I could be interested In this for my Swiss trip

 

[roooms]

I’m not sure. I’d need a barn door T6 in Winchester I could test it on.

 

[benp1]

From what I've heard, the best rack for a tailgate is an Atera Strada DL (not the Evo). I've yet to use mine in anger but a trial fit shows my tailgate opening OK with the Strada DL. I suppose you could work out a way of adding storage to that rack instead?

(What I'm getting at is it's the rack that's the issue, I think there are only a couple of Thule options that work OK with the tailgate)

 

[roooms]

I have a Thule bike rack and Thule cargo box combination for sale on eBay at the moment and someone told me this works with a tailgate but I can’t see how. I fitted it this morning and it doesn’t look like there’s adjustment so the tilt is enough for the tailgate. Anyone know how/if this works?

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@joe_j_barnes did you need to modify your bike rack at all to tilt with the tailgate? Is it a Thule 938? As you can see, mine just gets in the way of a T6 tailgate. I guess longer cables allowing more tilt would help, but it’s a faff for something already so expensive.

 

[lydart]

Here is my solution from a few years ago. A Eufab Premium Plus 2 with a Thule Back up box.

 

[joe_j_barnes]

@joe_j_barnes did you need to modify your bike rack at all to tilt with the tailgate? Is it a Thule 938? As you can see, mine just gets in the way of a T6 tailgate. I guess longer cables allowing more tilt would help, but it’s a faff for something already so expensive.

Hi mate sorry for such late response, the rack has two points of cones ruin for the wire thread to allow tilt I just moved it to the furthest one which allows the bag to tilt and tailgate to open best but if kit I’ve bought to be honest.

 

[roooms]

Hi mate sorry for such late response, the rack has two points of cones ruin for the wire thread to allow tilt I just moved it to the furthest one which allows the bag to tilt and tailgate to open best but if kit I’ve bought to be honest.

Nice! If you have the opportunity, would you mind posting some close up pictures of the wire points? Mine only seems to have one fixing point. Thanks!

 

[Presh_Van]

We use an Altera Strada and the tailgate opens. I’m now look for a secure box that tilts the same. Does the TowBox V3 do this?

 

[CAB]

View attachment 198520 We use an Altera Strada and the tailgate opens. I’m now look for a secure box that tilts the same. Does the TowBox V3 do this?

It does. But not quite enough I think?

I found this pic on the Cali forum, and this thread said the door wouldn't open:

Has anyone used this towbox?

I’ve seen this tow ball mounted box and would like to know if anyone has used it? http://www.towboxbelgie.be/towbox-v1-acheter-fr/ It’s 599euro for the box + 85 euro for a ski adaptor + 60 euro to ship to the UK = 749 euro’s I like the idea of being able to get 4 pairs of ski boot in the box and...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[murphyabu]

Probably not quite what you're after, but might give you an ideas...

I have a Thule 9503 towbar mounted bike rack. I took the bike holders off it (just a few bolts) and knocked up a frame with some steel box, that I then slotted three Strata 150L storage boxes into. The tilt function still works, so the boot can be opened.

I suppose it's a bit Heath Robinson, but it cost me less than a hundred quid in total (granted, I already had the bike rack, but you can pick one up for £100 on eBay - they're a lot more common than the storage racks)

Do you have any pictures of your setup please,
This sounds like a really good idea

 

[MyOtherCarIsA]

Do you have any pictures of your setup please,
This sounds like a really good idea

This is all I have. We have an Ifor Williams BV64e trailer now.

 

[murphyabu]

Great idea
I'm exploring storage/cycle rack options for when we go camping.
I'll keep this in mind

 

[T6 Syd]

Also take a look at BakRak (no affiliation to them). Check though whether the tumble mount gives clearance for the tailgate. Basic carrier (with options tumble system) will take a box or roof bag. Can add a bike carrier. I think current <£400 for basic 3 bike and tumble kit, add your own box/bag, plenty of cargo/roof bags available.