Bak-Rak Rear Storage
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- Apprentice Bongonaut
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Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Hi.
I'm about to invest in a base rack and box from these people to carry camping stuff (in the hope this blasted virus thing is over soon and I can head off in the Bongo again, I'm suffering withdrawal symptoms badly....)
My question is will I need to also fit a number plate board with electrics etc.? If so, any idea of the cost of these things and can I get someone to do it, being useless at such things myself?
Any advice or experiences much appreciated.
Keep smiling!
Frankie.
I'm about to invest in a base rack and box from these people to carry camping stuff (in the hope this blasted virus thing is over soon and I can head off in the Bongo again, I'm suffering withdrawal symptoms badly....)
My question is will I need to also fit a number plate board with electrics etc.? If so, any idea of the cost of these things and can I get someone to do it, being useless at such things myself?
Any advice or experiences much appreciated.
Keep smiling!
Frankie.
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Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Yes you will as its rather likely that you will obscure the existing number plate as a minimum and possibly the lights as well depending what you fit on the rac! Most of the local towbar installers will give you a quote if you give them a ring, most will also come to you.
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Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Fitting a decent towbar to the bongo is a bit of faff especially if it’s seen any rust in its 20 years +. The good ones require you to drill through chassis rail on near side to provide extra support - problem is that there’s only about 20cm clearance for the drill and bit is 18mm diameter- not many short 18mm bits around. I had to use a 90 degree adapter
TLDR get someone to do it for you
TLDR get someone to do it for you
Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
If you cycle, then a Thule 973 rack with the Thule Backup 420l box is a great multi use set up which clears the lights and number plate. I have one it works very well for my needs.
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Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Thanks for the advice all. I've got a local man set up to put the toolbar on, I'll talk to him about the board as well then.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
This is the kind of thing:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-pin-PRE-WI ... 1480671333
Fairly straightforward, and don't use Scotchlocks.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-pin-PRE-WI ... 1480671333
Fairly straightforward, and don't use Scotchlocks.
Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Bob wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:15 pm This is the kind of thing:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-pin-PRE-WI ... 1480671333
Fairly straightforward, and don't use Scotchlocks.
Hi Bob , why not use Scotch Locks ?
Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
They are prone to cutting the wires and water ingress, but personal choice.
Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Can I put a tow bar box on if I have a Thule 973 fitted?
Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
I'd recommend an auto electrician.
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Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Bobs right about Scotchloks, whoever fitted the towbar to mine (a garage i think), i started to get o/s tail light bulb blowing. Not problem since i removed all scotchloks and soldered all the connections. I thought of getting a bakrak wsy back then but on reflection I'm glad i didnt. In the years since i've read of towbars sagging due to towball mounted loads. I'd go down the Thule/Fiamma tailgate rack/box route or - better still i think - a lightweight trailer with hard top if you've somewhere to keep it.
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Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Hi Rita. I found soldering has worked well for me, but I know you are very savvy on car mechanics and I'd love to hear of other suggestions that would be easy to do and not give trouble like Scotchloks (which certainly gave me trouble ). Soldering produced a good result for me (you have to make sure the soldered connections don't suffer fatigue vibration, unlikely but easy to plan for anyway) but it is perhaps not for everyone.
I don't drop in on BF as regularly as I used to. Great to see you're still here and keeping people guessing!