Mounting luggage rack on a Vario Topbox

[v8legend]

Has anyone ever fitted a luggage rack on the top of a Vario Topbox? The plastic mouldings look as if they were made with this in mind. I've seen the thread where someone fitted some eyes for bungee hooks, and if all else fails, I'll go down that route.

 

[Slick Nick]

Has anyone ever fitted a luggage rack on the top of a Vario Topbox? The plastic mouldings look as if they were made with this in mind. I've seen the thread where someone fitted some eyes for bungee hooks, and if all else fails, I'll go down that route.

Givi make racks for their top boxes but you will need to drill - also weight that high up may need caution.
I bought one but never fitted it.
Slick Nick

 

[Andy B]

Also consider the mountings for the box to the underplate. It is not unknown for these fixings to break, so adding more weight higher up and you must heighten the chance of a problem.

 

[spm0912]

I fitted some luggage eyes to mine. If you strip the lid down you can fix them on the raised portion without having to drill right through the box. Plenty of silicone and I've had no problems with water leaking.

I only use it to strap my waterproofs to, wouldn't want anything heavy there. If you're worried about scuffing the lid I use a piece of that rubberised sheet, again with no problems

 

[v8legend]

Cheers all. Food for thought. This idea is still on the backburner.

 

[misterman]

Has anyone ever fitted a luggage rack on the top of a Vario Topbox? The plastic mouldings look as if they were made with this in mind. I've seen the thread where someone fitted some eyes for bungee hooks, and if all else fails, I'll go down that route.

I fitted a rack to my Vario topbox , needed to be drilled loaded with camping gear never a problem.
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/LOUIS_Universal_Topcase_Small_Luggage_Racks?sc=36&category=277

 

[v8legend]

I fitted a rack to my Vario topbox , needed to be drilled loaded with camping gear never a problem.
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/LOUIS_Universal_Topcase_Small_Luggage_Racks?sc=36&category=277

Cheers, that's what I had in mind. I take it you've had no problems?

 

[misterman]

No none at all been loaded up with tent etc travelling over europe, have pictures , not sure how to upload?
Would defiantly reccomend, I ues buckle type straps a lot better than bungees

 

[v8legend]

have pictures , not sure how to upload?

You need to resize before you can post. I've tried pm'ing you, but I don't think you allow it. I'd like to see the pics.

Cheers