Hi Dave. Thank you very much for this video. I am contemplating putting a 500 box on our Fiamma bike rack mainly so we don't have the deck chairs and awning in the shower/van. Now I know the weight limitation I will get the bits out and put them on the scales. Hard to judge the weight of the awning - all I know is it feels like a dead weight when I try and move it!
They're heavy beggars!!! Ours will not live in the tow car - the back box has had to go, as I can't juggle the A-Frame onto the to hitch with the stuff in place... I don't bend that far!
Thanks Dave, just dropped one of these onto a Fiamma carry bike pro C. As such the box has 2 clamps on the base and 2 more at the rear base of the vertical. The bounce is a concern and the straps is a simple "of course" idea.
Ours has 2 U bolts round the bottom frame of the bike rack and attached inside the box. Solid, although Still use straps because the locks don't seem too sturdy
Hi Dave Thanks for update. The box appears to obscure the rear number plate? I would imagine that you would need to get down really low to see the plate under the box. Would a speed camera see your plate? Perhaps not a bad thing, but is it legal?
If you're following in a car, then the number plate's fine. I doubt an average speed camera would catch it - although they're mostly front-firing round our way, so it's a bit moot. However, we've just changed the reg number, so I got three plates made, and one is now firmly affixed to the box itself, right where a speed camera will never photograph it, cos I iz a gud boi... ;)
We got some lightweight pads from www.outriggerpads.co.uk/product-category/motorhome-caravan-pads/ - we’ll be videoing them in use when we’re needing them again…
Thanks for the link - but which ones did you get? Do you only use them on grass pitches? - Our leveling is fitted now and it makes an amazing difference ! - however kitchen sink doesn't drain properly as its not flat on the bottom and concave upwards leaving water behind ! - who does the quality control on these motorhomes ???
@@donbrown8001 we’d use them where the substrate is less than firm - so hard standings, well packed, prolly not. We got the stackable ones - just in case we get a need to have one lef longer, IYSWIM
The need to use ratchet straps is not good. The box is not mounted properly and is basically an insecure load. I watched you collect the van and was astounded at the comments of the individual who (supposedly) fitted it. I certainly would not accept it! Although the max load of the bicycle rack is 60 kg it certainly will have a greater effect when fully loaded equated to its distance from the C of G. Certain countries outside of the UK might require you to attach a ‘warning plate’ which, if you retain the box, might be worthwhile considering as a permanent feature!
The thing is, it's as Fiamma have designed it for the Fiamma bike racks - to which it's fitted. In our local parlance, I do think it's a bit femmer for what it's supposed to be - we shall have to see how it all fairs. Would I go this route again? Nope. There has to be a better solution. Of so, we'll find it. I suppose, I can legitimately say that we do this stuff so you don't have to!
@@VandromedasTravels Have a look at the THULE alternative but mounted on a tow ball! Some of us have already been there and are trying to save you further pain and expense!
@@Samuel-jq6tx I appreciate the help - I’m constantly looking at all the alternatives, and one is to fit a tow hitch and get hold of a motorbike-carrying capable box trailer, in which case it’s all sorted, maybe. If the current setup fails, then I’ll be making some noise. It really shouldn’t - but I’m glad folks are watching our backs…
Prior to the ratchet straps I was more than trepidatious. With them on, it's pretty solid on the bike channels. It's never going to be fully loaded, weight-wise. TBH, the shell of the box is the issue - it's very flexible, and not amazingly well braced. The search will continue, no doubt.
