carry that load!

[NewarkNutter]

We are away to Spain for 4 weeks this summer. I know we don't need to take loads of stuff, but the two of us and two kids too there are many things to consider.
I was thinking of getting one of these boxes you mount on the back, or maybe one of the bags (Fiamma cargo back) because they are cheaper. After all cost is of major importance.
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience of these products. There is obviously going to be some effect on handling and fuel economy, but are either of these unbearable? If you have used one, what type of rack have you used? Has anyone mounted it directly on the tailgate with "J" bars? I have a tow-bar, so was considering a tow-bar mounted platform, maybe even fabricating this myself!
I don't want to carry anything heavy in it, just want to maximize the space in the van. The things I had in mind for carrying on the outside were, folding chairs and table, chemical toilet, beach inflatables, water carriers (empty) etc.

I'd be grateful of any pointers, advice, before I spend my hard earned.

Thanks guys

Andy

[hercules]

[quote="NewarkNutter"]We are away to Spain for 4 weeks this summer. I know we don't need to take loads of stuff, but the two of us and two kids too there are many things to consider.
I was thinking of getting one of these boxes you mount on the back, or maybe one of the bags (Fiamma cargo back) because they are cheaper. After all cost is of major importance.
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience of these products. There is obviously going to be some effect on handling and fuel economy, but are either of these unbearable? If you have used one, what type of rack have you used? Has anyone mounted it directly on the tailgate with "J" bars? I have a tow-bar, so was considering a tow-bar mounted platform, maybe even fabricating this myself!
I don't want to carry anything heavy in it, just want to maximize the space in the van. The things I had in mind for carrying on the outside were, folding chairs and table, chemical toilet, beach inflatables, water carriers (empty) etc.

I'd be grateful of any pointers, advice, before I spend my hard earned.

Thanks guys

Andy[/quote
i would buy a Trailer and then you have much more space on the van iv got one and pulling it you dont no its they and it nice having the space in the van tooooooooooo

[NewarkNutter]

Yes I had considered a trailer, but, I didn't really want to pay the extra on the ferry. I figured with the "cargo back" I could dump the thing in the van through the side door. Da Daaagh!! Cheep ferry!!
Well maybe.

Andy

[fairwynds]

This is what you need!!! Fab, and only 50 quid in a sale at Halfrauds!
I have heard they are usually in excess of 2oo quid tho!

[IMG:640:480]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/ ... MG3209.jpg[/img]

[NewarkNutter]

Yes that's the sort of thing.
What I had in mind is something more like this:
[img:256:208]http://i21.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/fa/15/50e4_1.JPG[/img]

Much cheaper and easier to store when not in use. Not as secure I know.

But is carrying your stuff in a box on the back a good thing?
Is there any problem with the visibility of the number plate?

Is it noisy? Is it worth the money?

Andy

[jamesc76]

it fits on the door and your number plate is loads lower!!!!