Fitting a box on rear of campervan

Sommer · Veteran Member

Fitting a box on rear of campervan

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

Hi Sommer,
What are you intending to carry in the box? You may have to look at something like a spare wheel carrier for a 4WD.
In the early 80s, I made a wheel carrier for my MQ Nissan - the hinge was a cut down steering box off a Ford Falcon.

Cheers,
Warren

Yuglamron · Guru

I agree with Warren probably have to adapt a rear wheel carrier from a 4x4 and mount it to the towbar mounting points on the chassis.

Looks like a trip to a 4x4 scrapyard or Fleabay.

Be interesting to see what you end up with.

montie · Guru

Your rear overhang including the box cannot legally exceed 60% of the wheelbase.
You need to make sure this is ok

Montie

Sommer · Veteran Member

Tank's for all that info. I will have a look at scrapyards and see what I can find. I only want it to keep light items in not used every day.

Thanks Jytte

robol · Veteran Member

This might help although probably much larger than you want.

Sommer · Veteran Member

Thanks robo for the informative bictures. It gave me a good look at one of the way to get the box fitted.

PeterD · Guru

robol wrote:
This might help although probably much larger than you want.

Do you realise you are likely to be pinged for having that box on the back. The box obscures your lights in that the lights can not be see at angles of 45 degrees towards the middle of the vehicle.

See ADR 13-00 Compilation Date: 30 June 2015 see page 62

robol · Veteran Member

Yes Peter.

I also have stop, tail and indicator lights just to the side of tail lights. I have had it checked and told all ok.

Thanks for noticing though.

Rob.

robol · Veteran Member

Hi Peter.
You are spot on correct. Your comment has been on my mind so I have just been outside to have a good look and yes I will have to add some more lights above the box. The bus might soon look like a Christmas tree. So much for the checkup.

Once again Thanks.
Rob.

Travelerwj · Member

Have you thought about a stub axle? Places like trailer and chassis in adelaide are an example to purchase from. On the other end make sure you then have a seat spot where the box sits si weight is evenly distributed.
Why not put extra lights on the box and just run your trailer wire out and let it flex around the hinge. That puts lights then on rear of your vehicle and saves more mounts in your rig