I wonder if anyone knows if there is an issue "converting" our existing tow bar mounted bike rack (Atera Strada DL3, pictured below) into a luggage / cargo carrier?
I know we will still have to keep to the weight limits (ie 55KG including the weight of the rack itself).
But as long as the luggage is secured properly (likely with ratchet straps) is there any issue doing this? (Is there a legal issue driving in the UK like this?)
I am really struggling to think what this could be - from what I can see the racks that are designed as luggage / cargo carriers look pretty similar, albeit with a completely flat base (the Atera has a slight curvature to it, as you can see in the photo).
It would be great to get your thoughts as - apart from anything else - having just found and booked a last minute staycation (Norfolk here we come!) I cannot buy a "proper" luggage rack as they are pretty much all out of stock... And the one I did find in stock does not tilt to let you access the boot as my existing Atera bike rack does.
I know we will still have to keep to the weight limits (ie 55KG including the weight of the rack itself).
But as long as the luggage is secured properly (likely with ratchet straps) is there any issue doing this? (Is there a legal issue driving in the UK like this?)
I am really struggling to think what this could be - from what I can see the racks that are designed as luggage / cargo carriers look pretty similar, albeit with a completely flat base (the Atera has a slight curvature to it, as you can see in the photo).
It would be great to get your thoughts as - apart from anything else - having just found and booked a last minute staycation (Norfolk here we come!) I cannot buy a "proper" luggage rack as they are pretty much all out of stock... And the one I did find in stock does not tilt to let you access the boot as my existing Atera bike rack does.