Converting Topeak baby carrier to rack for groceries: Is this rack strong enough?
912584
Yes, the rack you are using would likely be fine. The mounting hardware is flexible enough to accommodate just about any sort of rack. The Topeak rack you have has a weight rating of 40 pounds which will be you main limitation. Make sure you keep that in mind when loading the baskets. Generally though, a regular steel rack does not have a weight rating much higher than that.
1466325
That's interesting. I wonder why they say not to. It seems to me it would work like any other rack I've seen on the back of an RV trailer. You'll need a tow hitch to mount it on and not knowing how secure that might be I don't know if the boucing and wobble might be exaggerated at the end of a trailer and cause some danger.
926997
Yes you need the topeak rack. The bag slides onto the rack. See specifications for details.
702607
You could potentially but I don't think it would be very stable and you'd have cut holes in the bottom cover to attach the top rack.
912585
Thanks for your reply. I mounted it on my Topeak rack, off-center towards the back like others have recommended, and they work great! Someone suggested a bungee cord so items don't fall out of the bag...I found that the insulated zip-top grocery bags that most stores sell now work just fine -- they fit the rack and since the top closes you don't have to worry about things falling out. These baskets are perfect for quick trips to the grocery store, library, etc. Good choice for people trying to reduce their carbon footprint! :-)
67316
this rack worked for my application I have A HIGH TOP CONVERSION VAN yhat I wanted to carry a canoe on the rubber shoes that are on it are very thin and come off easily you have to make sure they are in place when you secure fully extended it is flimsy if you wanted to move the mounts out you could drill some different holes but I wouldn't recommend it if you use the straps though window to secure it may not work well I used another rack mount that clipped to my drip edge so I could tighten it down good
2098133
I think it could work ok. We use it in our pantry, but it is not made to hold too much weight and we have it strapped to the door because the rack can lift and items will fall out the back. I have seen other options since purchasing this that have more of a basket that you might be able to find.
2234904
Yes it big enough to carry groceries. If you want carry more I would hold them down with bungee cords.
1707939
I use it to move a week's worth of groceries from my car to the house: I fill it full and over the top and it has served me well. I wouldn't put more than 100 lbs in it for any long distance or push it over gravel surface.
875718
Most definitely. I've had mine for 3 years now, and it has been OVERLOADED big-time for all 3 years. I love this rack.
438109
Yes, but you would need some sort of platform and basket to put the groceries on.
1499448
It's sturdy, but not topple-proof. I think if a baby tried to lift itself up using this it may well topple over.
700977
This is a very stout and heavy piece. It's not appropriate as a towing extension but should be fine for a cargo carrier. My bike rack is about 50lb itself. Add two mountain bikes and your up to 150lb total. Handles this very easily.
811179
We put our two littles, 8lbs & 15lbs in our carrier, but that is no where near your 100lbs! It is quite sturdy. I just couldn't tell you if it would hold up with 100lbs! Sorry...
1030324
I mounted an eight gallon Rubbermaid Action Packer on this rack. I regularly carry bags of groceries which can be quite heavy. Another reference is a thirty-pack of soda which just fits in the container. No problems. I now own two of these racks and recommend them because of the triple support rather than just the usual doubles.
1189224
I don't think the top receiver can handle the weight. It works fine to pull a trailer and a bike rack on top.
1268773
Sure. It'll hold them - volume wise. I don't know how heavy all those groceries could weigh, but the bottom is plastic and I can't say how well it''s attached to the sides. It's durable, but I only use it for yard debris, cuttings, trimmings, leaves, etc - nothing too heavy. Soda, water bottles, a lot of canned goods could get heavy. Using a hand truck would help as long as the weight was distributed along a portion of the bottom and the side that rests along the handle uprights. You'd have to hold onto it really tight to keep it steady on the small base of a hand truck. Hope this helps.