Storage Solutions

[BobMet]

Non-slip rubber matting on the boot lid, Ortlieb waterproof bags on top, and also between the seats and under the passenger's legs. To hold the bags on the boot lid I use adjustable Rok straps between the spare wheel carrier and anchor points screwed into the rear bulkhead.

 

 

 

[housebeautician]

I was thinking of fitting a top box to the cage when it's fitted

 

That was my idea 

[alexander72]

Looks good BobMet.....  very efficient - has anyone ever had a trailer on a westy, or god forbid, a caravan???

[Mark (smokey mow)]

Looks good BobMet..... very efficient - has anyone ever had a trailer on a westy, or god forbid, a caravan???

The problem there is that Westfield's aren't plated for towing and any towbar would need to be EC Type Approved. I'd also be fairly concerned about the total lack of chassis structure rearward of the bulkhead for attaching any form of towbar to.

Edit to add, I know of a Robin Hood that regularly tows a trailer, but From memory that was SVA'd with the towing attachment.

[FILFAN]

That was my idea 

Great minds think alike

[Norman Verona]

I know it'd not quite the same but wasn't there a Triumph Spitfire which towed a trailer made out of the rear of a Spitfire.

[greenandmean]

About 20 years ago the then Yorkshire AO Les Bentley had a tow bar on his Westfield, used to tow a small trailer mostly to take his lawn mower to cut his mother in laws grass. Also used to bring stuff up to Harewood for the Yorkshire Experience.

[Blatman]

BobMet's looks like the way to go and is pretty much how I pack my Westfield when going to Le Mans. Utilising space under passengers (and drivers) legs as well as the space behind and between the seats is key. If you have a spare wheel there's a void in there that can be used too.

My car is devoid of a boot and spare wheel hardware but attaching with straps to the roll bar is fine.

I use straps similar to these

This is my car loaded for 2 blokes, 1 week in Le Mans. I'm carrying clothes, a 3 man tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 chairs, stove/gas, camping table, tools, med kit, warning trianlge, hi-vis etc etc.

 

 

[Blatman]

I was thinking of fitting a top box to the cage when it's fitted

 

I did have a picture of a car with a cage that had a roof box attached. I can't find it at the moment, but there is this...

 

 

My only concern here is that if you're two up there is a possibility that you could exceed the max axle weight for the vehicle. The roof rack itself could be pretty hefty, and with the temptation to fill it with as much gear as possible, you may run it close to max kerb weight. Plus I think you should inform the insurers. Whilst I'm sure the cage can support the weight, it hasn't been designed as a load bearing structure, but as an imnpact resisting structure. I'll be honest I don't think that is an important distinction but I'm not the one that would have to pay out if it all went tits up...

[alexander72]

i just love that caterham with a roof rack....... mmmmmm roof tent anyone?

[jacko9370]

Here is my homemade boot bag

Secret glove box comes in handy as well:

Oh b*****k* there goes my secret

Where did you get the half doors?

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

I made them myself with a aluminium frame covered in a layer of thin foam and vinyl 

[Ninja]

Paul Ash rack plus a couple of Overboard bags was enough storage for 4 days camping for me+passenger at Le Mans

 

 

I even took some beer with to make sure we were stocked up for when we got there:

 

[XTR2Turbo]

Paul Ash rack plus a couple of Overboard bags was enough storage for 4 days camping for me+passenger at Le Mans

 

 

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[Norman Verona]

The problem with those above is you lose the use of the interior mirror.

 

I stacked all my stuff on the back panel with bungees and used the boot for all the clothes. Everything wrapped in black sacks. 

 

Clear rear vision.