The the curved tip at the end get in the way of irregular loads? for example, a milk crate, or if I wanted to bungee a box? or is it far enough away?
1749428
I agree that this is a great rack. It is designed for the Ibera clip-on bags. Like Brad said, you probably have about 10" of flat surface. I would think that a milk crate would sit fine, but would probably be resting on the back lip and slanting forward. If you think you might purchase some of the Ibera bags that are designed for this rack...I would definitely go for it. If you don't plan on purchasing any of the Ibera bags...you could probably find a different rack that would suit your needs.
1749429
This is a great, great rack but I think you would want one that is flat for a milk crate or box. There is 12" between the front lip and the back lip. Further, on my bike, my seat hangs two inches past the front lip so you have the 10" of flat to effectively use. Depending upon the size of the box it would likely be sitting up on the back lip - would probably still work but now the box is not touching as much surface area as it would on a flat rack.
566550
I position it in a corner and anchor mine with pieces of furniture to keep it in place, or milk crates with something heavy inside. If you have a dog crate, you can add that and it puts considerably more weight to the unit, harder for dogs to move about.
2088752
I try to make it as smooth and flat as possible before feeding it through. I also try not to get it too close to the edge or it folds over. Maybe hold the end a little to keep the tension tight.?
318164
There is a bin type tip out that would not function as a file cabinet. I keep yarn in mine (but not very much).
1309575
Actually, there must be something extraordinary taking place. I am using the clamp as you mentioned and it is a relatively tight fit without a lot of wobble. There is supposed to be a brass/bronze bushing in the hole in the clamp, if it is no there then it would be very wobbly. Hope this helps.
1740429
We set our posts directly at corners of tarp. The tarp was very difficult to prevent sagging. We rigged a pulley system and even then it sagged. We seldom use because of the sagging.
2105336
The lower bar on my Z-rack would slide down when I first hung clothes on it. Then I tightened the heck out of the nuts for the lower bar, even beyond where I thought it might crimp the vertical bar. It now holds a ton of pant hangers.
658177
Good question. I can only give you first hand experience; don't do it! I had two bikes on this rack behind my trailer. I lost one bike and the basket of the other. Apparently, there is a lot more movement behind a towed vehicle for this design.
1947554
I suppose you can get an adapter to do so-------that would cause the rack to be extended out further and not sure that is a good idea. I also think that it might wobble around a bit unless you could get a bolt through connection.
1918241
I have it that way but it is a little loose since it's not designed for that. I have velcro loops on either side to stop it from shifting.
401943
I have 2 15-17 pounders who use it. One top end of one cardboard tubes did break and I replaced it with PVC, this was fairly early on too, and I broke another myself when I fell and was foolish enough to grab it. So it could break under your smaller guys too if they use it a lot. Mine kind of hang off the platform as they go up and down which strained the tube. The third has been fine but it is jammed in the corner and partly under a small ledge so it has extra support. As for tipping though I have had no problems.
345524
I don't think it wild be too bad. There are springs that kind of helps it. You have to pull it out then up in like a circular motion. It's really not that bad.
577397
Oh yes nothing should be loose when you're finished. There will be some shank visible on each bolt. I reversed the bolts so that the flat end faced inward as to not tear into my cargo bag...if that makes any sense.You should tighten everything with a socket wrench. Good luck!
2093216
It depends on how you load it. If you put heavy things in the front and light things in the back, it will tip over.
675880
I overload my bags regularly and have no issues. The only time our bags come off is when we remove them for cleaning. The three different curves in the handle prevent the bags from shifting much.
555588
We have our student files and did not find that it would tip over. I would not make it too heavy though as it is mesh wire and not meant to carry extremely heavy loads.
833161
I would advise against using it this way. It will most likely sag in the middle.