T6 external side mounted storage – anyone have one?

[Blanco]

In the seemingly never-ending pursuit of squeezing more in I began trying to find if anywhere supplies side-mounted storage attached for example to the left-side awning rail.

Seems a sensible proposition – fix a lidded “pannier” on the outside over the rear side window that you can’t see out of anyway and use it for carting portaloo chemicals and the such-like which don’t necessarily need keeping dry and otherwise take up useful space inside. Also, convenient for our furry friends’ poo-bag(s) until coming across a bin ..

Thought I'd likley find one on a German website, but nope, and the only example I’ve been able to find is a “side gear carrier” for a Land Rover Defender - about the right size and shape, not so deep that it obscures visability, but mounted off roof rails and fixed top and bottom so not suitable for the California, and I imagine dificult to adapt securely.

Does anyone know of a company making/selling something along these lines designed for our vans?

A bit like this ...

 

[wildslammer22]

In the seemingly never-ending pursuit of squeezing more in I began trying to find if anywhere supplies side-mounted storage attached for example to the left-side awning rail.

Seems a sensible proposition – fix a lidded “pannier” on the outside over the rear side window that you can’t see out of anyway and use it for carting portaloo chemicals and the such-like which don’t necessarily need keeping dry and otherwise take up useful space inside. Also, convenient for our furry friends’ poo-bag(s) until coming across a bin ..

Thought I'd likley find one on a German website, but nope, and the only example I’ve been able to find is a “side gear carrier” for a Land Rover Defender - about the right size and shape, not so deep that it obscures visability, but mounted off roof rails and fixed top and bottom so not suitable for the California, and I imagine dificult to adapt securely.

Does anyone know of a company making/selling something along these lines designed for our vans?

A bit like this ...

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I have 2 of these Molle panels, you need the rails to mount them which slide into the awning rail and use strong magnets on the bottom. It will easily hold 10kg securely and I’ve driven off road no problem. I have attached waterproof Peli type boxes - the type used for electronic/camera equipment to the panels - which are available in multiple sizes. With the correct fixings you can probably attach a box directly to the rails without the Molle panel but you would lose a little utility.

Multifunktionales Befestigungsboard für Airlineschienen Inkl. VA Schrauben – Grünthal Mobilcamping

www.gruenthal-mobilcamping.de

 

[RedWhiteMonkey]

I have a board that attachs onto the rail and is secured at the bottom with four very strong magnets. It holds a water cannister and ramps when we are going on trip that requires them. It wouldn't be difficult to secure lockable box to it but for safety I was very careful to ensure that nothing sticks out past the width of the wing mirror.