Rear box instead of roof box – the smart alternative for comfortable travel offers you plenty of space for luggage, sports equipment or camping gear.
In 2010, mft set a milestone in the field of vehicle accessories: The company was the first manufacturer to launch a rear box for towbars – the mft BackBox. This created a genuine alternative to the classic roof box. Anyone who has ever tried to mount a roof box on a vehicle or hoist heavy luggage onto the car roof knows:
There has to be an easier way!
Why was the rear box invented?
The idea behind the rear box is simple – but revolutionary:
BackBox – The original from mft
As the inventor of the rear box, mft stands for quality, safety and well thought-out technology. The BackBox is more than just additional storage space – it is a new concept for transporting luggage at the rear of your vehicle.
The advantages of the BackBox at a glance:
Whether for family holidays, weekend trips or transporting sports equipment – with the rear box from mft, you can travel flexibly and comfortably at all times.
Optimal aerodynamics – save fuel with the rear box, maximum range for electric cars!
Compared to conventional roof boxes, the rear box scores highly in an often underestimated area: aerodynamics. While roof boxes are directly exposed to the airflow and thus significantly increase the vehicle’s drag, the rear box remains in the so-called slipstream of the car.
This has several advantages:
In short: The rear box is the smart solution for anyone who needs more space but doesn’t want to pay more or harm the environment.
FAQs on bike carriers and rear boxes on the towbar
Depending on the age of the model, we can send you replacement keys. The lock number has 3 digits and can be read off the lock cylinder. If the required locking number is no longer available, it is still possible to replace all locks.
Yes, if you have a towbar fitted to your vehicle, the make and model does not matter.
Yes, if you have a towbar fitted to your vehicle, the make and model does not matter. There are only differences in the folding mechanism. If you have a vehicle with a very large tailgate, such as a VW bus or a Mercedes-Benz Viano, you can only open the tailgate with our “BackPower” model.
No, a TÜV inspection is not required as the carrier has an EU type approval.
The drawbar load depends on the trailer coupling and the car. You will find the permissible drawbar load on the type plate directly on your coupling or in the vehicle registration document.
Yes, all systems can be mounted on the towbar quickly and easily without tools.
This depends on the model purchased. You will find the payload on the gray sticker located in the area of the coupling. The payload is the weight that may be loaded onto the carrier itself.
Example
You have a drawbar load of 75 kg and your carrier weighs 15 kg. This means you can still load 60 kg onto the carrier.
75 kg – 15 kg = 60 kg.
There is a gray sticker on the carrier in the area of the clutch. The name behind the type designation is important.
All available cover glasses are available in our online store and are linked under this answer. If your cover glass is not listed, please contact customer service directly. We are sure to find a suitable solution for you.
Unfortunately, nothing is really safe from theft. Nevertheless, you can of course lock the bikes to the bike carrier and the bike carrier to the towbar.
A 13-pin DIN connection is required. If your vehicle has a 7-pin connection, a 7- 13-pin adapter plug can be connected. This is available in our online store and is linked under this answer.
No, but it is advisable to fit a 3rd brake light to the bike carrier. The connection option is available on every bike carrier purchased from 2009 onwards.
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