Basil Crate – New Recycled Synthetic Range (Just the crate)

MOUNTING TIPS

If you are using cable ties – Small and medium size tend to be best on rear racks and may be better mounted sideways so that the load is not too rear heavy.  Large crates may be suitable for large Dutch style front racks.  When mounting on rear racks, make sure to leave at approx 5cm clearance behind the saddle (for bum clearance). Use at least 6 to spread the load between multiple ties.  Locate them strategically on the rack and done up tightly to prevent movement.  Ensure you thread them through thickened structural sections of the crate base. Cable ties to thin sections will tear the plastic crate.  Thread ties from below so that the ties end up underneath.

If you have a Basil MIK rack – you can purchase a Basil MIK adapter for the bottom of your crate to provide a convenient and secure quick release system.  You may need longer screws than those provided with the MIK package (select similar self-tapping style screws of the same diameter).

If you have a Racktime rack – you can purchase a Racktime Snap-it adapter for the bottom of your crate.  This will fit perfectly in the same mounting points as the MIK adapter.  You may need to adjust the Snap-it width to suit the hole spacing on your rack.

If you don’t have an MIK or Racktime rack, you can purchase a MIK adapter for your rack as well as your crate.

OTHER CRATE ACCESSORIES

Topeak Cargo Nets – to stop things bouncing out.

Crate/basket covers – to stop thing bouncing out and to keep the rain out.  They’re also a good security option.

Restrap Straps – Attach each end to the handles and use the convenient magnetic snap-fastener in the middle.  A great for restraining dogs in your crate.  Thread through the back of their harness and tighten sufficiently to prevent to secure them from jumping and braking.

ACTUAL INTERNAL DIMENSIONS

Basil’s volumes are a little rubbery so we measured off the real thing (internal dims).