CRUZ Rear Cargo carrier system: base platform no. 940-535

The Cruz rear cargo base is a versatile platform that can be used on its own to carry more bulky loads that are just not practical to carry on the roof of the car. The most useful thing about the platform is it's ability to carry a range of different loads with the additional cargo box and fittings for up to three bikes (both available separately - listed below).

Unlike most tow bar platforms it tilts to give you enough space to open the boot, even when fully loaded. Very handy! This rack will tilt far enough to open the tailgate on almost all cars and SUVs It won't tilt far enough to open the tailgate if you have a van or an MPV with a very vertical tailgate (it's not possible to open most vertical tailgates, even with the upright removed).

It's easy to fit to the tow ball. Simply place it on the tow ball and lower the handle to secure it in place, you can lock it to the tow ball at this point. The handle is nice and long so it's easy to get to from the side of the rack.

Features include:

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 116 x 89 x 84cm
• Depth of platform: 66cm
• Load capacity: 60kg (tow bar nose weight dependent)
• Weight: 17.4kg
• Locks to the tow ball
• Tiltable - using a foot operated pedal at the front of the rack so it's easy to access

Technical specifications at a glance:

Fits bolt on tow ball: yes

Fits swan neck / detachable tow ball: yes

Dimensions: 116 (w) x 89 (d) x 84 (h) cm, depth of platform only = 66cm

Weight: 17.4kg

Max load capacity: 60kg

Tilting: yes

Integral lighting board: yes (13 pin with a 7 pin adapter included)

Rack to tow ball lock: yes

Fits with a spare wheel: no

Guarantee: 3 years

Useful information:

The maximum permitted load you can carry is also determined by your nose weight; you will need to check you don’t exceed this before loading your rack.

Requires 43mm clearance from centre of tow ball to rear of vehicle.

To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.

Delivery charges and arrangements:

We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.

These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.

Delivery of other items

Delivery times

Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).

Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders
Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.

Delivery FAQs

When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.

What about Next Working Day delivery?
We have offered a reliable Next Working Day service for well over 20 years but, due to the pressure on the couriers caused by the coronavirus crisis and the huge increase in online shopping, we can no longer be confident about the delivery date, which is why we now call the service ‘Express delivery’. Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next or second working day, but some will arrive on the second or third working day, or be split between these days. So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.

Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.

Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.

Payment options:

We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".

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