Avatar Niko Van Storage Box

Great size for Ford Transit and will hold griddle, accessories, and all outside items when traveling with extra space to spare. Bottom door opens down for a perfect space to work from as well.

We are traveling teachers of basketweaving…yes, it is a real thing. We travel in a 144 Sprinter that we upfitted ourselves back in 2017. While we have made a number of retrofits for our bikes, we finally decided that they need to travel inside due to road wear and tear. To load the bikes inside, we needed a box that allows both doors to open. And because we get to park in some tiny places, we needed a box that would hold (6 )13”x13”boxes of basketry kits. I called Avatar and had a spirited discussions with the owner, his wife and their son (it is truly a family business). They said they would make a slim Mega for us and get it to us before our next gig in 4 weeks. They exceeded our expectations with the prompt manufacture. And mounting the Massif, handle extension and Mega was a breeze. We stored our 6 boxes of kits and saw no evidence of water while out on a 2 week adventure. It has been a pleasure to deal with such a professional company that still just makes you want to sit around and trade stories from the road.

We have had our Coachman Beyond for over a year. We found that while it holds most of what we need for our trips, we wanted more storage for golf clubs and other gear. I investigated several options and determined that the Avatar Offroad system was the best option for us. I ordered the Massif and the Giga Box and it only took 1 week to get them. They contacted me by phone right after I purchased them and they walked me through the delivery.

The best part is that they were very easy to install and are extremely sturdy. It took me around 30 minutes to install the Giga Box with the help of my wife. Avatar OffRoad has videos on how to install the box and it was very helpful. I also like the way the upper door opens with pistons to make it effortless. It also will shield you from the rain. The bottom door and be used as a table which will come in handy for our Blackstone.

If you are looking for a rear storage system, I would highly recommend you checking into this system. They have boxes of different sizes but we wanted to get the largest we could so that we can take longer trips. They are very easy to install yourself. I am extremely pleased with my storage box.

I reached out to Avatar to ask questions on the fit of the Centi Box on the Ford Transit, how the fit works with the vertical bike racks installed and how the Niko box would look on the other side and which recommended width (24 or 28”).

Not only did the team offer to send me some pictures, they actually changed the configuration of the boxes on their own van so that I had a true understanding of the fit.

Additionally, I shared photos of my van with them upon installation completion. They expressed their in interest in how the material arrived and asked if there were any issues. The packaging was awesome and there was no denting or damage to the packaging materials.

The boxes look awesome installed and the hinge material really pops. I have had many compliments already.

I ordered the Transit Massif, Niko 28”, Niko Topper and the Centi box. I also have the Kuat bike rails, but have not installed yet.

The door/shelf on the Niko, with the bottom of the Niko aligned with the fixed bottom of the Centi, is the perfect height for a camp stove or grill.

You can the Avatar team care about their product and the customer experience. Definitely recommend.

I've been searching for years for a box big enough for wheelchair wheels and discovered this! I love that I can change the shelf heights and fully open my back doors again which I couldn't do with a hitch box. This box is beautiful and very well made. The staff here was also incredibly helpful and I appreciate their hard work, flexibility, and craftsmanship. Thank you!

I recently purchased the Massif system, Mega box and spare tire carrier for my 2017 Sprinter and plan to pickup the Ski 4 Box for the other side shortly. After exhaustive research among the competitors (including Owl) I concluded that the Avatar product line by Wes and his son Colton offered the best quality, widest choice of sizes and use-cases, and coolest cosmetic touches! Even a hint of flashy orange as a nod to Colton's OSU alma mater (I suspect). I even visited Avatar's facility in Salt Lake Fall 2024 to meet personally with the shop staff and see the production process first-hand. The Avatar folks are flexible and continuously innovating, plus they are family-owned and operated. Everything is personal for them and they are involved in every detail! Highly recommended and supported.

Best storage box. Super high quality construction. Great customer service and shipping. Honestly best purchase ive made for my van

The NIKO 28” is perfect for our Coachmen Beyond on the Ford Transit chassis. Drivers side was super easy to install and allows us to keep our outdoor things (e.g. hoses, chairs, tarp) outside of the van. NIKO provided perfect amount of storage for us while maintaining the ability to see out the back window while enjoying a coffee in bed in the morning.

Easy to install. The Avatar is the only mount we could find that wouldn’t damage the van door.

Because our Entegra Expanse 21B on the Ford Transit AWD 350HD was not immune to the common lack of storage and space issues, we did the research and landed on Avatar Offroad's rear passenger-side Massif rack and Giga storage box, complete with the Avatar Van door handle extension. Their products are quality-built, modular, and easy to install. If you have any questions or concerns like the many I had, there is always someone who answers the phone any day of the week. We can't wait to get the rear driver's side outfitted next!

Went with the Niko 28 with crown and molle panel mounted on the Avatar massif rack for our Transit high roof. Good choice all around. The box is basically huge and can’t imagine needing more room. Fits our diesel heater and accessories on the adjustable shelf and all our recovery and leveling gear on the bottom. Still with tons of extra room for wet/muddy/snowy boots, clothes, etc. Included with the crown are pre-drilled rotopax mount holes… utilized those immediately! The crown is great for hauling trash and other “unmentionable” items to the nearest approved dump spot without having it inside the van.
Only one gripe, with the predrilled holes for the crown, rain and snow melt water does get into the box. Not a ton, but enough to make it non-water-tight. Not a huge deal, but extra care needed as to what goes into the Niko. Perhaps some sealant this summer. Otherwise super happy, and looks **** too! Can’t wait to save up for an Avatar ski box next winter!

Just wrapped up 8 days on the road with this new box. Performed well. Met all expectations!

I have the massive storage system and Mega storage box--truly amazing products. I replaced my owl box and sherpa with these--the craftsmanship, utility of the product, and weight capacity are a night-and-day step up. If you are looking for a storage box, I strongly recommend looking at these Avatar products.