Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Secure a piece of Plywood to the rack, and then it will be wider,
and, also, have some wheel-spray protection.
BALTIC birch plywood is light and strong, paint or clear lacquer to keep it nicer looking..
add some corner holes to hook the stretch net into..
If you opt for this route, take note of where on the rack you place your panniers and then cut into the new deck plate at that location or you won't be able to use your panniers in the future.