Darr (Daerr), Hepco & Becker, Alpos...same difference!
 

Maybe I'm stating the obvious here but I'll say it anyway.

I have the Alpos panniers and now recieved a topbox (C29*) from Daerr. I have also had a look at the H&B boxes. They are all exactly the same, even the latches/locks, except for maybe an extra bend around the side or corners for aesthetics. I wouldn't be surprised of they were all punched out at exactly the same factory somewhere in Germany (or China).

So if you are considering any of these boxes then my advise would be to make your decision purely on Price + Postage.


*The C29 is actually sold as a normal travel case but is a handy size for a topbox.

I think the company that makes them is Alpos. Who I think are a Slovenian company who make all sizes of aluminium boxes for keeping engineering gear in. Maybe the cheapest place to source them would be a supplier to that trade?
Matt

http://alu.alpos.si/eng/default.asp?id=1106

Matt it appears you are coreect. Wonder if they would sell direct to the public

All of the box manufacturers I've looked at seem to follow very standard sizes, none of which are the "pannier" dimensions. I guess they get a custom size made.

I can help if someone needs Alpos panniers.

Available in this sizes, PM me for more info.

Panniers
 

You can also buy the hepco and becker standard alloy-boxes at OFF-THE-ROAD | Zubehör und Tuningteile rund um den Enduro-, Rallye- und Super-Moto Sport - the cost less than 200,00 €. I think the come from the same manufacturer - the keys even have "Hepco & Becker" written on.

I just bought two of them there. (30 and 38 l)