Member Since: 19 Oct 2009
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 9
Bike racks?
Do all the bike racks out there need a tow bar? Cant reach the roof easily so want to put them on the back? If you do need a tow bar will the LR detachable one do? Thanks in advance!
22nd Mar 2010 8:19 pm
gingerbiker
Member Since: 09 Jun 2008
Location: North Yorks
Posts: 201
halfrauds do a solid wheel carrying three bike rack, that clamps on the ball; so it will fit either type of rack
has carried three full sus bikes no problem, indeed fitted a fourth frame on there without wheels on one occasion
cost sub £100 IIRC
carl
22nd Mar 2010 9:14 pm
roverdrive
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 181
Have used the Thule 3 bike carrier on a detachable tow ball with no problems. ( Cant remember the model number of the carrier just now ).
Don't know of any other carrier other than the roof mounted ones.
Have got both, and find that if you put the bikes on with the rear wheel towards the front of the vehicle they are easier to control. I have the old fashioned black Halfrauds carriers for the roof, and as long as I haven't prked facing downhill, I can put the bike up, and raise the frame it to position on my own. The bike will then stay there with the rear tie down tight till I climb up the wheel ( no hamster jokes thank you ) to clamp the frame and attach the front tie down - simples.
Mike
22nd Mar 2010 9:22 pm
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Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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I have a Thurle Ride on carrier 9502, and the carrier for 3 bikes is a 9503
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22nd Mar 2010 9:24 pm
roverdrive
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 181
If you do need a tow bar will the LR detachable one do?
Most definitely. It has a nose weight of 150kg - one of the highest for a car. I carry 5 bikes on a rack that fits on the detachable tow bar.The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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23rd Mar 2010 11:40 am
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I bought the 4th carrier but haven't used it. I just ratchet strapped 4th (a kids bike) to the other 32012 Defender 110 XS Utility 2.2
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23rd Mar 2010 11:55 am
CHRISS
Member Since: 30 Jan 2010
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I use a 3 bike Thule 9503 on a detachable tow bar
23rd Mar 2010 12:26 pm
sj1202
Member Since: 31 Jan 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 17
Does anyone know to a decent rack that hangs off the back door as i to a caravan and want to carry bikes.
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hi to mcleod ,can you open your sunroof with that roofrack ,thanks.
