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Hampstead
 


Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3
What bike rack can I use?

I've got the removable type tow bar and roof bars.

What will suit?
  
Post #20758724th Sep 2007 6:45 pm
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bluebarchetta
 


Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I have a Thule 903.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic10556.html?highlight=903

Works pretty well if a little heavy to put in place, bit at least the bikes are easy to get on and off.
  
Post #20759124th Sep 2007 6:52 pm
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MX
 


Member Since: 04 Mar 2006
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I#ll always recommend the Maxxraxx unit - works for me every time! (pics in gallery)
 D3 05 SE (old one)

RRS 08 SE (new one)


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Post #20760424th Sep 2007 7:57 pm
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r1ure
 


Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

I use the Thule 9403 on the detatchable towbar.
Again it's a three bike carrier, expect to pay just under £100. If you expect to use the carrier pretty regularly then you may want to opt for one of the more expensive Thule options.
Thule 957 lock (£12) prevents someone making off with the carrier and bikes when you stop off for a coffee.

Never had any problems with the 9403.
  
Post #20761624th Sep 2007 8:14 pm
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Hampstead
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

Excellent tips - now for carrying a Kayak......

Is there something that will fit on my roof bars?
  
Post #20782625th Sep 2007 7:49 am
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Czech Republic 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Scotia GreyDiscovery 4

if you do a search on my posts and have a look in my gallery you will learn about the best bike rack for the discovery and holders for kajaks....
  
Post #20782925th Sep 2007 7:54 am
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DSL
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Been having a look through topics on bike racks still none the wiser. My folks are looking for a ike rack/tow hitch combo for 4 bikes. Looking at the Thule website it looks like the Thule EuroClassic Pro 903 is up to 3 bikes with an adapter for the 4th. How is this combo with the D3??? Also what's the best tow hitch, the muliheight or removable???

What's the best tow bar to use with the Maxxraxx unit???
   
Post #2100851st Oct 2007 7:44 am
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DiscoStu
 


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I've got a Pendle 4-bike rack, towbar mounted. Mine requires the drop height, although I believe they do a ball-mount. Not sure I'd ever trust a ball-mount though.....

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DSL
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Cheer Stu, will have a look at that. Thumbs Up
   
Post #2101181st Oct 2007 9:22 am
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Flack
 


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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

What about a rack that can be fitted to the movable tow hitch and still get a caravan on as well, has anybody got one of these.?


Flack Smile
  
Post #2101581st Oct 2007 11:53 am
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timd3
 


Member Since: 30 Nov 2006
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check mxgeldar7's gallery (see above) - there are pics of the MAXXRAXX which is fitted to the detachable tow bar. I have one too and would recommend it - had no problems with 4 bikes & towing at the same time.

cheers, Tim
 2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey - now sold...  
Post #2101641st Oct 2007 12:07 pm
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Pelyma
  


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Maxx Raxx is no longer recomended for alko hitches. Big Cry I have gone the multi height tow bar route
 DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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Post #2101741st Oct 2007 12:52 pm
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heapster
 


Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Maxxraxx carriers will fit on removable towbar - but they have to fit it for you (South Godstone, Jct 6 M25).

Will get mine done in the next couple of weeks and report back.
  
Post #2102121st Oct 2007 3:02 pm
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Pelyma
  


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But like I said not suitable if you have an alko hitch
 DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S 
 
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Cheers timd3, printed off those pics this morning for them to have a look at. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Folks will prob get a multiheight hitch fitted & pointing them towards the Maxxraxx unit.
   
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