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Scotland 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4
Hoisting pedal cycles onto roof

Can anyone help with ideas for a lift to get pedal cycles onto the roof of a Discovery.

There was a device a few years ago made by Atera but now discontinued. It's no great problem when I have an assistant but need something I can work solo - other than a length of rope!
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This is what I use, Disco in access mode and fortunately I’m 6’2”
I can get 4 bikes on the roof.

  
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Plastic folding step for me. Pick the bike up fairly low on the frame. Step onto the step, not too close to the car, rest one wheel on the required rack, lift the other wheel on, never been a problem.
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Ha! Steps are what I'm trying to avoid. Expo rack makes it 6" taller, and girl-friend is only 5'4" so no chance she can lift if I'm not there. However, as in avatar, she can fit through the roof light of the caravan to clean the roof!

Also, what stops bike falling over until there is someone up on the rack to attach the diagonal stay?
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Have you thought about this approach:

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At 5’4”, it’s a near impossibility.

SWMBO is 5’3”. I’ve tried planting her in a grow bag, fertiliser, the lot, but she seems to be shrinking with age. Laughing

Not helped by the fact 14 yr old daughter is 5’10” and still growing. Even the dog is taller. Still i suppose we need to support a Hobbit. Whistle
  
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Your dog is taller than your 5'10" daughter? What breed is it - a Baskerville?
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Re: Hoisting pedal cycles onto roof

Navigator wrote:
Can anyone help with ideas for a lift to get pedal cycles onto the roof of a Discovery.

There was a device a few years ago made by Atera but now discontinued. It's no great problem when I have an assistant but need something I can work solo - other than a length of rope!


Why not just carry them on the back on a tow bar mounted carrier? Reduces wind drag and mpg as well as easier to load.
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There is a reason I posted this in the caravanning section ! !
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alfamale wrote:
Have you thought about this approach:



Ha ha. The roof of that (hired?) car is oxter height. The D4 is 18" above head height and has a very steep rise to bonnet. I would have had to start practice 30 years ago to do what he does, and 20 years before that to do it on a D4!
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Also the Holidays section Wink (ok, I admit I didn't read what section it was in). When we take the bikes on holiday they're on the back. Thumbs Up

Even so, there are carriers that mount on the tow bar and still allow you to drag a shed behind you.
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there are carriers that mount on the tow bar

Would need a fixed towbar for that - A.K.A. "The Plough".
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Is it these you are looking for? If so I have 2 which I can dig out of the garage if you are interested. Thumbs Up

  
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why not put them in the caravan when towing ?
  
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