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Maxxraxx 5 - securing bikes safely
Hi,
I've just managed to get hold of a used Maxxraxx 5 and I managed to put it all on the disco yesterday with no issue. However when I put my bike on to test it out I was a little concerned about the stability of the bike on there. I'm worried that if I taking a corner to fast to send the bike flying off the rack? Am i just being over paranoid?
I also did consider that maybe I need a cross bar fitting for my bike as it is quite low and hence a wheel was sticking up in the air:
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I never had a problem with 4 bikes on mine, you have got the ratchet strap done up very tightly? The extra straps that fit into the tailgate help a lot too.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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31st Jul 2020 2:32 pm
adds58
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I have done the ratchet up as tight as it will go but I did wonder if the ratchet isn't working optimally? How can I tell if its tight enough?
31st Jul 2020 2:45 pm
Pelyma
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You should be able to ping it a get a tune, if that makes sense.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
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31st Jul 2020 2:50 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Re: Maxxraxx 5 - securing bikes safely
adds58 wrote:
Hi,
I've just managed to get hold of a used Maxxraxx 5 and I managed to put it all on the disco yesterday with no issue. However when I put my bike on to test it out I was a little concerned about the stability of the bike on there. I'm worried that if I taking a corner to fast to send the bike flying off the rack? Am i just being over paranoid?
I also did consider that maybe I need a cross bar fitting for my bike as it is quite low and hence a wheel was sticking up in the air:
I regularly carry 2-4 bikes on my MaxxRaxx, in fact I prefer it to my Strada. I've never had any issues with it in the 10+ years and thousands of miles I've used it. I've also never used the straps to attach it to the top of the boot lid and its been perfectly fine. Mine is attached to a fixed tow bar.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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Still original injectors and turbo
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31st Jul 2020 2:59 pm
Pelyma
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If you have the extended piece you are supposed to have the extra straps because of the increased height.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
31st Jul 2020 3:15 pm
adds58
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Location: Brighton
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I'm not using the extended piece but I'm thinking it may be the ratchet not working optimally now.
Is it a problem if the bike isn't level as the cross bar is low or should I not be worried providing it fits on the cradle?
31st Jul 2020 3:21 pm
Pelyma
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My wife’s bike had no proper crossbar and that carried just fine. Speak to Maxxraxx they aren’t that far from you really and very helpful. 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
31st Jul 2020 4:07 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Location: Wiltshire
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You can buy 'cross bars' from Halfords to help with carrying them. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
31st Jul 2020 5:04 pm
adds58
Member Since: 13 Feb 2018
Location: Brighton
Posts: 39
I had a lock at the ratchet and it looks like it’s slightly wonky and the pins are not straight so think it needs replacing!
1st Aug 2020 10:37 am
adds58
Member Since: 13 Feb 2018
Location: Brighton
Posts: 39
I spoke to Daniel at Maxxraxx and he sorted me out. Ended up needing a new topbar as the bottom hook was also bent so there were concerns that the integrity might have been effected. I can confirm the strap now goes nice and tight and ‘pings’ as suggested it should,
Have to say fantastic customer service from Daniel and Maxxraxx.
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6th Aug 2020 11:09 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
6th Aug 2020 11:35 pm
sarumlight
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Location: Off the Plain
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That’s good to hear. I just got some spare parts for an Atera rack we’ve had for years from roofbox.co.uk. It’s good when people stand by the products they sell!
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