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A frame bike carrier

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SimonR

Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Posts: 767

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

A frame bike carrier

Was looking at using a maxxraxx but need to get the tailgate open without too much grief

Has anyone put two bikes on an A frame carrier or used a maxxraxx and how difficult is it to get the tailgate (top and lower) open when hitched ?

Thanks D4 2010 HSE Santorini Black
D3 2005 SE Java Black - p/x to D4
D2 2001 GS - p/x to D3
D1 1998 - p/x to D2

21st Aug 2014 1:17 pm

countrywide

Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Graphite LE Auto Unknown Colour

I have one of these, it has a tilting system which works with the bikes attached.

Very easy to fit and it very stable.

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4...C4ure5HWI_

21st Aug 2014 1:37 pm

Boisee

Member Since: 03 Oct 2013
Location: Stonehaven
Posts: 180

Countrywide,
How do you find the build quality and weight of the Buzzrack. I'm looking to get one soon and would appreciate a real world honest eval from someone who has used it.

Cheers

21st Aug 2014 3:41 pm

countrywide

Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019

I have had it two or three years and we take three bikes on it. We've used it to take bikes to Europe and to be honest it seems rock solid, particulary where it sits on the tow ball. It also has key locks for the tow ball and each bike, so pretty secure too. In addition to the bike frame clamp, there are straps for the wheels and adjustable wheel supports.

It is light enough to put on yourself and has a good tilting mechanism when loaded with bikes.

I can't fault it at all.

21st Aug 2014 4:42 pm

Boisee

Member Since: 03 Oct 2013
Location: Stonehaven
Posts: 180

Cheers countrywide

21st Aug 2014 6:59 pm

SimonR

Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Posts: 767

That isn't an A frame rack ? D4 2010 HSE Santorini Black
D3 2005 SE Java Black - p/x to D4
D2 2001 GS - p/x to D3
D1 1998 - p/x to D2

22nd Aug 2014 9:13 am

countrywide

Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019

Sorry misread

22nd Aug 2014 9:50 am

maplecottage

Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

I have a colleague who has a Maxxrack - he swears by it (not at it

) - access to the top tailgate is facilitated by the tilting mechanism. It works well

Steve

22nd Aug 2014 11:41 am

SimonR

Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Posts: 767

Steve

Thanks - I need to get both open to let our German Shepherd out.

I will try the Maxxraxx when we pick up our caravan in September

Have found one made by Fiamma for Â£93 which seems to fit the solution D4 2010 HSE Santorini Black
D3 2005 SE Java Black - p/x to D4
D2 2001 GS - p/x to D3
D1 1998 - p/x to D2

22nd Aug 2014 11:56 am

maplecottage

Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171

Don't think the Maxxrack will have enough movement to allow access to the bottom half.

My issue with A frame carriers is the effect on nose weight. Was with a guy in France this year and he had a A frame carrier on his Hymer.

Once loaded with 2 bikes it took two of us the lift it

22nd Aug 2014 12:28 pm

moorman

Member Since: 05 Jul 2009
Location: East Anglia
Posts: 276

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver

Used to have an A frame bike rack on our old Knaus ( 2 bikes) which was balanced by a bike rack on the rear (for 2 bikes), brilliant system and the rear one doubled for a sledge carrier for winter trips to The Alps.

22nd Aug 2014 7:26 pm

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