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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4
Carrying Bicycles

Hi all,

what are my options for carrying bicycles on the D4? I don't have a towbar fitted so I guess I'm looking at strap or roof-based systems.

I'd be grateful if anyone can give details of their setups.

Thanks,

Dean
  
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England 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Nara BronzeDiscovery 4

Its not easy getting bikes on the roof. I'm over 6ft and its a struggle without some sort of step up - kids bikes are ok. I've not seen any strap/racks that attach to the boot, but then I didn't really look.

Personally I have a rack that attaches to a removable tow bar - simple to load up and mine tilts so access to the tailgate it still possible.
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Scotland 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

This has been discussed here before with mention made of a contraption to hoist bikes up onto the roof. Something like the davits for a lifeboat on a ship.
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Could use a strap based one for the tailgate/boot lid (what ever you want to call it) - but I always find that there not stable and as the bikes settle on the rack some straps will come loose. I wouldnt even contemplate a roof mounted oneas they scare the crap out of me, again, they look unstable (too me) and they also affect MPG (yes, I know you're already driving a brick) - for me, a tow ball mounted rack is the safest way of transporting bikes externaly. The racks dont cost that much (I got a second hand thule rack that can carry 3 bikes for £90 off egay) - yes you need to get a tow bar fitted, but its worth it.

I use mine alot to move my bike around, never had issues in the two years i've been using it.

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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Siberian SilverDiscovery 3

Carried 4 adult bikes on the roof and it isn’t too bad getting them up there. Use tailgate as step and then fit to a Thule bike rack. Thule come up all the time on eBay.

If we are not towing anything then I have a flat bed bike rack that sits on the tow bar. It’s great and we have had 6 bikes on it before. Admittedly two were kids ones.
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Get a removable tow bar and a Max Raxx carrier.
  
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Ireland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

As above.... get a removable tow bar and your options are endless and you don’t have to lift the bikes up on the roof.
  
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I’ve tried roof and tow ball and caravan rear mounting.

Roof was too much effort putting bars on, then the cycle carriers then getting bikes up, so now use a tow ball mounted carrier and rear of caravan. Works a treat!
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Thanks everyone.

Having them on the roof is neater in that it avoids adding to the already substantial length of the car, but I stood next to the car today and concluded that it's just too high for that.

So some form of towbar mounted system it is.

Am I right in thinking this sort of system would obscure the lights or at least the number plate?



So would I be able to just get a removable tow bar and carrier as below or would I need any other parts?



  
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If you went for a fixed tow hitch, I have a Maxx Raxx bike carrier for sale. Whistle You basically bolt the mount behind the hitch and it stays there out the way. Then you just add the rest and secure with a locking pin. The whole lot pivots from the base to allow access to the boot.
I've not had it fitted to my d4 so can't guarantee the bottom part would open but the top would
  
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in your pics, the top one will obstruct the lights and plate, so you would need a lighting board. The bottom pic (to me) is the best option as everyting is combined - like the pic of my Disco and bikes.
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I have the bottom one but for two bikes and its ideal Thumbs Up
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Waitomo GreyDiscovery 4

Here is the lifeboat davit one: http://www.karitek.co.uk/shop/roof-racks-r...roof-racks

Not sure it looks robust enough to be loaded up with 4 bikes? Someone over on Def2 uses one for Kayaks and sang its praises.
  
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4

I have both the roof bars and tow bar set up, the Tow bar is by far and a way the easiest to load and unload. The Thule tilt function and tailgate are a match made in heaven. I cant recommend them highly enough.
  
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+1 I have the same setup
Thule tilting tow-bar rack for the majority of the time, perfect setup
I also have a roof bar setup for when towing the caravan
  
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