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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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Earlier some of you got a deal on these racks, what are your views on them now? 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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 4th Apr 2006 8:28 pm |
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MX
Member Since: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Capital of Culture
Posts: 439
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at the moment i'm right royally ticked off with them!
I got sent a unit with the wrong bracket.
the bracket got replaced and then I couldnt fit it due to issues when tightening it all up
I phoned max and apparently there is a problem with them and they are now shipping me some new washers to use so that the alko hitch works properly.
not too impressed with a £200+ bikerack that I need working by next week when I set off to germany!!!!!
does that give a flavour of my current opinion ? D3 05 SE (old one)
RRS 08 SE (new one)
formerly mxgeldar7
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| 4th Apr 2006 8:45 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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Sorry to hear your problems, but does the quality look good? 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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| 4th Apr 2006 8:47 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3656
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Tried mine for the first time yesterday. I bought the 5 Cycle rack and it is very well made.
Bolting the adapter to the towbar was pretty straight forward although I could have done with another pair of hands to keep it straight while I tightened it. This took me about 15 minutes.
To attach the bike rack you first have to attach the upright tube, this is secured to the adapter by 1 lockable pivot pin (padlock is suppled) and 1 clamp bolt (if you remove this bolt the whole rack can tilt forward with the bikes attached). Then you slide the top beam into the upright tube (remembering to attach the cycle cradles first) and secure with a g-clip.
Put the cycles on the rack and thread the webbing strap (attached to the top beam) through the cycle cradles. If you need to carry a light bar this attaches under the webbing strap. Then using the ratchet at the front you can secure the bikes, the g-clip and the light bar holder. There is a security cable attached to the top beam that can then be threaded through the bikes and then locked using the supplied padlock.
I found that the whole thing looked very sturdy when assembled and the bikes did not move at all in the rack whilst the vehicle was in motion.
Hope that helps - if you would like to see the instructions PM me your email address and Ill scan them in and send them to you.
Paul 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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| 4th Apr 2006 8:52 pm |
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MX
Member Since: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Capital of Culture
Posts: 439
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compared with all the other units i have had - and believe me I have had most of them - this is the most robust one i have seen
i just wish it could have been tried and tested on my car by now! D3 05 SE (old one)
RRS 08 SE (new one)
formerly mxgeldar7
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| 4th Apr 2006 8:53 pm |
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KL
Member Since: 16 Jun 2005
Location: Gilling, nr York
Posts: 713
  
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Spoke to Samantha this week at Maxxraxx- the 20% offer still stands... Discovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
Had it since new - sold Jun 17 after 12 years and 214,000 miles
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| 4th Apr 2006 11:22 pm |
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minicabelemet
Member Since: 28 Oct 2005
Location: Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
Posts: 85
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Had mine fitted by Max and it works wery well. Very strong, good quality.
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| 6th Apr 2006 3:53 pm |
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Jonhklee
Member Since: 27 Feb 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 45
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I have been interested in a Bike rack too, I have the removable tow bar on my D3, will the Maxx Raxx fit? and have you got a website for the rack or even photos?
Thanks
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| 7th Apr 2006 5:47 am |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3656
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The MaaxRaax will fit on the removable tow bar and you will still be able to tow if you wish. There is a specially designed clamp that fits on the removable tow bar that allows you to connect the bike rack. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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| 7th Apr 2006 10:11 am |
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eddtheduck
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Norwich
Posts: 164
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Because I live in the little backwater of Norwich there isn't a fitter of the Maxx Raxx swan neck adapter until Huntingdon. Samantha from Maxx Raxx has helpfully sent me the instructions on fitting it and with these and based on Woody's experience it doesn't seem to hard to fit.
The only thing putting me off is the disclaimer I have to sign absolving them of repsonsibility etc etc etc. I'm not afraid of assembling it myself (looks easier than most Ikea kitchen drawers) but wonder if any of the rest of you fitted it OK to the removable bar, have you used it in anger and was it robust enough?
In addition the 20% offer is still good for forum members! 2008.5 D3 HSE, Stornoway, Ebony
2007 BMW 335iSE - lust for speed satisfied
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| 18th Apr 2006 6:01 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3656
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I decided to fit the bracket myself as their nearest approved installer was a fair distance away. I didnt have to sign a disclaimer though, do you mean the bit where there approved fitter is supposed to sign? After reading the instructions that Samantha sent me it did not look too hard and I thought as long as it is tightened and fitted to their specifications there should not be a problem.
Since fitting it I have only used it two or three times but I have had no problems with the strength of the rack or the swan neck adapter. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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| 18th Apr 2006 6:22 pm |
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eddtheduck
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Norwich
Posts: 164
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You have to sign away the fact that you are responsible for any damage that might occur from a non-approved fitter.
You could look at this as being a bit of a risk with a £40k car but I take a similar risk every time I get behind the wheel!! 2008.5 D3 HSE, Stornoway, Ebony
2007 BMW 335iSE - lust for speed satisfied
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| 18th Apr 2006 9:10 pm |
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