I need one for 4 bikes for a trip to the lake district
I have a attachable tow bar type.
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17th Jan 2011 10:12 pm
djcleckie
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Highlands
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I have the Thule 9705. The uprights, arms and bike mountings etc are identical to the 9708 but it is for the fixed type towbar so the mounting is different. They are strong and well made though I have never tried it with as many as 4 bikes on it. Remember that you cannot tow with this model (9708) - that's why I went for the 9705 which leaves the towball free. However the 9708 should not affect your departure angle. The 9705 has a fixed plate that protrudes below the towbar making the already poor departure angle (due to fixed towbar) much worse.
Both versions allow the bike rack to be slanted backwards so you can get access through the rear door.
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17th Jan 2011 10:41 pm
john ov
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Thanks for your reply Dave
They sound quite good for the price, would you advice getting a Thule lightboard 976 or do you think the lights will be visible enough?
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John
17th Jan 2011 10:49 pm
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I went for a wheel support type of rack, they keep everything a lot more stable and well away from your paint. The actual one I went for was a Pendle via e bay, can't remember the shop.Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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18th Jan 2011 6:58 am
djcleckie
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Hi
These days the police seem pretty sharp on obscured rear lights/obscured number plate I just use a cheap lighting board from my local car parts shop number plate + board you should get both for about £30
Home made number plates are also not a good idea either I read somewhere on this forum that the fine is now £60 for a non-compliant number plate.
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18th Jan 2011 10:44 pm
character
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yep plod will be very busy this year around the lake district in their Impreza WRX
18th Jan 2011 10:46 pm
john ov
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Was looking at his one , seems a good price, dont know what make it is, anyone got one ?
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Looks like a Thule or a good version of one. I had on of those for two bikes, very impressed.
19th Feb 2011 3:38 pm
john ov
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Thanks Jason, it does look very much like the Thule but much cheaper, not sure weather to go for it.
Got till April so I will carry on looking for a while.
19th Feb 2011 3:46 pm
Discotres
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I have one of those but for 3 bikes, I have also used it on my motorhome as a 'platform' to carry my motorbike on when going to South of France as the bikes have their own rack
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Great piece of kit, and when not in use can hang on the garage or shed wall
19th Feb 2011 3:49 pm
Jules-R
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Aberdeen
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The version Jason shown is spot on cos I now use that one (Thanks Jason) and a friend has the three bike version both very good and I thing the you can get a four bike version.
Item number: eBay Item No. 190502894612 (nothing to do with me by the way just the 1st one that poped up)Jules
19th Feb 2011 4:21 pm
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Glad its getting more use than we could give it....
19th Feb 2011 4:22 pm
john ov
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The Thules do look and reviews are good but for a 4 bike one my funds cant stretch that far, so I might go for the Mottez.
Unless anyone is thinking of selling a 4 bike rack
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