Member Since: 10 Feb 2009
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 1
Towbar mounted bike carrier
Recently got Disco3 and would appreciate any help, would like to fit towbar mounted bike carrier, I have dealer fitted multi height towbar and also tow a caravan, Failed so far to find solution, has anybody had this problem and any solutions would be great. [/i]
10th Feb 2009 4:11 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10300
do exactly this - I have the Witter 4 bike rack fitted, see here:
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and pick with bikes & caravan
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hope this helps
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10th Feb 2009 4:51 pm
jpi3418
Member Since: 01 Jun 2006
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Posts: 54
Re: Towbar mounted bike carrier
Griff33 wrote:
Recently got Disco3 and would appreciate any help, would like to fit towbar mounted bike carrier, I have dealer fitted multi height towbar and also tow a caravan, Failed so far to find solution, has anybody had this problem and any solutions would be great. [/i]
I have a Thule 5 bike carrier that fits into the standard tow bar hole, and is one of the few carriers that can cope with 5 bikes. I would recommend this solution if you don't need to carry bikes and tow at the same time.2005 D3 TdV6 HSE Buckingham Blue
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11th Feb 2009 2:26 am
Budweiser
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 193
Is there one that fitts with the removable tow bar?
Thanks
Don
11th Feb 2009 10:07 am
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
I have the MaxxRaxx 5 bike carrier on my removeable towbar
Forum discount should be available as well.
Your towbar won't fit in its cubby though with the attachment.end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
11th Feb 2009 12:04 pm
NeilD
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Sunny Surrey
Posts: 4845
I went for the Atera Strada unit from the Roofbox Company.
Thule 903 is pretty good too. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
11th Feb 2009 1:18 pm
AndyViking
Member Since: 09 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 269
Vote here for the Atera Strada - superb piece of kit and tilts out of the way of the top hatch even when fully loadedD3 - 2008.5MY HSE, Stornaway Grey, RSE etc - all the toys
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11th Feb 2009 2:26 pm
Walman
Member Since: 27 Aug 2007
Location: Devon
Posts: 27
Maxx Raxx for me
We bought a MaxxRaxx to go on the adjustable tow bar on the back of our 110 Double Cab. Great piece of kit.
Get's my vote!
12th Feb 2009 3:25 pm
Budweiser
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 193
Quote:
SPOTTER wrote:
I have the MaxxRaxx 5 bike carrier on my removeable towbar
Forum discount should be available as well.
Your towbar won't fit in its cubby though with the attachment.
Thank you - I'll chech out their website
12th Feb 2009 4:01 pm
Walman
Member Since: 27 Aug 2007
Location: Devon
Posts: 27
MaxxRaxx
I wanted to confirm exactly which one I needed so I phoned them and they were very helpful.
12th Feb 2009 5:11 pm
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
yup they are, and Max is the boss...surprisingly
Excellent for spares and extras as well. Easy to use teh rack once you have got the hang of it. Can tilt down but very heavy when all bikes on it.
make sure the installer is upto scratch though end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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