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Towbar mounted luggage carrier e.g. Thule Easybag
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ferret
 


Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
Location: Huddersfield
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Cuba 
Towbar mounted luggage carrier e.g. Thule Easybag

Hi,

I'm looking into towbar mounted luggage carrying options for a trip. Does anyone have or has used a bag or box such as th Thule Easybag or Thule backup?

I already have a Thule 3 bike towbar rack. I was wondering if the Thule Easybag would fit on this even if its meant for its own Easybase. I only want to store clothing in it so it wouldn't be too heavy, certainly less than 3 bikes.

Any advice appreciated.

Chris  
Post #113813830th Jul 2013 9:02 pm
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LHD
 


Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
Location: Lugano area
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Switzerland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

I followed someone with one of these recently, it looked reasonable and better than a topbox.

The chap was doing 80mph with it on the back of his Avensis or something like that.

If it works for you, it just looks like a mutated trailer....!!! Discovery 3 Manual as PDF | Blackvue 500 | BAS Remap | Mates did South America in a Landie
  
Post #113814330th Jul 2013 9:10 pm
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ferret
 


Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
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Cuba 

I'm thinking of maxing the luggage capacity and going for both the roofbox and back bag!  
Post #113815230th Jul 2013 9:21 pm
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npinks
 


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Brother has a Thule 3 bike towbar mounted rack (volvo branded) and just bought a Thule bag, should have gone on a easybase but works perfectly well according to him    
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ferret
 


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Cuba 

Thanks!  
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SHARKYSHARKS
 


Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
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Ferret,
I have the Thule easy base and back up box Very Happy Great bit of kit on in a minute great for camping or long haul with all the kids n kit that go with em Whistle

And the bonus is you are not restricted on speed as you are with a trailer Thumbs Up

Cheers Sharks MY18 D5 HSE LUX😎
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Freelander 1 (Wrote off 😫)
Ex D1
Ex D2 GS
Ex V8 D2 GS
Ex D3 S
Ex D4 GS
Club skip ya lockers !!!
Club BAS remote heater !!
Club Duratrac
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Club Prospeed Rack Mk 1
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Post #11387201st Aug 2013 8:59 am
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ferret
 


Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
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Cuba 

Thanks Sharks. How does the box fit the easybase? ANy idea if it would sit on a Thule bike rack?  
Post #11392492nd Aug 2013 3:43 pm
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SHARKYSHARKS
 


Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
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Ferret
The Thule back up box comes with 4 u-clamps 2 at the back and 2 on the base which have knurled thumb screws for tightening.
Dont know about fitting it to the bike rack though !
But i do know you can get bike rack fittings for the easy base Very Happy

Great piece of kit, and if you get the Prospeed rack as well you will have no probs with storage Thumbs Up

Cheers
Sharks MY18 D5 HSE LUX😎
MY12 Freelander SD4 HSE
44 Tonne 12 Litre 6x2 Scania T cab (Current)
Freelander 1 (Wrote off 😫)
Ex D1
Ex D2 GS
Ex V8 D2 GS
Ex D3 S
Ex D4 GS
Club skip ya lockers !!!
Club BAS remote heater !!
Club Duratrac
Club Phillips DRL
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 1
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 2
Club Sankey
Club RLD spare wheel protector
  
Post #11392922nd Aug 2013 6:05 pm
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ferret
 


Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
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That Prospeed rack looks the business! Presumably luggage just straps down onto it? Any idea what sort of bags people use to keep luggage dry on a trip?  
Post #11394732nd Aug 2013 10:22 pm
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SHARKYSHARKS
 


Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
Location: Saddleworth Oldham
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Slimer on the forum was selling some roof bags in different sizes which looked the dogs nads 8)
have a look on the for sale and wanted he has pics Thumbs Up
But Thule do a similar bag but a bit more pricey Shocked MY18 D5 HSE LUX😎
MY12 Freelander SD4 HSE
44 Tonne 12 Litre 6x2 Scania T cab (Current)
Freelander 1 (Wrote off 😫)
Ex D1
Ex D2 GS
Ex V8 D2 GS
Ex D3 S
Ex D4 GS
Club skip ya lockers !!!
Club BAS remote heater !!
Club Duratrac
Club Phillips DRL
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 1
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 2
Club Sankey
Club RLD spare wheel protector
  
Post #11395433rd Aug 2013 8:08 am
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SHARKYSHARKS
 


Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
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Heres mine Ferret on my D4 Very Happy MY18 D5 HSE LUX😎
MY12 Freelander SD4 HSE
44 Tonne 12 Litre 6x2 Scania T cab (Current)
Freelander 1 (Wrote off 😫)
Ex D1
Ex D2 GS
Ex V8 D2 GS
Ex D3 S
Ex D4 GS
Club skip ya lockers !!!
Club BAS remote heater !!
Club Duratrac
Club Phillips DRL
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 1
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 2
Club Sankey
Club RLD spare wheel protector
  
Post #11395463rd Aug 2013 8:12 am
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ferret
 


Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
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Cuba 

That looks lie a great setup Sharky. Is tat a Prospeed rack too? I don't suppose I could *hire* your Easybox for a week in Feb? Lol  
Post #11397283rd Aug 2013 6:46 pm
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SHARKYSHARKS
 


Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
Location: Saddleworth Oldham
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Prospeed oh yes great piece of kit Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

There are some back up boxes on ebay at the mo have ya seen them ??

Can't lend ya mine keep all the camping gear in it Laughing MY18 D5 HSE LUX😎
MY12 Freelander SD4 HSE
44 Tonne 12 Litre 6x2 Scania T cab (Current)
Freelander 1 (Wrote off 😫)
Ex D1
Ex D2 GS
Ex V8 D2 GS
Ex D3 S
Ex D4 GS
Club skip ya lockers !!!
Club BAS remote heater !!
Club Duratrac
Club Phillips DRL
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 1
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 2
Club Sankey
Club RLD spare wheel protector
  
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Scotland 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 GS Manual Santorini BlackDiscovery 3

I have a Bakrak towbar mounted load platform with a couple of regular roof-mountable bike racks on it. Thinking of putting a Tesco garden box on it (£60).  
Post #11408556th Aug 2013 10:17 pm
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tim8762
 


Member Since: 06 Dec 2012
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Sorry for the thread resurrection..

I'm thinking of one of the easybases with some sort of bag / box but wondering what access there is to the disco's boot when the easybase is fully loaded.

I'd be travelling with my dog in the boot in his Trans K9 crate so while i'd have limited storage in the boot I'd need easy access to let him out and answer the call of nature etc.

i believe that there is some sort of tilt function but would this allow the lower tailgate to fully open?

if anyone has any experience that would be great.

thanks

Tim  
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