Member Since: 02 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
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Cycle carriers
Hi all,
Have just bought a D4 and would like to get some kit. Interested to know of recommendations towards Cycle Carriers with the ability to carry x4 bikes. Tow ball mounted seems sensible over roof rails due to height, so long as it tilts to allow access to boot!
This will mean getting a tow bar and would also like a decent quality boot liner. Beyond ebay; any pointers towards where to access second hand or well-priced accessories will be much appreciated please.
thanks
24th Sep 2015 11:13 pm
Dave T
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I have a pendle which fits onto a fixed towbar, it has a bracket you fit between the ball and towbar frame, and supports the wheels and takes 4 bikes, works very well.
If you don't mind a bit of surface rust, (it could easily be painted with hammerite) you could take mine if we could agree a sensible price, as I don't use it any more.Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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25th Sep 2015 7:03 am
Woolmeister
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I bought this combination off Blue Meanie and - so far - seems an excellent combination:
I can put my kayaks on the roof and bike on the back!
The Thule 964 is a massively sturdy piece of kit and must weigh about 25kg on its own.
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25th Sep 2015 7:23 am
Scottydog
Member Since: 03 Aug 2015
Location: Scotland
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We have the Thule Euro classic G6 929 standard its for 3 bikes with optional extras it carries 4. fits onto my removable tow ball and tilts for the back doors.
25th Sep 2015 7:32 am
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I shall have to keep an eye out for you around town Famousfive
25th Sep 2015 9:55 am
ThatMartinChap
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+1 for the Atera Strada - really great piece of kit. The slide away is awesome (to borrow my kids vernacular )
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25th Sep 2015 10:02 am
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I use the Maxxracks and Atera Starda. Both are brilliant, however, the Maxxrack is faster to set up and breaks down to store really easily. If its just me and my wife going out for a ride I'll use the Maxxrack, if we're going on holiday or as a family I'll use the Atera.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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25th Sep 2015 10:07 am
GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
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Boot liners.
I had the land rover rubber mat and the Hatchbag which works really well, we put a full size dog cage on it and it make no marks on the underlying carpet. I also found a rubber matt on ebay for the rear door so that when the dogs jump up they don't ruin the carpet - just cant remember what it was called and where I got it.
The hatchbag is really good tho and I think we get a discount but not sureD4 HSE - Aintree Green
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^^ wrong thread?MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
25th Sep 2015 10:28 am
GlosBoy
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Nope
I answered PLBerie's second "ask" not the carrier part D4 HSE - Aintree Green
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thanks again for your help everybody - much appreciated - some good insights and ideas - bootliners included - I hadn't planned on the greyhound - but I'll add one of those to the list too!
Anybody know a good one-stop shop (apart from ebay or amazon unless they are online shops within these umbrellas) where I may be able to buy compatible kit under one roof and therefore achieve a deal? (I'll exclude the greyhound for the sake of this thread)!
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