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ronp Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: 🌲Galloway🌲 Posts: 1477 |
I've got an old bike rack that I've been able to adapt to every car I've had over a good few years.
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16th Nov 2014 11:01 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
I have one I bought from halfords. Once set up for the FL2, it attaches to the top and bottom of the tailgate by two levers. Takes just seconds to fit and holds three bikes.
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17th Nov 2014 3:33 am |
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wurzel153 Member Since: 18 Dec 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 301 |
If you cycle a lot then your best option is a tow ball mounted carrier. They are so easy to mount. I bought the atera strada after i saw lots of d3 owners using them at bike parks. It is light weight and strong, pivots out the way so you can access the boot, will take 3 or 4 bikes (kids and adults). To fit the forth bike you need an adapter bar. It fits in the boot if required or inbetween the seats. You can also bungie a large bag onto it if you need to carry luggage.
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17th Nov 2014 7:41 am |
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hinchy Member Since: 08 Jan 2009 Location: Stockport Posts: 779 |
I use a rack from Halfords which fits on the tailgate but what I always do is pull out the fuse to the rear wiper. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
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17th Nov 2014 8:04 am |
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english yeoman Member Since: 13 Sep 2013 Location: UK Posts: 278 |
I took 3 bikes to Normandy for the D-Day commermorations on the "standard rack". The Spoiler didn't have enough clearance for the strap clips through the 'hole' between it and the boot and I was def not going to go over the top as then the weight of 3 bikes would bounce my spoiler clear aff! With about 10 seconds brain power and a 1 min job we removed the straps from the rack, clipped them on and then fed the strap end through the gap and back into the harness - easy job and takes seconds - might save you a fortune as bike racks are ten a penny on the old gummy tree... |
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17th Nov 2014 11:09 am |
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SimonB Member Since: 23 Feb 2011 Location: Berkshire Posts: 202 |
This is why I opted for the Thule tow ball 2 (+1) carrier. It's pricey but gives good flexibility and I am more reassured by the fixing than using a strap based carrier. |
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17th Nov 2014 12:35 pm |
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mrcraigcharlton Member Since: 06 Feb 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 7 |
Thanks all - great help as always.
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17th Nov 2014 3:27 pm |
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BossBob Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1376 |
Anothe vote for a towball mounted rack. No straps. Nothing resting on glass or paint. Light bar and registration plate all fitted with the rack. |
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17th Nov 2014 9:37 pm |
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Winslet Member Since: 01 Oct 2013 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 281 |
+1 for a towball mounted rack - had a variety of types over the years but a rail for each bike and its wheels plus rear mounted lights and number plate make it so much better. Costs more, yes.
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17th Nov 2014 10:39 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
I just flip my rear wiper blade off. Obviously I wouldn't use the rear wiper with the rack on but it will come on if I select reverse with the wipers on. |
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17th Nov 2014 10:46 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
This one. http://www.halfords.com/car-seats-travel-e...7-_-banner You can fit them as high as you want so that the numberplate is on view. ( I know that looks excessively high in the picture but it's got a lot to do with the angle of the camera)! |
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17th Nov 2014 10:50 pm |
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Kershaw 39 Member Since: 26 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 92 |
I used to have a fl2 XS and had a Thule tow bar rack for4 bikes , it had a special plate that fitted in the tow bar ball , and only had to push on when needed. I then bought a dynamic and didn't want to cut the rear body kit for the old tow bar so let it go with the old car and bought a saris bones 3 , great bike rack design n fits really quick and at any angle . 2007 freelander 2 XS td4 Stornaway Grey .... GONE |
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17th Nov 2014 11:08 pm |
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chapsworth Member Since: 03 Jan 2012 Location: Canterbury Posts: 225 |
I have a maxx raxx which will take 4 bikes - solid as a rock.
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17th Nov 2014 11:55 pm |
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pjbnet Member Since: 03 Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 127 |
I agree with Chapsworth - I have the atera Strada from roofbox.co.uk ( they really recommend these over the thule ones ) and it is so easy to mount and feels rock solid on the towbar.
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18th Nov 2014 8:33 am |
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