Hi newbie here,just bought my freelander and loving it...Need a bit of advice on towbars and bike racks for them,I'm thinking of getting a removeable towbar and one of the thule racks,anyone got ay recommendations of either and some pictures would be good.Worried that the bike rack will be close to the boot and the handlebars will hit it?

Worth looking at this thread if your wanting a 2 bike carrier

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic51851.html Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

Worth looking at this thread if your wanting a 2 bike carrier

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic51851.html

Why go to Disco 3 website - there's plenty of useful data on Freel2.com

Erny for starters look here: http://www.freel2.com/forum/post60598.html#60598 or here http://www.freel2.com/forum/post67373.html#67373 - and I'm sure there will be other "Threads" and "Posts" on this subject right here on FL2.

So come on npinks - promote Freel2.com

erm... Because there is a towbar mounted 2 bike carrier for sale that's why  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

You miss the point of my post entirely

And here's another reason why: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic5989-15.html

I have a detachable witter towbar and use a Tradekar Silverbike which i got from Roofbox.co.uk. It's not as nice as a Thule rack(more function over form, but priced accordingly!), but it holds 2 bikes and you can buy a kit for a 3rd. It tilts as well so you can tilt the rack and get into the boot without taking the bikes off.

I carry a Santa Cruz Superlight with wide handlebars and have no problem with hitting the car with the bars, it is the pedal on the bumper you have to watch for, you have to make sure the pedal on the side nearest the car is at 12 o'clock or it will hit the bumper.

back on topic Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Ive got Land Rover's own setup, a fixed towbar and the LR bike rack.

Works well, the rack slips on and secured by 2 decent nut and then you can padlock the rack on to be sure nobody can take it while you are off riding. The rack holds 2 bikes, however with careful mountain i'd reckon you could get a 3rd on just about. no issue with hitting or even coming close to the car.

Only disappointment was that the 3 stretchy straps supplied with the rack were useless. So paid for some decent straps from halfords.

I bought my rack second hand in 1997 for £15 including the light board. I’ve used it with 5 Land Rovers with fixed tow bars.

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Thanks for the replys,time to get shopping

hi
i have had no problems with my thule 4 bike carrier ,it tilts to allow access to the boot and there is no issue with clearance.
hope this helps ...go buy one.

I have become a disciple for Maxx raxx, well worth a look. Will hold up 2,4, 5 bikes depending on size ordered.Just fitted one to my car.I mentioned in another post sorry if I am repeating myself. takes 2 minutes to fit, mine holds 4 bikes,I can still use the towbar if necessary and it pivots to allow the rear hatch to be opened with out removing the bikes or rack from the car which is handy.Very secure,comes with locking cable for the bikes and is locked to the mounting plate to prevent theft. Cost me £275 from Maxxraxx with lightboard and hanger.Seen them on ebay for less though.I had never heard of them until a friend at work swore by them. I was looking at putting our thule system on the roof inially, this is a much better idea.

Hi - Try pendle bike racks - they do one specially for land rovers with a longer cant to clear the rear door on older FL1 snd Discoo 1 & 2. Really strong, keeps the bikes up high and a damn sight cheaper than the Marxxi.

Two fitting kits available - back plate behind tow ball or a socket that fixes over tow ball.

Used mine on last three cars and will take four bikes no problem! There's always a way forward!

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erny wrote:

Hi newbie here,just bought my freelander and loving it...Need a bit of advice on towbars and bike racks for them,I'm thinking of getting a removeable towbar and one of the thule racks,anyone got ay recommendations of either and some pictures would be good.Worried that the bike rack will be close to the boot and the handlebars will hit it?

I have a Fixed towbar, and this week picked up on ebay an original LR towbar mounted bike rack for £26, in perfect condition. add another £10 for delivery - bargain.

Also managed to get some lR roof bars for pennies

Now where did i leave my caravan ......

 

koevoet wrote:

I have become a disciple for Maxx raxx, well worth a look. Will hold up 2,4, 5 bikes depending on size ordered.Just fitted one to my car.I mentioned in another post sorry if I am repeating myself. takes 2 minutes to fit, mine holds 4 bikes,I can still use the towbar if necessary and it pivots to allow the rear hatch to be opened with out removing the bikes or rack from the car which is handy.Very secure,comes with locking cable for the bikes and is locked to the mounting plate to prevent theft. Cost me £275 from Maxxraxx with lightboard and hanger.Seen them on ebay for less though.I had never heard of them until a friend at work swore by them. I was looking at putting our thule system on the roof inially, this is a much better idea. 8)