Has anyone actually fitted a cycle rack to the rear tailgate?
I wish to carry just one bike. I favour a Thule brand as they are sturdy and well made.
I contacted Thule and they recommend either the Clip On 9104, or the Freeway 968.
I prefer the fittings on the Clip On, but have only seen pictures.
I am concerned that where the top arm rests on the tailgate glass, it may be within the sweep area of the rear windscreen wiper!

It is two months since I posted the question above.

I think my best option will be the Thule clip-on 9104 model.

I wonder if there is any update from anyone, as I am almost ready to order a rack.

Hi Eddie.

Please dont feel ignored!

I have seen a few posts on nice cycle racks here. Did you try a search?

Ill have a go and see if i find anything.

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Eddie.

Try a search on 'bike racks'

There a few post with really nice bike racks but most seem tow bar mounted.

I especially like the ones where you can tilt back the bikes to open the tail gate.

If you really want a clip on version I guess you have to look twice. If you get a Thule (great brand) let me know how you get on as I need to buy one soon and if its good I can avoid the cost of fiiting the tow bar mount.

Cheers, S. '57 GS TD4 in Stornoway. Privacy, Leather, Tred Cills. From ebay etc.. 18" 12 spoke HSE alloys, rear spoiler, clear side repeaters with clear leds, led interior light to replace bulbs, sports exhaust trim, TomTom 720.
Favourite Off road vehicle, still my Santa Cruz Mountain Bike! http://www.team-banana-racing.com

Hi Scotster.

Yes I have done several searches on the forum and found many results, BUT not on tailgate mounted carriers.

I need to be able to tow the caravan, have a cycle on the tailgate, and be able to open the tailgate quiclky and easily.

Yes I will update you on what I buy and how I get on.

PS- I used to carry 2 cycles on the roof, but found the cycles rather heavy to lift up on to the top of the FL2. So I bought a folding cycle for me (that goes inside the FL2) and plan to put my wife's cycle on the tailgate.

Sorry to have asked the obvious...

Good luck with the search! '57 GS TD4 in Stornoway. Privacy, Leather, Tred Cills. From ebay etc.. 18" 12 spoke HSE alloys, rear spoiler, clear side repeaters with clear leds, led interior light to replace bulbs, sports exhaust trim, TomTom 720.
Favourite Off road vehicle, still my Santa Cruz Mountain Bike! http://www.team-banana-racing.com

Nazca Sand Eddie wrote:

Hi Scotster.

Yes I have done several searches on the forum and found many results, BUT not on tailgate mounted carriers.

I need to be able to tow the caravan, have a cycle on the tailgate, and be able to open the tailgate quiclky and easily.

Yes I will update you on what I buy and how I get on.

PS- I used to carry 2 cycles on the roof, but found the cycles rather heavy to lift up on to the top of the FL2. So I bought a folding cycle for me (that goes inside the FL2) and plan to put my wife's cycle on the tailgate.

Hi Bill Chiu.

Thanks for directing me to your pictures.

What make is your cycle rack; doesn't look like any I have seen here in the UK?

Can you still open the tailgate with the rack and cycles on it?

I have taken a closer look at your gallery. I can see on picture 5 that the rack is made by Thule.

Going through their catologue, I reckon you have a 'BackPac 973'.

If I am correct, what fitting kit did you use, and can you still open the tailgate; is the rack also clipped on at the bottom of the tailgate?

When I telephoned Thule in the UK, they told me that the 'BackPac 973' would NOT fit on the FL2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your picture suggests otherwise.

Thats some tent you have there Bill Chiu, I just hope nobody steals your car as you sleep. Make sure you keep the handbrake fully adjusted too!

Interesting Eddie!

Keep us posted with your research please.... '57 GS TD4 in Stornoway. Privacy, Leather, Tred Cills. From ebay etc.. 18" 12 spoke HSE alloys, rear spoiler, clear side repeaters with clear leds, led interior light to replace bulbs, sports exhaust trim, TomTom 720.
Favourite Off road vehicle, still my Santa Cruz Mountain Bike! http://www.team-banana-racing.com

Hi Bill Chiu
thats a nice roof tent would you have the make and model of the tent ?

I did a little investigating http://www.mywayrooftents.co.uk/evolution.html

Thanks c/George I did see that one but its not the same I needed one where the ladder comes out from the side and not the rear but thanks for looking 07my Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Baltic Blue,Privacy Glass,Ebony black leather,Land rover detachable towbar,S/S Side bars,Climair wind deflectors,Bramble Rash,

Nazca Sand Eddie wrote:

I have taken a closer look at your gallery. I can see on picture 5 that the rack is made by Thule.

Going through their catologue, I reckon you have a 'BackPac 973'.

If I am correct, what fitting kit did you use, and can you still open the tailgate; is the rack also clipped on at the bottom of the tailgate?

When I telephoned Thule in the UK, they told me that the 'BackPac 973' would NOT fit on the FL2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your picture suggests otherwise.