Towbar Mounted Cycle Carriers

Giff · 02-01-2012, 05:59 PM

Anyone have any experience with towball mounted bike carriers?

I need to carry up to three bikes including a kids bike and have a detachable Westfalia towbar.

I've been drawn to the Thule range but is there a better product out there?

Cheers.

AlwynMike · 02-01-2012, 06:11 PM

The Thule kit is very good, if expensive.

I use a cheapo carrier of Italian manufacture, which is good enough for my needs. It will squeeze on 3 bikes at a pinch, but is designed for 2 with hooks & rubbers for securing the crossbar. The bikes can rub, so I pad out with pipe insulation on the forks/swing arms etc. The number plate board is strapped on with bungee cords, but note if you do this, don't mount the board at handlebar level - the associated wind resistance is noticeable!

Mike

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Giff Lieutenant 6 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wirral iTrader: (2)	Towbar Mounted Cycle Carriers Anyone have any experience with towball mounted bike carriers? I need to carry up to three bikes including a kids bike and have a detachable Westfalia towbar. I've been drawn to the Thule range but is there a better product out there? Cheers.
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AlwynMike Lieutenant Colonel 337 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Flatlands iTrader: (1)	The Thule kit is very good, if expensive. I use a cheapo carrier of Italian manufacture, which is good enough for my needs. It will squeeze on 3 bikes at a pinch, but is designed for 2 with hooks & rubbers for securing the crossbar. The bikes can rub, so I pad out with pipe insulation on the forks/swing arms etc. The number plate board is strapped on with bungee cords, but note if you do this, don't mount the board at handlebar level - the associated wind resistance is noticeable! Mike
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