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Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 20/4/2015

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Quote: Originally posted by sunshinetours on 20/4/2015

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 20/4/2015How far would the towbar rack with cycles stick out from the back of the car? Average adult bike is almost width of a car, so mounted on a towbar rack it basically extends the the length of the rear, obviously depends on how many bikes are on the rack.

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Just thinking about reversing into a tight spot with possibly two or three bikes on the back which will shorten the distance between car and van..which in turn reduces the available angle to turn?

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OP has an Adria which generally have a longer A frame, so should be OK for a couple of bikes from that point of view but as others have said its the weight that is more the issue

I've gone with bikes on the roof in the end after looking at all these options previously, takes away worries over rear axle and noseweights

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I do realise that the Op was enquiring about weight but my post was to highlight another possible issue which is surely relevant.
As you say yourself, you put the bikes on the roof to take away any worries.

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Quote: Originally posted by Pukka on 21/4/2015

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if you can wait a few days, I am having fabricated at the moment a tow ball mount for the A frame. so I can mount a bike carrier on it. once fitted and I am happy with it I will post some photos.

Paul   

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