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has anybody carried cycles while towing with a kia sorento if so how

I would advise to get a roof mounted system then you will have access to your boot and it won't over load your nose weight

I know Doc has a Kia with roof bars and 4 cycle carries which hold the bikes upright

Is that Doc with a C ... Shaun ?

I'm sure your right but I'm glad it isnt me lifting those bikes up there !

I use a Witter towbar carrier on my Sorento and it works very well. Its better to remove the bikes before making tight reverse onto a pitch.

David

Don't trhink I would want to lift bikes onto our Sorrento, I'm tall but would still need a step. I'd be worried about damaging the car!

Thinking of the Witter towbar carrier ourselves.

MaxxRaxx http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=245

Cheers  Ratty

hi zipster,

i had all your worries 3 years ago when we got our first new van. on the first 4 trips we had the bikes on the rack, but lost 5mpg. we now carry them in the van with no problems,two of us do it 1 in the van 1 outside slowly passing them in (3 bikes). we use sleeping bags for padding,and the rack on the floor to help stop any movement.

all the best.

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my brother-law bought one of these for serento, so did i, these are great get plenty of moverablity when towing and reversing your van

I use a Maxraxx cycle rack which attaches to the towbar on my sorrento, or it can be fitted to a swan neck which I had on the 4x4 before I bought the Kia, easy to fit, cbikes can be dropped down to get into the boot when caravan not attached, with a noseweight of 120kg on the Sorrento causes no problem with carrying to bikes.

Quote: Originally posted by 664DaveS on 23/2/2009

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Don't trhink I would want to lift bikes onto our Sorrento, I'm tall but would still need a step. I'd be worried about damaging the car!

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A small set of aluminium steps weighs next to nothing and folds flat. It comes in handy on site when setting up the awning, too - especially if you're a short arse like me!