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Sorry, I can't recommend cycle racks. Just popping in to advise that there is another alternative, which is folding bikes.

Brompton and Dahon are two reputable makes. 20in-wheel Dahons are probably better suited for camping trips as the roads and tracks are likely to rougher.

You should have sufficient space in your car to fit 2 folding bikes inside. Otherwise I would advise get a roof box for some of your gear to make room for the bikes in the car instead.

I would rather have a folding bike which lives inside my car than to have a bike rack, as I take the bike for a short rides with my dog frequently. It would not be wise to have a bike on a rack on the car all the time. Hence the folder.

DK

i use a high mount boot rack, which gives plenty of room to turn due to sitting high on the car, i dont like roof mounted ones but thats just me, and i wouldnt use a towball mounted one when towing due to the weight on the towball would be to much.

mike

We butchered an Aldi special to make it sit on top of the spare wheel, it is secured with straps three straps vertical & two horizontal these are only to secure the carrier not the bikes so that if any strap fails there is back up our vehicle is a Terrano 2

Stew

I have just bought a Thule 5403 tow bar mounted carrier with light board. It is sturdy and super quick to load and unload. When out and about I just take the bikes off and then undo the cycle rack from the towbar and put it in the boot...easy, alternatively you can lock it to the towbar.

Like other here, i have had strap type carriers which are OK but, if you want to travel any distance over hilly or potholed roads get one of these, I am very happy with mine. In Halfords for £109!!..a bargain to be honest.

Enjoy the cycling!! :-)

Mark and Jacob