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Subject Topic: Thule towbar bike rack Post Reply Post New Topic
Personupapalmtree
13/3/2011 at 3:51pm
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so we've bought a new motor that has a towbar with it (a detachable one) which means we can switch from the roof rack to a towbar rack. Anyone have the Thule 3 bike towbar rack - is it any good, any tips or recommendations with using it?

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PersonFrancais
13/3/2011 at 7:18pm
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I have the old model Thule EuroClassic 902 that takes two bikes, although I have the third bike, extention kit should the need arise.

What I like about the 902, is that it folds down, and can be stored in the car's boot when not in use, I don't think the new Thule bike racks can do this.

The Tow Ball fitting is very secure, and I have had 50kg of bikes on there and it's remained rock solid.

If buying now, I would go for the Westfalia bike rack, as it is very much like the old 902, and has a better Towball clamp system.

Andy.


Personnigelsmith
13/3/2011 at 10:01pm
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I have had the Thule 903 for about 5 years now and recommend it.
Used it for two bikes and a high chair when youngest son was toddling, now take 3 bikes no problem.
Hooks on and off easily, and fits in boot or roofbox when camping.
Only quibble is that the electric plug takes a bit of fiddling to get all lights working properly.


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ooh I'm liking that Westfalia! but far too pricey for me I'm afraid. The Thule is coming in at about £125 on Amazon new although I'm also looking at a couple of second hand ones too. good to hear it folds down well too.


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The one you are looking at is the 'cheap' Thule Rideon bike rack, which is not to be confused with the much more expensive(£300odd)Thule EuroClassic rack which is comparable to the Westfalia.


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Steve McV
14/3/2011 at 11:23am
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I have the Thule 3 bike carrier.  Got it 2nd hand off eBay for about £80.Very solidly built.  Watch the nose weight limit on your tow bar though.  Weigh your bikes as mine is limited to 50Kg & 3 adult bikes would be easily over that with the weight of the rack.  Great piece of kit.

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14/3/2011 at 6:44pm
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Good advice steve, as I added the Thule 900 BackUp Box to my EuroClassic 902, and when fully loaded, it was very close to the 75kg Nose Weight limit of my VW Golf.

I have since sold the BackUp Box to some one on here with a more suitable vehicle.

Pity realy as it was a real neat solution, far better than using a RoofBox.

But all that weight on the back end of the car, did effect handling a little. especialy when the rest of the car was also stuffed with kit.

Andy.


PersonBarry_432
19/3/2011 at 12:17pm
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I would recomend it - with the bike one it is possible to buy an adapter so it takes 4. Good kit cant beat Thule.

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