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No1foxy

04/3/2014 at 10:00pm
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Hi,
Does anybody know of a cycle carrier for use inside a caravan for two cycles, or a rear door rack that will fit onto a Hyundai Santa Fe with the rear door spoiler. I have tried Thule but they say the spoiler won't take the weight. I am getting desperate as I am going to Holland soon and want to take the bikes with me.
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David Klyne

04/3/2014 at 10:07pm
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Why don't you think about a Witter Z88 bike rack where the mounting sits behind the towball and you just slot the bike rack into it. Used one few several years when we had a caravan and it worked well.

David

No1foxy

04/3/2014 at 10:16pm
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Hi David, I know the type you mean but we have a removable tow ball so it won't fit. Also the bikes are electric assist bikes with a total weight of 40 kg so that would mess up the nose weight for the car.

Phil

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04/3/2014 at 11:34pm
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Grampian91

04/3/2014 at 11:54pm
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You dont want to be hanging 40kg off the caravan.

Even if you have a towball or rear mounted one the extra load on the rear axle maybe too much when towing.

Stick them in the caravan 100% the way to go. Just make sure you dont overload the caravan.

Kelper

05/3/2014 at 10:12am
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I'd put them in the van and secure with bungees, plus foam protectors between them if they are packed together ... otherwise secure them apart from each other.

Zipster

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You will struggle to find something that will carry 2 assist ( Electric ) Bikes...we have the same problem so eventually went with the Thule Rack that specifically holds the electric bike s and when towing they go in the caravan....the good thing for us is that we tow with a discovery but still have to be very wary of the weight.....

No1foxy

05/3/2014 at 8:19pm
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Thanks for all of the advice this is what we have been doing, there seems to be a gap in the market that needs filling. I am going to try using 2 sets of the cycle stands that blueexpo recommends, with a base of ply to enlarge the footprint with some old sleeping bags and bungee straps. I have a tow ball cycle rack for use when not towing, very sturdy with a max weight of 60kg, had it a year with out any problems only cost £150 and has number plate, lights, locks onto tow ball and the securing arms lock onto the bike. A real bargain.
Cheers Phil

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