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Car Forum / Land Rover Cars / February 2008Bicycle carrier for a Discovery....
Hi! Can anyone recommend a bicycle carrier for a UK "Series II" Discovery? I saw mention of a Sealey bs4 (with the 4x4 conversion plate) does anyone know if this is any good? Thanks! pjh1@tesco.net typed: > Hi! > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Thanks! I always use an old Paddy Hopkirk one that clamps on the towball and locks in place. Never failed, works on any car with a towhitch.  SignatureRich B Take out the obvious to email me. A life? Cool - where can I download one of those? > I always use an old Paddy Hopkirk one that clamps on the towball and locks > in place. Never failed, works on any car with a towhitch. Do you know which model you have? And does it work with the spare on the back-door in place? Thanks >> I always use an old Paddy Hopkirk one that clamps on the towball and locks > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Thanks How many bikes? I used halfords spare wheel mounted one on my DII and never had an issue but it will only hold two bikes? SignatureDarren Griffin PocketGPSWorld - www.PocketGPSWorld.com The Premier GPS Resource for News, Reviews and Forums On 29 Jan, 16:02, Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com <dar...@pocketgpsworld.com> wrote: > How many bikes? I used halfords spare wheel mounted one on my DII and > never had an issue but it will only hold two bikes? Two for now but could easily become 3! I'm a bit concerned about the spare wheel mounted ones as I'm concerned about the strains involved- and the spare falling off :-) With 2 bikes, there's a lot of torque on the spare wheel mount - even more on the door hinges Is the rear door really up to it? On 29 Jan, 16:02, Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com <dar...@pocketgpsworld.com> wrote: > How many bikes? I used halfords spare wheel mounted one on my DII and > never had an issue but it will only hold two bikes? Two for now but could easily become 3! I'm a bit concerned about the spare wheel mounted ones as I'm concerned about the strains involved- and the spare falling off :-) With 2 bikes, there's a lot of torque on the spare wheel mount - even more on the door hinges Is the rear door really up to it? The rear door will be fine, you do need to check on the condition of your wheel carrier as these rot like a rotty thing in a rotten bog. If the door is left closed then there will be no major issues on the hinges. I personally would not open the door with bikes on the carrier and it would be tempting fate with the paintwork to even try. I have used a Halfords carrier for two bikes too. The kids bikes went in the back but now they are getting bigger they all get lashed down on the 110 roof rack. Lee D pjh1@tesco.net typed: >> I always use an old Paddy Hopkirk one that clamps on the towball and >> locks in place. Never failed, works on any car with a towhitch. > > Do you know which model you have? Not a clue, but it's about 15 years old and rusted to buggery. It's the principle I meant - a rack that folds small when you don't need it and locks like scissors onto the towball when you do, is a pretty useful gadget in my book. I have no idea what it cost, but it wasn't expensive and it transfers to any car with a towhitch. A dedicated LR rack would look much better, but would cost a packet and not be so versatile. > And does it work with the spare on the back-door in place? Yes, no problem. SignatureRich B Take out the obvious to email me. A life? Cool - where can I download one of those? >Hi! > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Thanks! I use a Twinny Load Off Road http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?catID=75&productID=9112 which is excellent. Robust,stable, clears the spare wheel. Allows rear door to be opened slightly with bikes in place and totally with bikes not on it. I only use it for 2 bikes but there is a further accessory to enable carrying a third Please reply to group - email address is not monitored Ian > I use a Twinny Load Off Roadhttp://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?catID=75&productID=9112 > which is excellent. Robust,stable, clears the spare wheel. Allows rear [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Please reply to group - email address is not monitored > Ian Thanks for the suggestion but I'm a bit too mean to but one of those. Has anyone hd any experience with these people: www.Buy-A-Bike-Carrier.co.uk Thanks! |
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