Newbie Advice for bike rack installation

[Tall_Paul]

Hi, First post so go easy. I have lots of questions and not sure whether to post all separately or just as one? Just read some of the Hints and Tips thread and the don’t buy anything till you need it seems so true. Like a kid in a sweetie shop, want everything and want it now!

Priority however is a bike rack, I have a Shuttle 2019. No tow bar. Looking to carry 4 bikes. Based in Scotland if it’s fitted any recommended companies to fit and upgrade struts if required.

Do I need to upgrade the door struts?
Removable rack or better getting a fitted one?
Recommendations for a rack , might be second hand?

Thanks!

 

[dubLU]

Hello and welcome.
Door struts upgrade if you get a "left on" carrier.
The VW one is very easy to take off for trips where you wont utilise it or throughout winter.
If you've the budget I'd get a new one.
If you go down the VW route, get the locking arm clamps else you may find them missing one day. I got 3 of mine nicked.