Rear Spoiler - Close Call!

[Heath1984]

Thank god for this forum, just about to spend over £300 on a rear spoiler so thought I'd check out comments first only to find that some people don't fit them since they have bike racks!! I've made stupid mistakes while converting this van but that might have topped them all. Gutted as I really wanted the spoiler.
I think I'll tell the wife I've just changed my mind

 

[Dellmassive]

couple of options spring to mind.

there is a spoiler that can be fitted with bike racks. . . . ( i think) ?

or get the tow bar mount bike carrier?

 

[Andpopse]

You need an ABT one like this

 

[Mule]

couple of options spring to mind.

there is a spoiler that can be fitted with bike racks. . . . ( i think) ?

or get the tow bar mount bike carrier?

This is probably the one you're thinking of, but I don't think THQ have actually released it yet.

VW Transporter T6/T6.1 Bike Rack Spoiler - T6 Spoilers (15-19), T6.1 Spoilers (20+) - Transporter HQ

Coming Soon!

transporterhq.co.uk

 

[Texxaco]

couple of options spring to mind.

there is a spoiler that can be fitted with bike racks. . . . ( i think) ?

or get the tow bar mount bike carrier?

What about the new mini spoiler from THQ. That may work too.

VW Transporter T6/T6.1 - Stealth Spoiler - Tailgate

This Transporter stealth spoiler has sharper edges and more striking angles than just standard Transporter spoilers while still remaining understated.

transporterhq.co.uk

 

[Shaun Witts]

It seems there is nothing the members of this forum like more than spending other members money!

 

[Chris Sherwood]

Or you can cut a spoiler to fit over the bike rack.

 

[Jamie2.0]

You need an ABT one like this

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Thinking of getting one of these. My one question though, how high does it sit on the tail gate? Thanks

 

[Andpopse]

Height above tailgate is 75mm. When tailgate open, it does not got the pop top. It does get close but that’s ok

 

[Andpopse]

Meant to type hit not got ( bloody autocorrect )

 

[kristof46]

Transporter HQ have a spoiler designed to work with the bike rack coming soon!

VW Transporter T6/T6.1 Bike Rack Spoiler - T6 Spoilers (15-19), T6.1 Spoilers (20+) - Transporter HQ

Coming Soon!

transporterhq.co.uk

 

[Jamie2.0]

Height above tailgate is 75mm. When tailgate open, it does not got the pop top. It does get close but that’s ok

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Top man, thanks! I’m not fitting a pop top but maybe a bike rack. Just nervous about some of the carpark barriers

 

[Unique 1]

Thank god for this forum, just about to spend over £300 on a rear spoiler so thought I'd check out comments first only to find that some people don't fit them since they have bike racks!! I've made stupid mistakes while converting this van but that might have topped them all. Gutted as I really wanted the spoiler.
I think I'll tell the wife I've just changed my mind

So why didn't you buy a Tow Bar mounted bike rack.
I've got one from Roof Box company and it will take up to 4 bikes with a tilt facility also.
I've just upgraded to 2 ebikes and they cater for those too.

 

[d8smt]

Just to throw another possible spanner in the works - make sure that you can still open the tailgate with a bike rack attached if you have a poptop. Some poptops aren't compatible with bike racks even when closed and can be damaged, or prevent opening of the tailgate fully