No you were one of the answerers, but screw you
I did say “if that were aimed at me”... but no hard feelings
But my point about negativity still remains - If the cap fits
No you were one of the answerers, but screw you
Glad it works For others, you might want to mention what type of towbar you have.
I’m definitely going down the tow bar mounted route, and prefer the folding platform style to the hanging style.
I’ve found that this Atera STRADA DL3 gives tons of clearance but it’s a three bike, the two bike version has less clearance but might well do.
Has anyone used a 2 bike tow bar platform that actually does allow the tailgate enough clearance to open??
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ok, here we go....in theory my Uebler 90 degree does....but it's still in its box and I'm only picking up my camper this weekend (i hope!). it might take me a few weeks to get them together and with the bikes (camper will be in storage) to give a full 'review' with pics etc.
I am lowered 40mm on springs and have a westfalia detachable towbar with a Thule towbar mounted rack and it tips over fine to open tailgate
The floor is not the limiting factor of tip angle, it goes over so far and just stops, I often reverse up to the curb outside my house and the rack will tip over it to allow tailgate to open without anything touching the floor
yes, the problem isn't the (primary) floor...it's the mount/fixing on top of the towball that won't allow the tailgate to open past the mount/carrier..if you have a 'high' towbar like mine (dealer fit VW). Hope this makes sense.I'm interested in this for when I get my LWB van back. I was originally going to go tailgate mounted rack - I need to carry 3 bikes and occasionally 4. But then my converter suggested having a board mouted on the rear of the Cali seat with front axle mounts fitted. So I move cali seat forwards take off the front wheels and mount the drop outs onto the axle mounts - neat. I should be able to get 3 bikes with the bars turned parallel to the bikes.
This will work for short day and weekend trips. But for two weeks in the Alps I'm thinking I might need the space inside.
So I'm now back thinking about a rear external option as well. I do like the ease with which the tow bar Altera one can be mounted compared to the tailagte version. This has the added bonus that I can have a rear spoiler fitted as well.
One concern though is.......
As the tow bar mounted racks tip towards the floor, those with "low" tow bars and lowered suspension may struggle to open the tailgate? I'm lowered by 30 40mm then when fully loaded I guess I could be a bit lower.....
Anyone fitted these with lowered suspension?
So what is the "highest" tow bar option? Ideally a removable tow bar to keep the rear end clean - we don't like dirty rears but looks v £££ is always a compromise. Anyone know what the going rate for supply and fit is including electrics and any coding?
Hi Oldrat,Just ordered an Atera STRADA DL 3 cycle tow ball rack for £345 which seems to me to be VFM (if it does what it is supposed to)
I am assured that the tailgate will clear the rack, and it looks pretty good on the video clip. They could not give that assurance on the 2 bike carrier, and said that they have had these returned in exchange for the three bike carrier which has more clearance.
(Couldn’t get it in the more attractive and faster black )
I’ll report back team.
Thanks for your reply...yes probably a seasonal adjustment, I already have a 3 bike carrier (Buzzrack) that tilts but just catches on the vertical tailgate of our van so cannot open. I mention that so others can dismiss the Buzzrack for T6.This is the one, clearly a price hike though £395
For peace of mind ring to order and check, they are familiar with T6 tailgate and will ensure your rack allows the tailgate to open. They don’t recommend the two bike version, so get the 3 bike one.
Atera STRADA DL 3 to 4 bike carrier (UK lights) no. AR2603.
Different types and makes of tow bars will have the ball at varying heights and distance from the bumper/tailgate swing (in my case the edge of the opening tailgate clears the ball by 60mm). Consequently because a particular rack works/doesn’t work on a particular van is no guarantee you’ll get the same results.Thanks for your reply...yes probably a seasonal adjustment, I already have a 3 bike carrier (Buzzrack) that tilts but just catches on the vertical tailgate of our van so cannot open. I mention that so others can dismiss the Buzzrack for T6.
Very true....so just for record I have detachable Westfalia and a 3 bike tilt-able buzz rack. This combination will not clear the tailgate enough to open.Different types and makes of tow bars will have the ball at varying heights and distance from the bumper/tailgate swing (in my case the edge of the opening tailgate clears the ball by 60mm). Consequently because a particular rack works/doesn’t work on a particular van is no guarantee you’ll get the same results.
Worth including the clearance between the top of the ball and the opening tailgate together with an estimate of how much more would be required??Very true....so just for record I have detachable Westfalia and a 3 bike tilt-able buzz rack. This combination will not clear the tailgate enough to open.