cryptocabron
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This lad from Poland sorted the 973 rack using "type 16" adapter:
Best Barn-Door Bike Rack?
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This is most probably a daft question. Could you have two 973 racks, one on each door and mount 4 bike on the two combined racks? I know you wouldn't be able to open the doors with the bikes on it. Just my brain working in its usual strange way.
Which bike rack did you go with in the end?
Humphrieshawthorn
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Hi i was wondering if anyone can tell me the best bike carrier for a T6 with twin opening rear doors and a spoiler ,and if you have a tow bar fitted can the doors still open .
Thanks Gav
Thanks Gav
Humphrieshawthorn
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Ok thanks i think the only option is a tow bar bike carrier or remove the spoiler. Thanks for getting back to.me.
Search the forum for the Fiamma twin door bike rack, the doors can open with bikes attached.
I recall a someone making modifications to their spoiler to accept a bike rack:
www.t6forum.com
I’ve also seen something about bolting the top brackets to the door rather than hooking over it.
I recall a someone making modifications to their spoiler to accept a bike rack:
My modified tailgate spoiler to suit a bike carrier
I have a Caravelle Exec which I upgraded to from a sportline styled T5.1 Kombi. I love the new bus but as I have the seats I can’t have bikes inboard...therefore use the OEM 4 bike rack. I’m not a fan of the tailgate without a spoiler - it’s a little boxy in my opinion. I wanted a spoiler but...
I’ve also seen something about bolting the top brackets to the door rather than hooking over it.
Hi
I think I can remember a YouTube video on the California Time channel where a Thule compact (two bike) tow bar rack does allow doors to open with bikes on.
The rack hinges and lowers the bikes still in the rack to the ground, shown with tailgate but didn’t see any reason wouldn’t work also with barn doors?
Worth a look.
I think I can remember a YouTube video on the California Time channel where a Thule compact (two bike) tow bar rack does allow doors to open with bikes on.
The rack hinges and lowers the bikes still in the rack to the ground, shown with tailgate but didn’t see any reason wouldn’t work also with barn doors?
Worth a look.
Hi, Just had the 2 bike Fiamma fitted. Total weight it carries is 35kg, so you'll be fine. Put the heaviest bike nearest the back door is what's advised. I don't have any issues with space, I turn one set of handlebars in just to keep it neat, but you don't have to. I load up two Trek hybrids with mudguards, pannier racks etc all attached
burnsy79
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Top notch, thanks for that. You like it? Just about to push the button on mine.
Yeah I do, you might be surprised by how high it is, the bikes do stick out over the roof a bit, it may be a struggle for some to lift the bike that high, but I don't find it an issue. I got the silver/aluminium colour, but there is a black version available which has now come down in price last time I looked.
Fiamma also advise that you can't use a bike cover with this model of rack if were looking for that kind of thing. I find it secure, and had no issues on bumpy dirt roads getting to off road trails.
Fiamma also advise that you can't use a bike cover with this model of rack if were looking for that kind of thing. I find it secure, and had no issues on bumpy dirt roads getting to off road trails.
burnsy79
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Ordered! Best deal seemed to be on JustKampers for the black one. Although the premium for the black one is a bit of a kick in the teeth.
Well done, hope you like it. I think the difference in price between the colours is around £90 give or take, 2 months ago it was £170 !
You can order extra straps and arms, there's lots to add- and you can also add on Fiamma storage boxes if you need extra luggage space if you are going somewhere without the bikes.
Must admit I did buy a couple of cheap waterproof saddle covers just so they didn't get completely trashed and remained dry for the start of a ride. I think they were by 'Northdeer' and they are available on Amazon for a few quid, lots of alternatives there also.
You can order extra straps and arms, there's lots to add- and you can also add on Fiamma storage boxes if you need extra luggage space if you are going somewhere without the bikes.
Must admit I did buy a couple of cheap waterproof saddle covers just so they didn't get completely trashed and remained dry for the start of a ride. I think they were by 'Northdeer' and they are available on Amazon for a few quid, lots of alternatives there also.
burnsy79
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Yeah, I may also fabricate some brackets to the underside of the arm to hold snowboards. I'll see how confident I feel when I get it put together.
I'll get a look at them too.
Here is the one I fitted:
www.t6forum.com
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