Best tailgate bike rack - bang for buck

[Lee]

Hi all,

I am looking to add a bike rack to my T6, can anyone recommend one for a tailgate?

My van also has a pop top, not sure if that affects things or not.

Cheers
Lee

 

[Gingercoastie]

The genuine vw one is a good bit of kit and works okay with a pop top but not a spoiler.

 

[former member]

Yep the VW one is good; just used ours for two weeks in France with four bikes.
Not sure if anyone else makes one yet?!

 

[Lee]

Bugger, got a spoiler. She's in at the VW garage on Friday, will see what they say.

 

[former member]

Do you have a towbar? They do good ones that fit on them.

 

[Lee]

No towbar unfortunately, I'll just have to kick the mrs out the back

 

[former member]

I used to fit two bikes in our old Cali quite easily but being a bit more precious with this one.

 

[Lee]

Its gone in there no problem, its just for when we go away and space is limited.

 

[former member]

Its gone in there no problem, its just for when we go away and space is limited.

We did a race weekend once and it was tricky; had to completely dismantle the bikes. No problem if not sleeping though but a rack is a lot easier.
They can go on a roof carrier but you'd clip low flying aircraft.

 

[Gingercoastie]

I think someone mentioned doing some minor alterations to their spoiler so that the bike rack would fit, not sure if it ever happened though.

 

[Pauly]

I do remember seeing something, i think one or two cut notches out of the spoiler to fit around the bike rack

 

[former member]

Just remove the spoiler...

 

[T6 Dave]

Glued on m8, will leave behind a big mess..

 

[Scruffy]

Fiamma have finally brought out a T6 bike rack, but it's not cheap.

 

[Lee]

This has come round again, going away and definitely want to get the bike on there.

Here's where I'm at:

1) Get a tow bar fitted: https://www.pfjones.co.uk/volkswagen-t6-transporter-2015-onwards-westfalia-detachable-towbar.html = about £250
2) Bike rack: Westfalia BC70 Tow Ball Mounted Two Bike Carrier - J41139 £440

Total: £690

Maybe I won't.

 

[former member]

Ouch!!

 

[Lee]

No matter, this will do, front wheel off, slides behind the back seat. Not impacting too much on space, might be different when the little lad wants his bike in there.

 

[former member]

Tarmac or Allez? Or something else from Specialized?!

 

[Lee]

Thats an Allez E5 Sport, last years model was on offer, in case the mrs read this

 

[former member]

Thats an Allez E5 Sport, last years model was on offer, in case the mrs read this

Ha ha!
I have an old 2010 Allez Elite which I used for a couple of triathlons. Hasn't been used for years...
The MTB gets a lot more use but still not enough; used to cycle loads but it's not so good for it around here; more surfing and running instead. Still enjoy it though,