Swing Out Tow Bar for bike rack

[MickW]

For you info
Hi I’ve struggled with Bike racks since buying our first van mainly due to using heavy and now electric bikes, this year I fitted a towbar mounted bike rack. A pain in the! due to the van being a barn door version however I’ve just taken delivery of a swing out tow bar photos attached.
First impression is very good but I doubt that it’ll get a proper trial until next year.

Yes I know that it’s on the wrong van T6 doesn’t have a tow-bar yet.

Mickw

 

[Chugga90]

I think it’s Witter who do a receiver hitch for the transporter, that has a swing out attachment for bikes or boxes?

 

[Chugga90]

Swing-out Arm Accessory for Receiver Hitch Style Towbar | Witter Towbars

Witter Towbars Accessory, Swing-out Arm Accessory for Receiver Hitch Style Towbar

www.witter-towbars.co.uk

 

[Chugga90]

It’s not cheap though.

 

[MickW]

It’s not cheap though.

I didn’t buy the Witter unit about £200 less but not powder coated

 

[TimA]

I think it’s Witter who do a receiver hitch for the transporter, that has a swing out attachment for bikes or boxes?

Hi, can you tell me where you got your swing out mount? I'm looking for some options to consider instead of a tilt down rack. Thanks

 

[MickW]

Hi, can you tell me where you got your swing out mount? I'm looking for some options to consider instead of a tilt down rack. Thanks

Hi I found it on e bay, the guys number is 07747 803563
I tried it on the van and it works well with one slight concern, he has drilled the holes slightly oversize about 18mm so the whole thing is a bit sloppy until the fixing bolts are FT
Its not powder coated which is a shame I’ll probably get that done
The fella was good to deal with he couldn’t produce straight away but did so before the date he suggested.
He included postage in the price.
sofar I’m pleased with the kit

Mick W

 

[TimA]

Hi I found it on e bay, the guys number is 07747 803563
I tried it on the van and it works well with one slight concern, he has drilled the holes slightly oversize about 18mm so the whole thing is a bit sloppy until the fixing bolts are FT
Its not powder coated which is a shame I’ll probably get that done
The fella was good to deal with he couldn’t produce straight away but did so before the date he suggested.
He included postage in the price.
sofar I’m pleased with the kit

Mick W

Thanks Mick, much appreciated!