What 4 bike racks are people using?
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There is loads of information on this forum. Please try the search function. Here is an example thread: https://www.t6forum.com/threads/whi...able-to-carry-a-couple-of-heavy-ebikes.15180/
Thanks, i did use the search function however wanted something specific for 4 bikes whereas i found a lot of threads for 2 or 3 bikes.
By starting a new thread it may make it easier for people like me who are after a bike rack for 4 bikes to access.
I used one of the top spec Thule 4 bike tow ball carriers on my last car and it was very good. Very well built and gave me confidence the bikes were safe.
Since getting a T6 I have used the VW tailgate 4 bike carrier and I prefer it, absolutely rock solid. Tow ball carriers are good but with a single attachment point they will inevitably move a bit especially with 50kg of bikes going down bumpy country lanes whereas the tailgate carrier stops them bouncing around at all.
In non covid times I use mine 2-3 times a week so it’s great to be able to flip it down and load rather than having to lug a carrier out of the garage first, but if you’re only using occasionally this probably isn’t a consideration.
The tailgate carrier does mean you’ve got to lift bikes quite high for loading, I’m 6ft and keep a small collapsible step in the van for getting the bikes on and off. With bikes in place It does raise your overall height to 2.3m with average adult bikes in place, when not in use it is very slightly lower than the main roof height, they’ve designed it very well.
Since getting a T6 I have used the VW tailgate 4 bike carrier and I prefer it, absolutely rock solid. Tow ball carriers are good but with a single attachment point they will inevitably move a bit especially with 50kg of bikes going down bumpy country lanes whereas the tailgate carrier stops them bouncing around at all.
In non covid times I use mine 2-3 times a week so it’s great to be able to flip it down and load rather than having to lug a carrier out of the garage first, but if you’re only using occasionally this probably isn’t a consideration.
The tailgate carrier does mean you’ve got to lift bikes quite high for loading, I’m 6ft and keep a small collapsible step in the van for getting the bikes on and off. With bikes in place It does raise your overall height to 2.3m with average adult bikes in place, when not in use it is very slightly lower than the main roof height, they’ve designed it very well.
KhaliCampingAdventures
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I've got a similar issue. Family of 5. SWB T6 with towbar. Is anyone aware of a bike rack for five bikes? Or could I combine a small tailgate bike rack for one bike and put four on the atera 3+1 on the towbar?
Thanks.
Ps first post on this forum, long time lurker and thanks for all the useful tips.
Thanks.
Ps first post on this forum, long time lurker and thanks for all the useful tips.
What did you do with the bikes?
It’s my handlebar streamer I find distracting
matzpenetration
New Member
Thule Velospace XT3.
Atera 3+1 for me. If the 5th bike is a kids bike will it go inside the van?
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