Cycle Carrier - Page 3

ianu · Apr 6th, 2007, 17:20

Hi Patrick,
It does give details on the site somewhere - depends if you use standard US parcel post (which I did) or UPS.
For the last items I got - Foot steps/rear tailgate trim & and some interior odds and sods which arrived in 3 seperate packages - total shipping charged was $33.75. You can get shipping ref number and track your delivery too.

I spoke to them a few weeks ago as the rubber steps aren't listed on their site - they have only recently started internet ordering and he said it's gone absolutely bananas - they sending stuff all over the world.

Happy shopping....

mburgher · Oct 10th, 2010, 14:30

I have just fitted a towbar to my XC90, Does anyone know if there's a 5 bike towbar mounted carrier out there.
I have three children 6-10 years, I have been looking at the 4 bike thule carriers with a view to squeezing and extra one on, anyone any ideas.

chb · Oct 10th, 2010, 14:42

I have the posh thule 3 bike one (no need for optional 4th carrier).
The quality is great.
In your position I would buy the same and either put one of the kiddies bikes in the boot, or use a roof mounted rack to supliment the towbar rack.

Best thing with the towbar rack (other than the looks, which are great with the chunky Alu rails) is that it has minimal effect on MPG. I drove from Leeds to Dalby and back the other week and got 39MPG taking it steady.

Ron_XC90 · Oct 10th, 2010, 15:50

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Originally Posted by mburgher

I have just fitted a towbar to my XC90, Does anyone know if there's a 5 bike towbar mounted carrier out there.
I have three children 6-10 years, I have been looking at the 4 bike thule carriers with a view to squeezing and extra one on, anyone any ideas.

I've got the Thule with 4th bike adapter, but considering weight of the bikerack itself and the 4 bikes I don't think adding a 5th bike would be a safe option (no space either really). I was looking for a 5 bike carrier, but only suitable ones I believe are the trailers, which makes driving awkward again.
Decided for this 4 bike option and 5th goes in the boot. Very happy with it, very sturdy rack!

chb · Oct 10th, 2010, 17:31

Thats the same rack as mine. It's a fantastic bit of kit.

mburgher · Oct 15th, 2010, 22:07

Thanks for the sound advice, I will look at buying a thule 4 bike towbar carrier, I still have roof mounted carriers from my previous car, but the xc90 is just a tad too tall to comfortably get the bikes on and off.

Oct 10th, 2010, 14:30	#22
mburgher New Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2024 09:48 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kelso	5 bike carrier I have just fitted a towbar to my XC90, Does anyone know if there's a 5 bike towbar mounted carrier out there. I have three children 6-10 years, I have been looking at the 4 bike thule carriers with a view to squeezing and extra one on, anyone any ideas.

Oct 15th, 2010, 22:07	#26
mburgher New Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2024 09:48 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kelso	5 bike carrier Thanks for the sound advice, I will look at buying a thule 4 bike towbar carrier, I still have roof mounted carriers from my previous car, but the xc90 is just a tad too tall to comfortably get the bikes on and off.

Apr 6th, 2007, 17:20	#21
ianu Premier Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 21:42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	Hi Patrick, It does give details on the site somewhere - depends if you use standard US parcel post (which I did) or UPS. For the last items I got - Foot steps/rear tailgate trim & and some interior odds and sods which arrived in 3 seperate packages - total shipping charged was $33.75. You can get shipping ref number and track your delivery too. I spoke to them a few weeks ago as the rubber steps aren't listed on their site - they have only recently started internet ordering and he said it's gone absolutely bananas - they sending stuff all over the world. Happy shopping....

Oct 10th, 2010, 14:42	#23
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	I have the posh thule 3 bike one (no need for optional 4th carrier). The quality is great. In your position I would buy the same and either put one of the kiddies bikes in the boot, or use a roof mounted rack to supliment the towbar rack. Best thing with the towbar rack (other than the looks, which are great with the chunky Alu rails) is that it has minimal effect on MPG. I drove from Leeds to Dalby and back the other week and got 39MPG taking it steady.

Oct 10th, 2010, 17:31	#25
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	Thats the same rack as mine. It's a fantastic bit of kit.

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