Tow bar Bike rack for Volvo tow bar

anotherv60 · Aug 15th, 2019, 23:08

Hi All,

I just had delivered the Buzz Rack EAZZY 4 from Roofbox but it is absolute rubbish!

Anyone have a recommendation for a tow bar mounted bike rack that will stay in place? I have tightened the tow bar as much as I physically can and it will stay in place when the vehicle is stationary, but as soon as you go over a bump it becomes loose and then in the corners...It has damaged the paint on the back of my XC40 as a result.

See the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_WM5Kdbv6Y

Any suggestions welcome.

SwissXC90 · Aug 16th, 2019, 06:59

Anything from Thule will not disappoint you.

The Volvo bike carriers are actually rebranded Thule carriers.
I have one. Tough as anything and really well made.

Whyman · Aug 16th, 2019, 09:21

I also have a Thule. Very well made and super secure on the towball. Easy to get into the tailgate by folding the rack down.

Beavis · Aug 16th, 2019, 09:27

+1 on the thule.
ive had the Euroclassic 3+1 carrier - like this for past 11 years. its heavy, but very secure and done thousands of miles across the UK and france during this time. i'll be using it on my V90 with fixed towbar when it arrives next week
https://roofracks.co.uk/thule-euroclassic-928-9281/

Beavis · Aug 16th, 2019, 09:28

ps - when i bought mine, it was cheaper to buy the Volvo branded one from a volvo dealership than it was to buy a Thule branded one. 11 years back the 3 carrier was c.£400, then the extra addon carrier was around £100. but lasted very well and no signs of wear.

Haldex · Aug 16th, 2019, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by anotherv60

I just had delivered the Buzz Rack EAZZY 4 from Roofbox but it is absolute rubbish!

See the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_WM5Kdbv6Y

Damn, that truly is rubbish! It swings about like something home made..

nu11eaf · Aug 16th, 2019, 11:17

Is your towball grease and paint free and dry. New volvo towballs have a coating on them that should be removed before using them as it will get on the hitch pads and may cause slipping.

Beavis · Aug 16th, 2019, 13:31

sorry to go off on a slight tangent, but i've noticed that on the genuine volvo towbar/towball necks, there are 2 protruding "knobs"(one on each side). I've read that they are designed for a cycle carrier - anyone know which make/model fits these as i've not seen any online.

Hogster · Aug 16th, 2019, 14:35

I've not got a Volvo towbar, but we use a Thule towbar bike carrier on our Freelander and it's great. Also nice an compact for storage.

simonjedrake · Aug 16th, 2019, 17:26

+1 Thule Euroclassic which I have used for for over 5 years and in the last 2 years with two "heavy" eMTB's that weigh approx 50lbs each.
In all my trips I have never had a single problem of any type.
Purchased from roofbox as per below link
https://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carri...r-mounting.php
There are some other ones currently on eBay - search Volvo Cycle Tow bar carrier.

You get what you pay for with these bits of kit - and when carrying over £8k of bike mounted on a single round tow bar ball I want something that will ALWAYS hold it secure.

Aug 15th, 2019, 23:08	#1
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	Tow bar Bike rack for Volvo tow bar Hi All, I just had delivered the Buzz Rack EAZZY 4 from Roofbox but it is absolute rubbish! Anyone have a recommendation for a tow bar mounted bike rack that will stay in place? I have tightened the tow bar as much as I physically can and it will stay in place when the vehicle is stationary, but as soon as you go over a bump it becomes loose and then in the corners...It has damaged the paint on the back of my XC40 as a result. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_WM5Kdbv6Y Any suggestions welcome. __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

Aug 16th, 2019, 06:59	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Anything from Thule will not disappoint you. The Volvo bike carriers are actually rebranded Thule carriers. I have one. Tough as anything and really well made. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Aug 16th, 2019, 09:21	#3
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	I also have a Thule. Very well made and super secure on the towball. Easy to get into the tailgate by folding the rack down. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Aug 16th, 2019, 11:17	#7
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Is your towball grease and paint free and dry. New volvo towballs have a coating on them that should be removed before using them as it will get on the hitch pads and may cause slipping. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Aug 16th, 2019, 14:35	#9
Hogster Member Last Online: Today 13:28 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Somerset	I've not got a Volvo towbar, but we use a Thule towbar bike carrier on our Freelander and it's great. Also nice an compact for storage. __________________ 2019 V60 D4 Momentum Pro Auto

Aug 16th, 2019, 09:27	#4
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	+1 on the thule. ive had the Euroclassic 3+1 carrier - like this for past 11 years. its heavy, but very secure and done thousands of miles across the UK and france during this time. i'll be using it on my V90 with fixed towbar when it arrives next week https://roofracks.co.uk/thule-euroclassic-928-9281/

Aug 16th, 2019, 09:28	#5
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	ps - when i bought mine, it was cheaper to buy the Volvo branded one from a volvo dealership than it was to buy a Thule branded one. 11 years back the 3 carrier was c.£400, then the extra addon carrier was around £100. but lasted very well and no signs of wear.

Aug 16th, 2019, 13:31	#8
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	sorry to go off on a slight tangent, but i've noticed that on the genuine volvo towbar/towball necks, there are 2 protruding "knobs"(one on each side). I've read that they are designed for a cycle carrier - anyone know which make/model fits these as i've not seen any online.

Aug 16th, 2019, 17:26	#10
simonjedrake Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 19:12 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shrewsbury	+1 Thule Euroclassic which I have used for for over 5 years and in the last 2 years with two "heavy" eMTB's that weigh approx 50lbs each. In all my trips I have never had a single problem of any type. Purchased from roofbox as per below link https://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carri...r-mounting.php There are some other ones currently on eBay - search Volvo Cycle Tow bar carrier. You get what you pay for with these bits of kit - and when carrying over £8k of bike mounted on a single round tow bar ball I want something that will ALWAYS hold it secure. __________________ XC60 T5 AWD Inscription Pro (MY19). Electric Silver. Xenium & Intellisafe Packs, HUD, HK Sound, Heated Rear Seats, 4 Zone Climate, Towbar, Exterior Styling Kit, Apple CarPlay, Polestar

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)