Anyone recommend a bike rack?

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Anyone recommend a bike rack?

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Could anyone recommend a bike rack please (for two bikes) or a type of design that works well for a T25? I have a tow bar if they're any good?

Thanks a lot :)

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Paulchen is the nicest i think
you can see it here, ive used it as a shelf for storage by removing the bars for the bike wheels. so is a pretty good multipurpose thing
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The other is a fiamma, and can really only be used for bikes, seen here on my old 2WD
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having owned both, i like the paulchen, they are tricky to track down and cost around £100 second hand, fiammas are easier to find and cost around the same.
As for towbar ones, loads about, i have one from halfords
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You can get a Fiamma rack new, or a second hand Paulchen. Both work really well. I've got a 4 bike Paulchen and I love it.
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Why do you say that.I have carried all sorts on mine.


The other is a fiamma, and can really only be used for bikes
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Anyone used a Halfords high level bike rack?
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This came with the van and sits on the tow bar. I can't find a manufacturers name on it.
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R0B wrote:Why do you say that.I have carried all sorts on mine.


The other is a fiamma, and can really only be used for bikes
Seen plenty of vans myself with other things than bikes on the rack

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Didn't realise it was such an emotive subject :lol: I publicly retract all comments on fiamma racks, stack 'em high with anything
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Kelvyn wrote:Anyone used a Halfords high level bike rack?

we just use a halfords adjustable rack - think its a Mont Blanc...cost under £40, and easily adapts to T25 as well as my everyday cars. Down side is you need to remove to open tailgate, but I can remove in under a minute so its not the end of the world. we have even used it before to carry our "wet" awning/windbreak etc

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lloydy wrote:Didn't realise it was such an emotive subject :lol: I publicly retract all comments on fiamma racks, stack 'em high with anything
Aye. Stick to changing brake pads :D :wink:

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i'm trying to branch out, online nonsense advise, i reckon it will take off :lol:
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Thanks for all the comments and advice :-)

I think I like the look of the towbar mounted one, as having an Auto-Sleeper high top, there is a ladder on the back and it looks like this might get in the way of the other designs?

Anyone used one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Bike-Rack ... 35bedf1100" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's so cheap it makes me wonder if it's really up to the job?! Maybe worth a punt anyway at that money....

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It looks very similar to the one i have. As you can see in my photos it fits onto the plate behind the ball. When it's slotted on and fixed into position and locked it's very sturdy.
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jrt wrote:It looks very similar to the one i have. As you can see in my photos it fits onto the plate behind the ball. When it's slotted on and fixed into position and locked it's very sturdy.
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Thanks , Ive ordered one. I reckon at less than £15 including delivery I can't go too far wrong whatever!

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