17.9.2016

Confirming that this fits a Jeep Wranger TJ with standard size spare wheel mounted on the boot. The optional extra adaptor bar is not needed. Thule customer services were useless with any sizing help.Easy to construct form the packaging using the single allen key supplied. There are handy plastic clips to fit a rear number plate. The rear light clusters & the wheel holders slide inwards a short distance for storage. Fitting onto the tow ball is a little difficult & needs some side to side twisting until it drops over the ball. Folding down the handle over the tow ball can be very tight - I sometimes have to stand on the handle. Once fitted, it seems very secure. Although we have only two mountain bikes,

12.8.2019

I had a Witter bike carrier which had given sterling service, but with two ebikes we exceeded its stated weight capacity; for that reason we bought the Thule. This gives me the opportunity to contrast and compare.What a difference! Instead of using a socket set to attach it to the car a simple locking lever does it in seconds, yes, literally seconds. Once in position the carrier seems rock solid. The previous carrier always had a little "play".Putting on the bikes is easier, too. The wheels are attached securely with a notch and lever mechanism, the jaws which grip the bike frame are much more positive. There are locks for each of the bike jaws and the carrier attachment lever,

24.9.2017

Very good carrier. A couple of minor niggles keeps it off a 5 which are:1. The instruction booklet is woeful - I am poor at DIY and although it comes mostly assembled there are a couple of things to do (with supplied allen key). Even so the instruction book of cartoons could be so much better - for instance to assemble the frame arms that hold the bikes you need to make sure the 'knobs' are unlocked, then undo them to give you enough leeway to be able to separate the connectors for assembly onto the correct bracket. Put into position, assemble and then tighten. Nothing at all in the instructions saying that! Okay being able to remove them is good given you won't always be carrying 3 bikes but you gotta know how to put them on and off!2.

2.3.2016

you might wonder why I say that this is a life saver. Well turns out BMW has made folding rear seats an option extra and my car does not have them. Which lead me to get either a roof rack or tow bar, I opted for the tow bar then I could tow a trailer too.I just got my toe bar fitted to my car and managed to try it out the same day.To assemble the rack does not take long all that needs done is pop a number plate on, and mount the rear bar that holds the poles that secure to your bike frame, took me less than 10 minutes and all the tools you require are included (1 hex key 6 or 5mm)The rack had 4 locks in total that all use the same key that you get two of.

13.10.2020

I bought this after going back and forward between a hanging type bike rack system vs this platform based system. I didn't want to put the bikes on the roof because I have quite a tall car (an Audi Q7) and didn't want to worry about the vehicle height and the sometimes very low bridges we have here in the UK. I have an electrically retractable tow bar on my car which has a vertical weight limit of 150 KG. Even with this and 3 bikes it's still way under this limit, but this is something you should keep in mind if your bikes are quite big and heavy. I also had to convert the 7 pin connector to a 13 pin connector for my tow bar electrics, but this works just fine. Best check if you'll need one.

2.6.2018

An excellent piece of kit, very practical for me as have a bad back and trying to shove a bike into the back of my estate car twisting and struggling is a painits a bit pricey, but it works really well very easy to fit on the towbar, one lever action, very stable simple bike fixing.Downside, the rack is bloody heavy, 14KG!...but so much easier to load your bikes on to it than twisting and struggling trying to get your bike\s into the back of your car. the so 'called loading ramp' which is an extra accessory, around £35-£46...is a COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY!!...its a nasty bit of aluminium moulding, its not wide enough for any mountain bike fattish tyres,

28.3.2021

So prompt delivery! Which is a good start.Did have a couple of minor issues on assembly, but I put that down to me not looking the the instruction properly (when assembling the cross member and attaching to tow bar, I had to wind the adjustment screw right out!)One the adjustment screw was correctly set, attachment/removal to the tow bar was simple.Bikes - we have a 'step through' electric bike, so I was a little concerned (having read some of the reviews) about how it would be held to the rack! Relief, wasn't an issue. I managed to attached the bike using the lower bike cross member, so there was no need to buy an adapter. But please note this may not be the case all for all bikes.2nd bike is a little close to the 1st bike in one place,

22.9.2017

Great bike rack but be careful!!!I ordered this bike rack recently and it is excellent and well made. However the second time I used it I put my foot on the tilt lever without the bikes on it (demonstrating to my neighbour how it worked!) and the rack flew towards me quickly and one of the metal arms which clamps on to the bikes hit me on my face and really hurt me. Luckily my glasses protected my eye but I think it could have been really serious if I wasn't wearing them. As it was I had a terrible black eye which is still there 6 weeks on. The manual does have a picture saying to be careful of your head when tilting the bikes but I am going to contact Thule and suggest they need to change the

18.9.2020

Some self-assembly required, tools supplied. Unboxed, assembled and ready to mount on the car inside 30 minutes.Well made. VERY heavy at 19kg, which combined with the size and awkward shape makes it a challenge to lift and carry, but once you've got it to the car mounting it on the towbar is fairly straightforward. Grip on towbar is adjustable, needs a good push on the handle to lock it on (instructions advise 43kg pressure but how you're supposed to measure that I've no idea).Getting bikes on it is a doddle compared to the Thule roof-mounted carriers we've been using. Plenty of room for two bikes, snug for three. Bikes are held securely and barely move, even on bumpy roads.Bought a 7 to 13 pin adaptor.

18.9.2020

Some self-assembly required, tools supplied. Unboxed, assembled and ready to mount on the car inside 30 minutes.Well made. VERY heavy at 19kg, which combined with the size and awkward shape makes it a challenge to lift and carry, but once you've got it to the car mounting it on the towbar is fairly straightforward. Grip on towbar is adjustable, needs a good push on the handle to lock it on (instructions advise 43kg pressure but how you're supposed to measure that I've no idea).Getting bikes on it is a doddle compared to the Thule roof-mounted carriers we've been using. Plenty of room for two bikes, snug for three. Bikes are held securely and barely move, even on bumpy roads.Bought a 7 to 13 pin adaptor.

17.12.2018

After researching multiple bike racks, this one seemed to tick all the functions I wanted, appeared to have good build quality and whilst not cheap compared to others not expensive.Now it's arrived and clamped onto my car, I can confirm quality wise its spot on feels very solid and not too heavy (though, isn't light.) but very quick & easy to attach and my bikes feel rock solid... only thing missing when compared to higher up models is outside of bike count - it doesn't have the ability to fold up in any meaningful way but that doesn't bother me as it'll sit in my shed when not used, but if you want something that folds up neatly for travels & can be carried/wheeled around perhaps look at the upper models.Update: If transporting Carbon frames,

1.12.2019

I already have one of these so i know how good quality they are.This was for my son and it is in excellent condition, like new.It has 3 different length arms to attach to the bikes to hold them still and the wheels are held in place with straps on the wheel guides, which extend to suit most bikes even coping with long wheel base DH rigs.When first putting 3 bikes on its a bit of a puzzle getting the bars in the right place to pass through the other bike to hold the 3rd bike for example, but doing a dryrun on the drive to get things worked out is better than waiting till the time you use it then being under pressure to work it out!especially with the kids/adults in the back of the car rolling their eyes....Fully lockable,

13.5.2018

This bike carrier is sturdy and reassuring.If this is the lightweight compact version I don’t want to see the others this is plenty big and heavy enough. However you feel you’re getting a quality product that has been well thought through.In fact if it isn’t working, you’re probably doing it wrong, as with user1234 who complains that the vertical support folds at speed. That is because you have to rotate it to be upright then shove it down vertically into the holding position before you then tighten the screw handles. To fold it again loosen the screw handles, pull it vertically up then fold down. I’ll knock off a star as the instructions don’t cover that properly,

1.6.2016

My first bike carrier. We use this with the 4th bike add-on. 2 adult and 2 kids all mtb's. Carrier does not move around much. Only slight movement but with the sort of weight it's carrying I'm very happy with it.... I'm on the max weight it recommends. Easy to use and the drop down pedal to allow access to boot is very useful. Good quality product although expensive. I've only used it 5-6 times so far but hope that it's similar to my other Thule products and lasts years to come. if you have 13 pin on your car then you will need a conversion socket from 7 to 13 pin which is what I use. You will also need to buy a number plate.. I bought the one which is listed as commonly bought together items..

18.8.2018

Easy to fit onto the towbar and even easier to fit a mans and women bike onto the rack, my bike fitted direct to the attachements, but I had to purchase a frame adaptor for my wifes bike which was perfect for the job. Only minor assenbly of the bike rack needed out of the box. Used it in Europe on holiday no problems, electrics worked well, rack was sturdy and is lockable. Quick glance through easy instructions, first time of use took me only 10 minutes to attach to towbar and load bikes.....simple. Would definately recommend, but you will need an adaptor for a female bike. Finally the number plate does not need drilling and any standard rear plate will fit and the plate locks in place by using plastic clips which you first have to remove easy to do and very secure once fitted.

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