PB Bike Rack

Thanks BMM
But we're always stopping for wees, chocolate etc. At least every 1/2 hour.
Am thinking not opening the doors could be a bit of a hassle...?
But, Ive never seen a roof mount bike rack

Cheers
Jules

RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
 
Someone designed a towbar rack that folded down so that with a 4x4 can open its tailgate; I wonder whether this would offer enough clearance

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Folding bikes....is good lateral thinking.....but we've already got the bikes.
I would think that a drop down one for 4x4s might work. But i tried all the usual suspects like Thule, Towsure, Mountney without seeing one like that :(

Cheers
Jules

RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
 
These folding bike racks are pretty standard Opel/Vauxhall accessories, I know that for a fact (as I'm working for GM). Any Vauxhall dealer will be able to show you the rack. Is fitted onto the tow bar. And I'ms pretty sure that GM is just one of many companies offering this sort of rack for their vehicles.

Just checked the web, and this is very similar - at a fraction of the price we charge... [:0]

http://http://www.roofrackshop.co.uk/bike/thule-9402-ride-on-bike-carrier.htm

Suppose the only potential problem would be whether the rack folds down sufficiently in order to clear those rear doors on the Commer. I've never inspected the racks properly myself, so I don't know whether that tilt function is restricted to a certain angle or if it folds all the way down (90 degrees).
 
A very good find thank you.
The angle in the pic wouldnt clear the doors, but I have emailed to see if it folds 80 degree or more.
thanks

Cheers
Jules

RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
 
Stupid question time!

Bearing in mind the rack appears to fit on the tow ball, how is it prevented from tipping from side to side and generally rolling about on the ball?

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Very tough super-glue, Baz :D:D

Think you'll find that the rack onto the ball works sort of like a circular vice. It is just screwed into position, and stays there :)
 
I see a possibility that it would fold down far enough if it didn't have the tail board at the bottom question is can you see the commer number plate with out using that ?

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Witter towbars do a towbar mounted with removable sections to open rear doors even with bikes on, this has a plate bolted behind the ball so you can still tow aswell (Part no ZX88). A company called Fiamma also do door mounted systems aswell that we use for the standard boxer van motorhome conversions, does involve drilling and bolting to the door though. Both companys will come up on internet search engines. hope that helps!:p

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