Tow bar please!

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 10 Nov 2006 09:43 pm

Anyone got a tow bar suitable for a hatch 360? Need one asap before I change my mind again and start looking for vans/french estate cars

Post by **A M R** » 10 Nov 2006 10:04 pm

where abouts in london are you?

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 10 Nov 2006 11:09 pm

North/West but can travel. Have you got one spare?

Post by **A M R** » 10 Nov 2006 11:20 pm

i'll have a look i think i did somewhere.

if i cant find it, head down to your nearest lidl because im sure they just had an offer there for towbars for less than a fiver or something...

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 11 Nov 2006 09:51 am

I am after the official volvo item (or decent copy) as it needs to be reliable. It would be great if I could pick it up before next weekend if anyone does have one.

Post by **A M R** » 11 Nov 2006 12:15 pm

ah sorry no dont have a volvo one.

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 12 Nov 2006 08:38 pm

Does anyone know if this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Witter-Towbar-Vol ... dZViewItem

is the type with two bolts on the tow bar ball and will it fit a 1984 car? Cheers

Post by **petefarrell360** » 12 Nov 2006 09:40 pm

That'll stick out further being for a saloon mate. I do have a genuine Volvo one that mounts through the boot floor for a 360, but firstly, it's still on the car and I'm a bit busy at the moment! But, if you wanted it I'm sure we could work something out.
Pete

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 13 Nov 2006 10:50 am

That sounds good pete. When you say it mounts through the boot, does it fit to a thick bit of metal or the thin section for the spare wheel storage? The tow bar will have 140-200lbs of load directly onto it (not a trailer)!

Cheers

Post by **Chris_C** » 13 Nov 2006 11:53 am

Getting a bike rack bolted on there mate? I'm looking at one to replace the dubious effort that rests on my rear windscreen, especially as the mrs has just got a bike, not having 2 on there... They any good?

Post by **redline** » 13 Nov 2006 01:04 pm

sorry to hijack this thread but it is relevant , I have been using the four bike version of this for two years now and it has been invaluable, so much cheaper than the pendle or witter versions that do exactly the same job, have a look.

they do a Twin Cycle Carrier for Cars,PACKAGE DEAL

All the items you need to carry four bikes on your car legally, safely & securely at a superb Special Offer price.

This kit comprises the following items from the Cycle-Safe range
1. Cycle-Safe Twin Cycle Carrier For Car or Van Fitment
2. Cycle-Safe Lightboard Kit
3. Cycle-Safe Deluxe Fitting Kit (Black Bumper Guard & Towball Cover)
4. Cycle-Safe Locking Kit

Special Offer Package price £69 !! + £9.95 so £80.00 all in which is at least £20.00 cheaper than the pendle or witter rack on its own

heres the link and you can collect direct and save the postage

http://www.buy-a-bike-carrier.co.uk/main.htm

Post by **5lab** » 13 Nov 2006 03:57 pm

mick - i think david already has a rack (he did last time i checked) and some of us (well, david and I) have spent waaay more on a bike than is worth skimping on a carrier (my current ride would cost in the region of £3000 to replace with new bits, other bikes in my collection are probably looking north of 4k..). its a good choice for those with a halfords special though

regarding rear screen - i've never had a problem with 3 bikes (and not 3 light bikes either) on a screen-mounted carrier - it bends a bit but unless you're really throwing the car around most of the pressure goes onto the bumper anyway. that said, i understand why david wants a ballmounted one - hell i bought an estate so i could chuck mine in easily enough

Post by **redline** » 13 Nov 2006 04:19 pm

We only use it for the familys four bikes on the back of the trajet and it do's what its meant to without problem,

I have done push ups on the arms of the bike rack and I am no lightweight .

fair enough , you guys take your cycling verrry seriously but I dont see anything better about the witter or the pendle to justify an extra £60.00
are they really any better or is a case of paying more for the name

Post by **Chris_C** » 13 Nov 2006 04:47 pm

Hehe, I was only taking a guess that David wanted a bike rack, knowing he's as bad as you mate

Sorry for the thread jack

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 13 Nov 2006 06:17 pm

You guessed correct, it is for a bike rack. I am looking to fit this rack http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/nulldet.as ... Bar%20Rack

Thanks for the heads up mick, but pendle has been recommended by others who are as nutty about bikes as 5lab/me, (think I am worse than 5lab

). The main issue is these bikes weigh alot more than a standard item, (especially when loaded with mud!), my rack often carries over 8k of bikes!