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Take front wheel out back seats down simples!

Check this out ......

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carriers

They do roof rack, rear hanging racks and tow-bar mounted racks. There is also an option to put your make and model of vehicle in and it'll list the racks that fit.

Hi Simon,


I too have a Ford Kuga, rode Danbury yesterday, putting a dirty bike in the back (with seats down).
Used some carpet off cuts to protect the floor, but still got mud all over the unprotected bits

I have a tow bar fitted to mt Kuga and have been looking at the tow bar mounted racks for 2-3 bikes.
Will be ordering one this week, don't know which yet.
I don't have roof bars on my Kuga.

Happy shopping.

Trev

Check this out first ....

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehs ... 3e~BGDdm4A

"It's not possible to fit a rear door fitting bike carrier to this vehicle, this is due to the design and/or strength of the tailgate.
We would recommend considering either roof bar or tow bar mounting bike carriers. We have a great range of tow bar mounting and roof bar mounting bike carriers.

We also have good value package deals that include the roof bars and bike racks. "

By the way - I have nothing to do with this company, I just found them really useful when looking for a rack for my car.

Looks like you're going to have to either fit a tow bar, or use the roof bars!

Thule now do roof bars that slide out so you dont have to climb up and over the car. It's called the Slidebar.

http://www.thule.com/en/gb/products/bas ... 91_892_893

Yeah its a pain getting a shed load of mud in your new car ,post a pic if you get something sorted mate

They look pretty good mate from there site,will have a proper work out & see what works best

I put my dirty bike on the back of someones thule ......when we got home my bike was twice as bad!

Hi Simon,

I'v just ordered the Thule EuroClassic G5 2 to 3 bike tilting carrier no. 908 from Roofbox.co.uk

Looking on Bikerader its got good reviews, a bit on the expensive side, but then my bike was also expensive as my wife keep telling me

I'll let you know and post some pics when it arrives, and I try fitting it.
Also got some bits free as well, always good to get free bits.

Regards
trev.

I like this, but for just short of £200 i'd rather stretch ! , thank god i dont like my car and i'm not precious of it !!!

Did you measure the bike wheelbase vs. the strap ratchets. The problem I had with my Butcher was that the wheelbase was too long for the Thule EuroWay G2 921, and the only way I could strap it down was by really yanking the straps around the rims, too much hassle, plus the frame holder didn't cope too well with the frame shape. That's why I went for Pendle's simplicity.

Trev how does your wife know how much your bike cost lol
My wife thinks I sold my enduro paid for a family holiday bought a cheap rockhopper then got a great deal on a frame. Then little bits keep braking and need replacing
My roof carriers cost £30 off eBay as no key for one then £2.45 for the key off eBay and roof rack is adapted from my focus one

My roof bars are halfords own brand or something, modified to fit onto the thule feet LOL Had the roof bars kicking about the garage for years, was supposed to take them to the tip about 6yrs ago but never did....

My attempt at recycling......

Mine are Thule

I have Ford Roof bars with Thule bike carriers