(06-04-2012 10:20am)ED209 Wrote:  Sorry if this is a repost but struggling to find what i want to know via search.

Basically i am consdiering the tow bar mounted bike rack option instead of roof bars. As i am a numpty fitting the bar myself isnt really an option.

So can any of you give me the best options/companies that will be able to fit me a tow bar. Preferably one that avoids a hole being cut in the bumper and has a detachable ball to maintain the cars looks.

Im also looking at value as I have just paid for a car and a new bike so i am a bit skint at this point in time!!

(19-04-2012 05:17pm)Original forgery Wrote:  Hi there.
We had a tow bar fitted by our dealer (just to save time really). We didn't have a flange type but just the swan neck.
For the bike rack, we found that Thule do one that clamps straight to the ball! ( we didn't believe it either ). Trust me though, when it's fitted (one clamp bolt and spanner) it's very rigid. It has it's own number plate and light board with a seven pin plug.
It takes seconds to fit.
Ours was for three bikes although they do make a two bike version. As the bikes wheels sit in troughs rather than suspended from their cross bars, it works for modern mountain bikes as well as conventional ones. You need to be a bit careful when putting the first bike on as it's a bit near the rear door. We found it best to put the heaviest first, followed by next adult bike and then our 10 year olds.
We find it very secure with only a very slight flex when you " rog it ". As I'm not 6 ft 17 tall thought it would easier than the roof option.
Hope that's some help
Best bit was Halfords had it on offer for £149.00.

(19-04-2012 06:24pm)ED209 Wrote:  cheers but read the thread, already have towbar fitted now.

Total cost of witter flange towbar, electrics, fitting and a top notch witter 3 bike rack = considerably cheaper than landrover wanted for a towbar alone.