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Hoover

Member Since: 15 Dec 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 96

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Galway Green

Bike carriers, what have you got?

So Im not going to try and bodge the maxraxx 4 bike carrier I had for the D2 to fit the FL2.

I was looking for an alternative unit, what do you guys use or recommend, or more importantly say to stay away from!

Cheers North Wales Land Rover Club

1984 90 undergoing full restoration.

18th Apr 2016 9:49 am

pcheaven

Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 1459

I have a witter zx412 - very happy with it, attaches to swan nect tow bar, and tilts.
The ZX404 I believe is cheaper, performs the same, though needs a fixed / flange towbar

18th Apr 2016 10:00 am

Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
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18th Apr 2016 10:03 am

LR NUT

Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: Scotland
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2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White

Genuine LR towball mounted 3 bike carrier on mine. P/N VPLVR0068

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18th Apr 2016 10:04 am

Joe

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 271

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I have a Thule 3 bike carrier, it tilts to allow access to boot area.
Easy to fit and remove, can be locked onto tow ball.
Cheap as chips (loads on auction sites)

Joe Fix it until it's broke !

18th Apr 2016 11:03 am

Kevin56

Member Since: 24 Oct 2014
Location: Plymouth
Posts: 28

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Galway Green

I put them on the roof. 4 roof mounted cycle carriers fit on roof bars. Nice and easy, as long as you've got very long arms!

Couldn't have a tow ball carrier due to needing bikes and caravan at the same time.

18th Apr 2016 8:40 pm

Hoover

Member Since: 15 Dec 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 96

Joe wrote:
I have a Thule 3 bike carrier, it tilts to allow access to boot area.
Easy to fit and remove, can be locked onto tow ball.
Cheap as chips (loads on auction sites)

Joe

Aye this is what I want, the Genuine LR one is a Thule anyway I recon. North Wales Land Rover Club

1984 90 undergoing full restoration.

18th Apr 2016 8:43 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
Posts: 20090

i have a maxxraxx 4 bike carrier

i can see your point, if I'm correct, the D2 will have the maxxraxx that comes away to account for the spare wheel, can max not supply the alternative upright only? it should fit the same bracket Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

18th Apr 2016 9:04 pm

Hoover

Member Since: 15 Dec 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 96

Hi yes I could buy a new post but I think a second hand tow bar unit unit off ebay would be better value as the maxraxx is a pain to fit and Im not sure the tension straps would lock on top of the rear tailgate.

This is the rack on my D2

Cheers

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18th Apr 2016 9:33 pm

npinks

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my tension straps lock ok Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

18th Apr 2016 9:47 pm

Hoover

Member Since: 15 Dec 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 96

Hi what is the model number of your maxraxx? North Wales Land Rover Club

1984 90 undergoing full restoration.

19th Apr 2016 8:44 am

pcheaven

Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 1459

here is mine

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19th Apr 2016 9:02 am

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
Posts: 20090

Hoover wrote:
Hi what is the model number of your maxraxx?

I hvae the maxxraxx premier
http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4...ure%60KaWb

the aux straps have large red tubes on the end, so i hang that part in the boot, thread it up over the top of the boot lid, and under the spoiler, then thread the other end into the buckle clip and tighten enough to pull the slack out of the boot so the tubes secure and the fixing wouldnt jump apart Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

19th Apr 2016 9:51 am

Hoover

Member Since: 15 Dec 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 96

Ok thanks, looks like it might be possible to reuse the one I have, I will look to see if I can find a second hand one on ebay.

Thanks for your help North Wales Land Rover Club

1984 90 undergoing full restoration.

19th Apr 2016 12:13 pm

marcusfordus

Member Since: 11 Feb 2015
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 98

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Zermatt Silver

Carrier

Can't remember what mine is, but its solid as hell when on the move. It tilts when then bikes are strapped on to give access into the boot.
I'll get a picture up.

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Picture gone into my gallery for some reason.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/marcusford...=1&o=0

4th May 2016 7:10 am

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