Discovery 4 - Tow Ball Mounted Bike Carrier?

[Kiltie]

Anyone have one of these?

LR said:

Part Number: VPLVR0066

The Tow ball mounted bike carriers come in 2 bike and 3 bike carrying versions, these can be tilted away from vehicle to allow access into the rear tail gate and features a quick attach/release mechanism. They are manufactured from Aluminium and other lightweight materials and includes lighting & licence plate mount. It is lockable. The carrier has folding / sliding features to allow ease of stowage when not in use. It is branded as Land Rover. 51Kg Max Load for 3 bike carrier. 40Kg Max Load Capacity for 2 bike carrier. They are RHD/LHD Specific Versions.

Carries 2 bikes. For right hand drive vehicles.

I wondered if it really does allow proper access into the back - more specifically, will my dog be able to jump in / out without taking the whole thing off?

Also, I can't see a price. Any ideas?

Cheers,

Eric

[Kiltie]

Just saw this.

Cheers,

Eric

[Gazzab]

It's for the fixed tow bar not the removable one. Afaik

[bogie]

yes, works but expensive due to branding and only carries 2 bikes

you can get a 3 bike version made by the OE manufacturer a lot cheaper

try somewhere like www.pfjones.co.uk

I have the 3 bike version made by Thule and it works well

[Biscuit Bus]

I have a 2 bike Thule one which tips away from the car, when you loosen a couple of wing nuts. You can access the boot through the top opening but the lower section would hit the bikes. Works well.

[mattdaniels]

We've got the Atera Strada DL for our D3. It clamps to the (removable) tow bar. You press a button and it unclips and slides away from the car to allow the tail gate to open.

Edited by mattdaniels on Saturday 16th February 18:18

[madcal]

I have the 4 bike version from Thule, (basically the 3-bike with another rack you add onto the back).

When it is on with bikes I can still open the top of the boot without having to hinge the bike rack down. When I hinge it down I can then open the bottom of the boot as well.

It's great.

On My S6 I used to have a roof mounted one, but on the Disco you cannot reach the roof!