Towbars

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Originally Posted by Ranga

I'm getting a Shingleback bike rack (Shingleback Rack - Shingleback Off Road) and after chatting to Andy the owner, worked out that my towbar receiver protruded out from the crossmember much shorter than his (we both own a 130 with a tray).

So, anyone able to tell me what brand towbar they have, and how far the receiver protrudes past the crossmember?

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you do know you can buy extenders for mounting things like bike carriers on hayman reece style 50mm towbars ?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/9-Inch-Hitch-Extender-Extension-Tow-bar-trailer-4WD-Car-2-inch-Receiver-50mm/

you can get them in different lengths...

9", 12", 14", 17" and a few others i dont remember :p

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Originally Posted by incisor

you do know you can buy extenders for mounting things like bike carriers on hayman reece style 50mm towbars ?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/9-Inch-Hitch-Extender-Extension-Tow-bar-trailer-4WD-Car-2-inch-Receiver-50mm/

you can get them in different lengths...

9", 12", 14", 17" and a few others i dont remember :p

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Yeah, I've seen them. The bike rack has a long enough hitch, but I'd rather a shorter version hitch, and longer towbar which would handle the weight better I reckon.