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  1. 28th February 2018, 06:51 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranga View Post
    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?
    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
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  2. 28th February 2018, 07:26 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by incisor View Post
    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
    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.
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