Defender bike rack

**TheEntertainer** · 23rd October 2008, 09:17 AM

Hi Guys,

I need to get a bike rack for the defender, what would be the best option.

a Rack that mounts on the spare wheel (I have a kaymar swingaway carrier)
or
a Rack that slots into the tow hitch (that will have to extend pass the wheel).

Also what brand and where to get good prices (and advice) in Sydney.

Thanks

TheEntertainer

**Ace** · 23rd October 2008, 09:53 AM

Hi mate, i reckon go to the tow hitch one, i have seen them a few times now and they seem pretty easy to take on and off as you require it. No idea what they cost though

**Xtreme** · 23rd October 2008, 10:01 AM

I just happen to have a bike rack that was made specifically to attach to a Defender spare wheel carrier - either standard or the swing away type/s. It is currently 'excess to requirements' and I have been thinking of selling.

It is solidly built, doesn't interfere with opening of the rear door and will carry two bikes.

I am in the Hornsby area if you wish to view it or I could take and post a few pics if required.

Roger

**Redback** · 23rd October 2008, 10:01 AM

I agree with Ace, seeing as you don't tow a trailer anymore.

Happy birthday too Jan.

Any idea about that longer T Piece for the oil pressure sender i mentioned, I had to disable my oil pressure, it goes haywire for some reason, might be a faulty sender.

Baz.

**Xtreme** · 23rd October 2008, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Ace

Hi mate, i reckon go to the tow hitch one, i have seen them a few times now and they seem pretty easy to take on and off as you require it. No idea what they cost though

I wasn't keen on the tow hitch ones due to the way they flex around when on a rough road. I have also heard of one guy who has had two of the brand name units break and has written of his very expensive bikes as a result.

Maybe if the tow hitch ones had a secondary securing/attachment device at the top of the 'post' then the flexing would be reduced or eliminated - but then you'd have difficulty in opening your rear door.

Of course the other option would be to mount them on the roof - although a bit awkward due to the height and you'd have to always be aware of your clearances.

Roger

**Xtreme** · 23rd October 2008, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Redback

I agree with Ace, seeing as you don't tow a trailer anymore.
Baz.

The unit I have can be used with or without a trailer, so no restrictions there.

Roger

**Redback** · 23rd October 2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Xtreme

The unit I have can be used with or without a trailer, so no restrictions there.

Roger

Sounds like the ideal rack then, shame i don't ride pushies, there for you people

**TheEntertainer** · 23rd October 2008, 10:45 AM

Never to late REDBACK, come on, you've done it on 4 wheels now try it on two! SAME TRACK!

**Xtreme** · 23rd October 2008, 11:30 AM

Well, they say it doesn't happen without pics, so here are a couple of 'graphs.

The section where the bikes attach can be hinged up so as not to protrude too far when not carrying bikes.

Roger

**scrambler** · 23rd October 2008, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Xtreme

Well, they say it doesn't happen without pics, so here are a couple of 'graphs.

The section where the bikes attach can be hinged up so as not to protrude too far when not carrying bikes.

Roger

The trouble, as you say, with the tow hitch type is having to remove to get in the back door. I've never seen a wheel mount one, it's a great idea. Only trouble would be the extra weight levered out on the door, but then I guess you could always drop the spare inside if weight was a concern. Thanks for the pics.

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