Thread: Bike rack for D4

Yeah I like the look of the ISI one.

For those who are still interested...

Anaconda has just started stocking Yakima, and until 16th Dec 2012 have 20% off. This makes the 4 bike doubledown (50mm hitch mount, tilt-down version) discounted from $350 -> $280. The comparable Thule version is the Vertex Tilt 4 bike, which is RRP $369. It's hard to find sales on Thule.

Also note that Anaconda doesn't keep much in stock, so you may need to order it in and have it arrive prior to the sale ending. I think I am going to get a Doubledown 5 bike discounted from $400 -> $320.

I bought an ISI carrier for 4 bikes just a few weeks ago and it is terrific. With the fold down capability it makes entry to the rear easy. The bikes are just so well held down.

Contact George if you are interested. The engineering that has gone into their carriers is first class. And made in Templestowe.

I have no affiliation with ISI Systems and did my homework and with this design it staggers the bikes horizontally and vertically. Also because they are raised vertically there is less chance of stone damage.

PCH

I've been trying to get a Raxter Tarsus, bike rack shipped from the US. It is exactly what I'm after but the cost of shipping is prohibitive. I've been quoted from $300-600 for shipping alone. I'm tempted to make one still.
http://www.raxterracks.com/index.cfm?id=3&prodID=5

Does the Thule Apex fit onto the standard tow hitch in the D4? The Pymble roof rack place is advertising 20% off this weekend, so want to pick something up in anticipation.

Secondly, does the tilt racks give enough clearance, or does one need to get the swing-away type?

Originally Posted by phl

Does the Thule Apex fit onto the standard tow hitch in the D4? The Pymble roof rack place is advertising 20% off this weekend, so want to pick something up in anticipation.

Secondly, does the tilt racks give enough clearance, or does one need to get the swing-away type?

Ooh, if I had known that I might have waited for Thule, but then again I have found a good feature with the Yakima (and it isn't the built in bottle openers) - more on the other feature later.

All of these will tilt with enough clearance for the bottom tailgate to open fully flat, so you don't need to have the swing away versions. They are significantly pricier, but I guess it depends on your needs. I love them, but can't justify it for my own personal needs.

The Vertex will definitely fit in the 50mm/2 inch hitch, but it may rattle a little bit because the Discovery does not have an anti-rattle bolt. This can be solved in several ways (see thread here), but the Apex series has a hitch bar that expands out to stop the rattling - for an extra $170 over the Vertex series (albeit with other features as well). The Yakima has an anti-rattle bolt built into it, so the locking pin actually screws into the hitch tongue and makes it snug. See this YouTube video.

Let us know how you go - I should be picking up my Yakima on Friday.

Originally Posted by Epic

I've been trying to get a Raxter Tarsus, bike rack shipped from the US. It is exactly what I'm after but the cost of shipping is prohibitive. I've been quoted from $300-600 for shipping alone. I'm tempted to make one still.
Raxter Racks - Rack Your Bike

Struth the picture indicates that it would last one entry or exit from my driveway !!

Don't forget to add an additional number plate and indicator setup (electrics).

I've got the plate and the lights are planned (LED's and load resistors). I've just gotta get the rack!