Bike rack? T7 Multivan California

[stationmaster]

Just watched a utube video from AutoBid - they mention that a bike rack will not mount to the rear door on the T7,California - and that a bike rack will not fit to a tow ball as the rear door makes this impossible.

Has anyone with the T7 California managed to carry bikes on an external bike rack?

 

[Archie]

I can’t see why the tailgate prevents a tow bar rack. They might mean you can’t open the tailgate but that’s no different to any towbar mounted rack and any van combination. The better ones (Thule / Atera) slide down away from the tailgate to allow the tailgate to swing open. I’ve had 2 Atera towbar racks and can’t see any reason, having seen a T7 in the showroom, why the latest one I have won’t fit and still allow the tailgate to open.

 

[stationmaster]

I can’t see why the tailgate prevents a tow bar rack. They might mean you can’t open the tailgate but that’s no different to any towbar mounted rack and any van combination. The better ones (Thule / Atera) slide down away from the tailgate to allow the tailgate to swing open. I’ve had 2 Atera towbar racks and can’t see any reason, having seen a T7 in the showroom, why the latest one I have won’t fit and still allow the tailgate to open.

Thanks. I agree with you. In theory it will be much the same as it is with the transporter based Califonias.

Be good to hear from someone who has one fitted to confirm all is ok

 

[Lakes_Puma]

I have an Atera bike rack which I will be testing on my T7 as soon as I take delivery of it!

Watch this space

 

[Californication69]

I have a Thule easyfold xt3, hopefully getting my t7 with electric towbar August 1st.