Tow bar mounted bike racks

[Mike59]

Hi all. I have been looking for a tow bar bike carrier for my e bike and I have seen the Buzz rack e scorpion 1 on the roof box company Web site. Has anyone else got one of these bike carriers and can you open the tallgate OK when it is tilted back.

 

[Corradobrit]

Looks a good candidate to me

BUZZ RACK E-Scorpion 1 bike folding rack no. BRP611

Ideal for one eBike!Takes one bike, or two with the extra bike adapterExtremely well made and robust rackAdjustable wheelholders and upright accommodate very large bikesTilts to allow access to the bootCompact and foldable for easy storage and handling

www.roofbox.co.uk

 

[Wildcamper]

Times may have changed. Just over a year ago we looked into tow bar bike racks. There were not many that allowed the tail gate on a T6 to open, all discussed in various threads. This Scorpion rack was not one of them, but maybe they have changed the design - I doubt it. We went for a Pro-User Diament SG2-Plus. Must be the Plus for a T6. Very happy with it and it will take two e-bikes.

 

[IanE]

Times may have changed. Just over a year ago we looked into tow bar bike racks. There were not many that allowed the tail gate on a T6 to open, all discussed in various threads. This Scorpion rack was not one of them, but maybe they have changed the design - I doubt it. We went for a Pro-User Diament SG2-Plus. Must be the Plus for a T6. Very happy with it and it will take two e-bikes.

We got the Pro-user one too - also v happy with it carrying our two ebikes and tailgate opening no problem. Also - you can buy a ramp to wheel the bikes up onto the rack. We haven’t tried ours yet - we got it for the possibility that as we get even older (68 and 58), we may struggle lifting the bikes on

 

[mattpartridge]

Hi all. I have been looking for a tow bar bike carrier for my e bike and I have seen the Buzz rack e scorpion 1 on the roof box company Web site. Has anyone else got one of these bike carriers and can you open the tallgate OK when it is tilted back.

Hi. I had the same issue 6 months ago when looking for a tow bar mounted bike rack. After recommendations from several Cali owners on here, I bought an Atera Strada DL3 which I am pleased with. See the photo below showing the tailgate clearing the rack with it slid backwards. Matt

 

[sidepod]

Hi. I had the same issue 6 months ago when looking for a tow bar mounted bike rack. After recommendations from several Cali owners on here, I bought an Atera Strada DL3 which I am pleased with. See the photo below showing the tailgate clearing the rack with it slid backwards. Matt

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If possible, could you measure the max wheelbase achievable? The Altera website quotes a width of 1m. So, with the tyre saddles slid outwards as far as they can go, what is the distance between their centres?

The reason I ask is, I have a Westfalia unit similar to this but it’s woefully too short.
My mtb has a wheelbase of 1250mm. I’ve had to modify my rack to accommodate it.

Many thanks.

 

[mattpartridge]

If possible, could you measure the max wheelbase achievable? The Altera website quotes a width of 1m. So, with the tyre saddles slid outwards as far as they can go, what is the distance between their centres?

The reason I ask is, I have a Westfalia unit similar to this but it’s woefully too short.
My mtb has a wheelbase of 1250mm. I’ve had to modify my rack to accommodate it.

Many thanks.

Hi,

My van is away with my daughter at the moment, will measure for you after the weekend.

Matt

 

[Tarquers]

If possible, could you measure the max wheelbase achievable? The Altera website quotes a width of 1m. So, with the tyre saddles slid outwards as far as they can go, what is the distance between their centres?

The reason I ask is, I have a Westfalia unit similar to this but it’s woefully too short.
My mtb has a wheelbase of 1250mm. I’ve had to modify my rack to accommodate it.

Many thanks.

My stumpy fits on the DL3 with a wheelbase of 1203mm. Not the best picture but gives an idea.

 

[andrewgrasharp]

Hi all. I have been looking for a tow bar bike carrier for my e bike and I have seen the Buzz rack e scorpion 1 on the roof box company Web site. Has anyone else got one of these bike carriers and can you open the tallgate OK when it is tilted back.

Hi I’ve got the Thule VeloSpace XT 2 tow bar carrier on an Ocean 22, I’ve removed the wire straps so the carrier flips to the ground with my e-bike still attached and I’m able to open tailgate!

 

[Snoopy23]

I have the Pro-User Diament, excellent with 2 ebikes, with easy access to tailgate. Sturdy and well built.

 

[Geoff York]

Hi I’ve got the Thule VeloSpace XT 2 tow bar carrier on an Ocean 22, I’ve removed the wire straps so the carrier flips to the ground with my e-bike still attached and I’m able to open tailgate!

 

[Geoff York]

Don’t mess about
Get the Thule product
Ticks all your boxes
Well made and international brand so no problem with spare parts
Always some for sale on eBay
Go for latest model ad it folds for storage

 

[66tim99]

These are great, solid, clear the tailgate and fold for storage.
I see you only need to carry a single bike though, so your choice looks good. I bought mine from roofbox and they were super helpful so I’d give them a call to check it will clear a T6 tailgate

 

[Tarquers]

If possible, could you measure the max wheelbase achievable? The Altera website quotes a width of 1m. So, with the tyre saddles slid outwards as far as they can go, what is the distance between their centres?

The reason I ask is, I have a Westfalia unit similar to this but it’s woefully too short.
My mtb has a wheelbase of 1250mm. I’ve had to modify my rack to accommodate it.

Many thanks.

Photo showing where the wheel holders are for my MTB. You will be fine. Identical both sides.

 

[alexwaite]

Hi. I had the same issue 6 months ago when looking for a tow bar mounted bike rack. After recommendations from several Cali owners on here, I bought an Atera Strada DL3 which I am pleased with. See the photo below showing the tailgate clearing the rack with it slid backwards. Matt

View attachment 96804

This is what we went for too, and it does the job well (2 ebikes). However, it was a “bit stiff” the first half-dozen times we used it. Atera do a variety of options, so well-worth considering.

 

[alexwaite]

Photo showing where the wheel holders are for my MTB. You will be fine. Identical both sides. View attachment 96921

Ditto. Generally electric-MTBs tend to have long wheelbase… but Atera does the job easily.

 

[pumpsmynads]

I have the e scorpion. The tailgate doesn’t open with it attached.

 

[schterkl]

Bought Thule Easyfold XT3 which in my opinion is by far the best bike rack for 3 MTB bikes. Enough space between bikes, long straps, easy handling, compact when folded. And if you sand two plastic parts you can tilt it 90 (and more degrees) and open tailgate normally... I think there is already some topics on that: https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/thule-easyfold-xt2-933-and-t6-1.35853/