Where to spend my £500

[Mart123blue]

Ok after months of hoping for something better to turn up, I am resigned to buying a brand new bike rack in the next month or so.

I want one to fit on the rear tailgate so either a quasi or kylie - is it a matter of phoning the dealer in Guildford, or am I missing a trick?

As always all advice gratefully received.

Cheers M

 

[Hotel California]

Doesn't the forum shop sell bike racks ?

 

[Mart123blue]

They do but appear to be very similar price to VW.

Collection only adds at least £100 and a day of driving on top...

 

[Louis II]

VanStyle sell and deliver the original VW ones either direct via their website or through eBay.

 

[WelshGas]

They do but appear to be very similar price to VW.

Collection only adds at least £100 and a day of driving on top...

Don’t forget the VIP discount at the shop.

 

[Ting Tong]

Try your local TPS

https://tps.trade/centre-finder

 

[calikev]

The problem we have sending these is they are massive in the box and vw insist they are a 2 person lift

 

[Amarillo]

I got a relatively cheap one with a Black Friday discount from Banwy. £360 + VAT plus £6.99 shipping. Total £440.39 (December 2016).

It might be worth checking them out.

 

[Mart123blue]

Thanks for all your suggestions, I will have a ring round later.

Cheers M

 

[Mart123blue]

That didn’t go very well. Banwy no longer sell VW parts and TPS no longer deal with the public

 

[Mart123blue]

Vanstyle £501 delivered, I’m picking one up from VW Guildford for £494.

 

[Rosie-May]

That didn’t go very well. Banwy no longer sell VW parts and TPS no longer deal with the public

 

[Mart123blue]

When I saw the size of the rack and realised that it would barely fit in the van, I had a change of heart.

It's now booked in to be fitted 9th April.

 

[Geesvw]

Ok after months of hoping for something better to turn up, I am resigned to buying a brand new bike rack in the next month or so.

I want one to fit on the rear tailgate so either a quasi or kylie - is it a matter of phoning the dealer in Guildford, or am I missing a trick?

As always all advice gratefully received.
The original VW California bike rack is so easy to fit and remove, probably 2 minutes max, and one person. Although it’s expensive it’s a top VW design that works
Cheers M

 

[petercampervan]

Maybe this is an option?

 

[petercampervan]

 

[exdent]

Hi Mart123blue,
since 30 years I use these carriers on T3, T4, T6:
https://paulchensystem.net
max.load: 70 kg, with an extension even for 4 bicycles.
Btw: the black box on one picture contains Thule levelers together with 2 e-bikes.
Greetings from the border of the Baltic Sea.
Axel

 

[Mart123blue]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'm booked in at the dealer now though.

In reality, I think the permanent solution will suit us well. My boy is 5 now and we will hopefully use it to carry bikes 2-3 times a week through the warmer months.

Thanks again M