I’m not having much luck with the search function; has anyone had a boot mounted bike carrier that works with the spoiler and without the requirement for having a tow bar?
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Ash
Boot bike carrier
Re: Boot bike carrier
Have you tried a Saris bones? I had one previously and think it should work on RS6.
I used to put motorbike webbing between the brackets, the straps and the car as I didn’t trust the standard protection.
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I used to put motorbike webbing between the brackets, the straps and the car as I didn’t trust the standard protection.
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RS6 Performance Edition - Daytona Grey - 2016
Golf R - Deep Black - 5 door, DSG - 2016
X5 40d - Sapphire Black, 7 seats - 2011
VFR800F - Silver - 1997. In many years, only miles is to and from the MOT centre
Golf R - Deep Black - 5 door, DSG - 2016
X5 40d - Sapphire Black, 7 seats - 2011
VFR800F - Silver - 1997. In many years, only miles is to and from the MOT centre
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Re: Boot bike carrier
I have a Saris Bones but I wouldn't put it on the RS6 for fear of ripping the spoiler off. Have you considered a roof mounted bike rack like Thule?
Re: Boot bike carrier
I used Thule roof bars on a previous BMW - very good and went to South of France with them at a decent clip.
If I was considering one now, it would depend on the number and type of bikes - throwing a couple of road bikes up there is easy enough, but full suss MTBs would be trickier.
Because of all the challenges you are finding, I picked a C7 with a tow bar and use an Atera L3 with extender. Means air only suspension but it was a compromise I was willing to make.
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If I was considering one now, it would depend on the number and type of bikes - throwing a couple of road bikes up there is easy enough, but full suss MTBs would be trickier.
Because of all the challenges you are finding, I picked a C7 with a tow bar and use an Atera L3 with extender. Means air only suspension but it was a compromise I was willing to make.
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RS6 Performance Edition - Daytona Grey - 2016
Golf R - Deep Black - 5 door, DSG - 2016
X5 40d - Sapphire Black, 7 seats - 2011
VFR800F - Silver - 1997. In many years, only miles is to and from the MOT centre
Golf R - Deep Black - 5 door, DSG - 2016
X5 40d - Sapphire Black, 7 seats - 2011
VFR800F - Silver - 1997. In many years, only miles is to and from the MOT centre
Re: Boot bike carrier
+1 for the roof bars.
I got the Thule ones that slide out, so you don't have to lean against the car to load them on... work a treat!
I just dont like those ones that hang off the back. I always think they look like they are going to fall off and there is the danger of having tyres near a hot exhaust??!!
Had 3 MTBs and 1 Road on mine 600miles to France, no trouble at all...
Cheers,
Lig.
I got the Thule ones that slide out, so you don't have to lean against the car to load them on... work a treat!
I just dont like those ones that hang off the back. I always think they look like they are going to fall off and there is the danger of having tyres near a hot exhaust??!!
Had 3 MTBs and 1 Road on mine 600miles to France, no trouble at all...
Cheers,
Lig.
Re: Boot bike carrier
Yep roof better than back mount
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