johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Bike Carrier
I have a bike carrier from Rhino Rack. Its a bit more expensive than some others but very versatile.
The Swagman in the XP range fits into the 2" square hitch of a towbar. Available in 3 or 4 bike models, it allows individual adjusting rotating cradles so bikes can be carried level to the ground. Different bike frame angles are not a worry, as cradles are easy to adjust.
The 4 bike version which i have was about the $240 18 months ago, and is solid as a rock. Highly recommended!!
--- Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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7/May/2007, 9:09 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Bike Carrier
Is there a bike rack number plate holder with this set-up?
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13/May/2007, 9:11 pm
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johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Bike Carrier
Hi Jalal,
Yes this XP range from Rhinorack does come with an optional rear mounted brake light and number plate holder. I considered it at the time but was about another $90-$100 or so.
I had already gone slightly over what i was intending to pay for a good setup, so i made my own holder out of some 6cm x 6cm x 3mm aluminum angle. Thick self adhesive reflective letters and numbers were used for rego. "U" shape cradle bolt similar to bike cradle was used to attatch at back of carrier.
I normally mount the rego plate last so it does not hinder bike mounting, thus reason it was not in the pics.
Really strong setup which can tilt when bikes are removed to access the Exy's tailgate.
--- Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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14/May/2007, 9:04 pm
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waky53
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 06-2005
Location: Barossa Valley
TOTAL POSTS: 286
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Re: Bike Carrier
Found this AXS Arm which is a swing arm to mount to almost any towbar bike rack to enable you to swing it out of the way.
Am awaiting details on costs, seems it may be only available in NSW at the moment.
Also coming soon, a luggage pod that will attach to the AXS arm. Sounds interesting.
Have had a reply re the cost,(hope you are sitting down)
It is $389 (cough, cough!!!!) I think I will be manufacturing my own if I decide I need it!!!!
Last edited by waky53, 27/May/2007, 11:34 pm
--- Regards Dave, X162 Oct 04 Series 2 ST
Mods Strut bar_Fuel cap holder_earth wires_No door beep_Bonnet Struts_TBS_bash plate_16" Alloys_Rear sway bar_ F&R fogs
High Range 4WD Club
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27/May/2007, 12:31 am
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