Another bike carrier

[Matty4]

Found this.
Not sure how sturdy it would be though..

http://www.trailmax.com.au/caravan-accessories/3-expanda-bike-rack.html

 

[Dakemela 1]

Great , exactly what I was looking for , thanks

 

[Stan Lee]

Def looks like the way to go!!

 

[relgate]

There is one of these on an expanda nearby. I'll try to ask them about it

 

[prado]

Got one on the back of my 18.57-6. Used it on the weekend for the first time. Worked a treat on a 400km round trip. Easy to mount and appears strong once connected.

 

[relgate]

Thanks @prado what did do about keeping your number plate visible$

 

[prado]

Number plate is still visible with bikes on. Here is a picture with bikes off but gives you a idea of clearance.

 

[Izzya123]

This is exactly what I've been after for the 17.56.1. Didn't want to do the expensive conversion mod. Hope it's strong enough but ill certainly try one.

 

[relgate]

Thanks

Number plate is still visible with bikes on. Here is a picture with bikes off but gives you a idea of clearance.View attachment 17496

Thanks @prado

 

[prado]

By the way maximum weight load is 50kg.

 

[Izzya123]

Hi all, any further reviews (pros/cons) before I order one??
Those that have one, still happy? Is the bounce of the rack an issue or do you strap it somehow to reduce this.......

 

[prado]

All still good with mine. Only thing is make sure you tighten the securing nut tight. No need to strap it that I can see. They are actually quite a well built unit and seem to do as advertised. Make sure that you dont overload it on weight though.

 

[Izzya123]

All still good with mine. Only thing is make sure you tighten the securing nut tight. No need to strap it that I can see. They are actually quite a well built unit and seem to do as advertised. Make sure that you dont overload it on weight though.

Thnx Prado. Dumb question, but I assume the 50kg capacity includes the rack weight also...

 

[prado]

Thnx Prado. Dumb question, but I assume the 50kg capacity includes the rack weight also...

Yes certainly does.

 

[CJ1177]

I think from memory, maybe in the Jayco owners manual it says that the rear numbers are not designed to Cary any load, & those with a spare fitted are only designed to only carry 30kg the approximate weight of the spare.

Personally I wouldn't trust the bumper mounts to carry any extra load with out strengthing

 

[CJ1177]

This is from the owners manual, section 5, page 41

 

[Bonners]

Mmmmm - Interesting as nsw vehicles no longer have rego stickers, each police vehicle automatically scans the number plate, any obstruction immediately attracts a fine and loss of points, aust wide. , (that's if they can track u down from the obscured plate). spokes obscuring a plate, are deemed to be an offence, depending perhaps what sort of day the police offivcer is having.

 

[Burnsy]

I leave my number plate on the bike rack now as it comes with us 90% of the time, the other 10% I put it back on the van!

 

[Bonners]

Yeah thinking about that myself Burnsy, though may need to make up some sort of mounting bracketfor van , coz don't think fibreglass will take too many screw in, reckon it will strip.

 

[hamish22]

Why not just purchase the bike rack number plate $39.oo from RTA (NSW that is)!

https://www.myplates.com.au/design_a_plate/order_bike_rack_plate.html?vehicletype=LIGHT_VEHICLE