Hi. Just picked up my 17.56-2 OB on Friday and installed a Bike Rack plate to the rear bumper from http://www.trailmax.com.au/
Worked like a treat. They also had the adaptation for the round bar. Just check your weight allowed on the rear bumper. Can also drop bike rack when wanting to open the rear bed.
I will be watching this post as I am also intrested in a bike rack for the rear of my 17-56.
I have started looking and like the idea of the Thule 9027 or 9031 which are a swinging rack that can carry four bikes. They rely on a towbar to mount into the reciever. Not sure if you have the white round rear bar or square gal one which I'll need to have modified or add a square pipe to take the carrier.
Hi, You can purchase a round tube holder for the expands on-road bumper bar also from Trailmax.
Just need a bike rack that drops down. (Autobarn had some for about $120)
I have been trying to call Trailmax for the last 2 days (left a message) and have sent an email via their website with no reply yet. Has anyone else had issues contacting them.
Hi, I ordered mine 3 weeks ago.
Agreed. I called them etc, and didn't get a response however they did deliver within 3 days and followed up with an emial.
thanks for that. I am reluctant to order without first talking to someone to know a) they are still trading and b) they are in stock or if not how long to supply.
Hi, I ordered mine 3 weeks ago.
Agreed. I called them etc, and didn't get a response however they did deliver within 3 days and followed up with an emial.
I wouldn't touch the round bar one from trailmax. Mine was rusting within 3 months & the welding work looked like a beginner did it. When I finally got a response from them about this, (5 e-mails later with photos) they didn't want to know me. Id stay away from these guys altogether.