Bike Rack or Towbar?

[ScottL]

Hi, I’m about to receive a VZ2, 310 and want to explore options to attach four bikes (3 adult and 1 child size). Wondering if anyone has experience of either roof/boot racks or tow bars?

All advice appreciated!

 

[Cuprakash]

Had both,but after a nasty accident (a bracket in the roof mounted bike rack broke,dropping the bike onto my car)..I've invested in a tow bar mounted system.

 

[ScottL]

Thanks for the response. Would you mind letting me know options and costs you undertook please??

 

[Cuprakash]

I bought a westfalia type,I'm not sure of the model number sorry...bit it's suitable to carry ebikes and their additional weight.
Feels very secure and obviously has a number plate mount and lights

 

[rafletcher]

Definitely a towbar, and a ball mounted rack. I use a Thule with a tlit function that still allows access to open the rear hatch. It also has clamp arms to hold the bikes, rather than strapping them to uprights. I've had roof mounted carriers, but the windage can be horrendous - and of course no room for a roof box.

 

[anewlime]

I use one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08PHKL3HP/

Never had an issue but still get nervous using it!

 

[ScottL]

Thanks for the advice folks. Oddly Cupra saying they can’t fit a tow bar fitting.

 

[Baldiesimo]

Thanks for the advice folks. Oddly Cupra saying they can’t fit a tow bar fitting.

Strange, they did one for me.

 

[ALTEA4]

Similar discussion on the Leon cupra st forum.
I’m sure if you find a reputable busy towbar fitters they’ll have the knowhow. Low volume places will use the “ witter, brink etc says no “
Not all cars have the type approval for towing but as a bike rack only purpose fitting a towbar is fine.

 

[Baldiesimo]

Similar discussion on the Leon cupra st forum.
I’m sure if you find a reputable busy towbar fitters they’ll have the knowhow. Low volume places will use the “ witter, brink etc says no “
Not all cars have the type approval for towing but as a bike rack only purpose fitting a towbar is fine.

Maybe, but what happens when you sell car and new owner thinks "ooh a towbar, I can tow a caravan" ?