Hi gang.

My FF was fitted by the land Rover dealership with a removable ball type tow hook from GBW, from Germany:

http://img3.rameder.lu/assets/640x640/103190_640x640_v1.jpg

http://www.rameder.lu/en/Towbars/Tow-bar-103190-04869-1.html


This means I do not have the square "US type" receiver, therefore I may not use LR's OEM bike rack.

Do you know of an alternative (and can offer feedback - or better sell one), supporting 2 adults bikes, ideally with a swing away frame such as the OEM post 2009 accessory bike rack?

http://www.rangeroverpartsstore.co.uk/medi...500020.jpg


AS DISCUSSED HERE
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/post137831.html

The only aftermarket rack I could find that allows access to the back is from a russian site :

http://www.lrmoscow.ru/akssesyar-range-rov...00020.html

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You should be able to find a replacement "normal" towbar fitting on eBay, then you can use whatever you want for a bike rack. The square end is a standard size. Search for motorhomes or similar. .
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its 2 inches square btw.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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I am familiar with the 2 inch US type type, but on mine, the ball hitch receiver is built in the bolt on frame, so I can not simply replace it as suggested.

I am now thinking of getting one of the ones that simply clamps to the ball* and call it a day, as there are no clamp-on dedicated for the FF.

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RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
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RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
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There are loads that will clamp onto a swan neck tow ball - Thule & plenty of others.

If you want to tow at the same time, then try a Maxx Raxx

stan wrote:

its 2 inches square btw..

No it isn't

"US Type" is probably the best description as it's actually 50mm square.

I have a Jeep with a 2" square receiver and several inserts, all of which are slightly too big for the FFRR.

2" = 52mm

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Last edited by Alistair on 20th Apr 2013 7:40pm. Edited 1 time in total

http://www.pfjones.co.uk/westfalia-portilo...rrier.html

The above is the westfalia bike rack which will clamp onto your ball. Have a look on amazon or ebay as well as i have seen it for a lot less. They do it in various carrying capacites. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Thanks lads, however, the all of them do not allow to drop the tailgate unfortunately.

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This is what I need:

Westfalia Portilo BC60

Anyone ever used it on the FF?

http://www.pfjones.co.uk/westfalia-portilo...rrier.html l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

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RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

Not tried that one - one of my mates has a very similar Thule one - very heavy once the bikes are on it - dropping & raising is not a one person job.....

Holds 4 bikes really well though - I was seriously impressed as it just grips the ball

verydisco.
GDW are a Belgian company who also have 2 sites in France. They also 'do' bike carriers -
http://www.gdwtowbars.com/index.php?/fietsendragers
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I had to contact them [not for bike carriers] and they were extremely helpful
Perhaps they have something round that replaces the swan neck.
Maybe it is worth contacting them?.
Rgds

Alistair wrote:

stan wrote:

its 2 inches square btw..

No it isn't

"US Type" is probably the best description as it's actually 50mm square.

I have a Jeep with a 2" square receiver and several inserts, all of which are slightly too big for the FFRR.

2" = 52mm

Hmmm, mine was a bit tight (I bought one for an "RV" as opposed to a "motorhome" from a UK eBayer) (currently measures as 50mm though), but I just sanded down the powder coating a bit to make it fit I'd call it a 2"  .
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