hughesajc
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Hiya
Can anyone recommend a bike rack that is easy to use and sturdy in order to carry 2 bikes on the back of the Disco?I have not got a tow bar and do not want to get one so it would have to be rack that is 'strapped on' I believe
Many Thanks
Tony
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POINTYED
Joined: 22 Mar 2008
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hi
halfords have one that fits
secures with straps
may have to order but they get stock quickly
my mate has one on his freelander
i have one as well
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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SpiderBaby
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Pointyed -do you have a part number for the Halfords rack?
I want to carry two bikes but only occasionally and don't really want to pay for a tow bar unless absolutely necessary.
Cheers... 2005 D3 SE Auto - Zermatt / Ebony
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simon
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ronp also has used a strap on.
pictures in his gallery and a polite PM to him may offer up some infos 
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SpiderBaby
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What's that Simon? Ronp has used a strap-on? On who? Sounds bl  dy painful........ 2005 D3 SE Auto - Zermatt / Ebony
1980 BMW R100RS - Blue
1980 Laverda Jota - BRIGHT Orange (and very LOUD)
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simon
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Oh the way your minds work  
Check his gallery, all the pics are there 
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Martin
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Might be completely wrong here, but would it be possible to mount something from where the rear recovery eye is fitted?  DISCO3 Goodies in the Shop: Stickers, Polo Shirts, Fleeces and More! | D3 Parts For Sale
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simon
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You are right Martin... design it, patent it and offer it to LR
Not seen any built for the tow bar receiver either - best mounting point to use and a cable could be fitted to plug into the tow bar electrics if fitted to allow the bleeping reverse bleeps to be disabled and a light board to be powered.
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TallPaul
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simon wrote:You are right Martin... design it, patent it and offer it to LR
Not seen any built for the tow bar receiver either - best mounting point to use and a cable could be fitted to plug into the tow bar electrics if fitted to allow the bleeping reverse bleeps to be disabled and a light board to be powered.
Ah, the perfect solution, only without the need to buy a £300+ towbar from landrover?
Can't see them buying the idea...
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hughesajc
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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Thanks for the advice guys - much appreciated !!
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Dog
Joined: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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Can anyone help a bit more? I'm in the same position and am finding the Halfords website not the most helpful. Cheers.
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Dog
Joined: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
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In fact do any of the Thule products fit without a tow bar?
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Wonky
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Dog wrote:Can anyone help a bit more? I'm in the same position and am finding the Halfords website not the most helpful. Cheers.
I've just bought the Halfords high 3 bike carrier and it fits a dream. Can't open the back door when it's fitted and you have to remove the rear wash wiper fuse, but other than that, at around £58, it's great value!
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ronp
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simon wrote:ronp also has used a strap on.
pictures in his gallery and a polite PM to him may offer up some infos
Wonky wrote:Can't open the back door when it's fitted,
I can gain rear entry with my strap on!  Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.
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Dog
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Cheers. Is the number plate blocked from view? I know the lights will be a bit but what about the number plate? Oh, and I presume the fuse needs to come out as the rear wiper arm would break if used?
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