BMW
Member Since: 17 Nov 2007
Location: East Staffs
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I am looking to hear from people who do. D4plus senator vermont and toying with a two bike maxx rack. Does it work, do I need the height extender. Thanks
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 5th Jul 2013 11:08 pm |
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markbrads
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 234
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Been looking at this option myself. I was told no buy Maxx rack if you have a removable swan neck tow bar, and if your caravan has an ALKO Chassis so I have today purchased this http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.asp...p;pk=1D667
If your towbar is fixed it will fit but my local fitter did mention about a height extender.
Cheers
Mark
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| 5th Jul 2013 11:25 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
Posts: 2137
 
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D3 plus two bike Maxx rack plus caravan... you'll need a fixed towball and the extender. Our bikes touch the jockey wheel handle on almost right full lock when reversing so we have to remember to have the handle rotated so its closest to the caravan.
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| 6th Jul 2013 5:16 am |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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As above  Watch your nose weight too. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 6th Jul 2013 6:09 am |
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Merlin-J
Member Since: 09 Feb 2013
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 12
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I've been towing a folding camper with a four bike maxxraxx on a D3 for a couple of months now.
You need the extender to avoid bashing the jockey wheel winder when turning tight corners, but it's been brilliant, and I'd definitely recommend it.
Best bit is being able to get into the boot with the rack still attached, and if you're only carrying a couple of kids bikes without towing, the extender shifts the wheels above the number plate and lights so you don't need an additional tailboard.
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| 6th Jul 2013 10:25 am |
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BMW
Member Since: 17 Nov 2007
Location: East Staffs
Posts: 47
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Many thanks for prompt responses gents. Confirmed my thoughts that extender was needed and I already have multi height tow bar fitted. I am assuming those of you towing as well are using al ko type stabiliser hitches? If so then it will be time to place my order.
Don't you just love this forum for getting to the bottom of things!
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| 6th Jul 2013 11:54 am |
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BMW
Member Since: 17 Nov 2007
Location: East Staffs
Posts: 47
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Rack now arrived....fitting tomorrow .....soon be holiday time!
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| 10th Jul 2013 7:16 pm |
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