bike carriers

[DAW]

Anyone used the Avenir Vermont 3 carrier ? Any good ? Looking for a removeable rack..
Thanks
Darrell
Edinburgh

[Paulinwales]

i use bakrak can be used as ccle rack or for carrying large box for bedding when touring

[tigger]

If it helps I have the Avenir Arizona (I think). Had it for years, does the job, fits the Bongo fine - just got back from France with it in fact. Not sure I'd fully trust it on the vertical back of a Bongo loaded with 3 full-sized bikes mind you, although in theory it should be OK. Versatile too - it also fits a Suzuki Ignis and a Renault Kangoo...

[cmm303]

Anyone used the Avenir Vermont 3 carrier ? Any good ? Looking for a removeable rack..
Thanks
Darrell
Edinburgh

Yes. Bought the extra arms to clamp crossbars.
I have a spoiler so mount it with its top rubbers on rear window. Have seen one mounted higher by removal of spoiler.
Easy to put on the vehicle once you have the set up dialled.
Taking off is also easy - so security not great. I padlock bikes to a tailgate handle.
Rails are a bit short, need to check that your bike wheelbase is not too long if you have large frame bikes.
Putting bikes on first time was a faff but quite quick once worked out optimum to get them all on with rubbing.
Its light enough to keep on the tailgate when not in use - tailgate just about stays up with std gas struts

I haven't personally played with the corresponding Thule rack but from observing at trail centres, I think the Vermont is a bit more fiddly and not as robust as Thule. I'm happy though for the occasional use I give it.

[grey fellah]

hi, anyone use a thule 9103 or 9104 clip on bike rack , was wondering if either would fit a 2002 tin-top, posing possible fouling of spoiler etc, any advice gratefully received, also any-one recommend other possible 2 bike racks thanks in advance