Maximum tow bar wieght

lozfuller · 11-07-2008, 20:28

Not sure if this is the correct place for this question, but here goes!

I've just bought a new Octavia Estate with a factory fitted detachable tow-bar. Does anyone know the maximum weight that can be placed on the tow-bar?

I ask because I'm about to buy a tow-bar mounted 4-bike rack and these accumulate to a fair old weight when fully loaded.

On a related question, does anyone have any recommendations for a wheel supported 4-bike tow-bar rack. I've got my eye on this, but don't know if there's anything better on the market.

The Roof Box Company: sales and hire of Thule roof boxes and other brands of roof boxes, roof bars and bike carriers Atera STRADA 3 to 4 bike carrier no. AR2601

Thanks

rkenny · 11-07-2008, 23:04

I'm pretty sure that the maximum nose weight is 75 kg. Should be okay for 4 bikes I would think.

Lady Elanore · 11-07-2008, 23:06

If it’s a Thule bike rack, they are very heavy (I have a 2 bike one and it weighs a ton……………..well sort of)and if your bikes weigh around 15kg each then you might be slightly overloading the bar I guess.

lozfuller · 12-07-2008, 09:08

Thanks - anyone got the Altera Strada?

streety · 12-07-2008, 09:41

75kg on the tow ball mate

11-07-2008, 20:28	#1
lozfuller Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maximum tow bar wieght Not sure if this is the correct place for this question, but here goes! I've just bought a new Octavia Estate with a factory fitted detachable tow-bar. Does anyone know the maximum weight that can be placed on the tow-bar? I ask because I'm about to buy a tow-bar mounted 4-bike rack and these accumulate to a fair old weight when fully loaded. On a related question, does anyone have any recommendations for a wheel supported 4-bike tow-bar rack. I've got my eye on this, but don't know if there's anything better on the market. The Roof Box Company: sales and hire of Thule roof boxes and other brands of roof boxes, roof bars and bike carriers Atera STRADA 3 to 4 bike carrier no. AR2601 Thanks

11-07-2008, 23:04	#2
rkenny Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dundee Posts: 95 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Maximum tow bar wieght I'm pretty sure that the maximum nose weight is 75 kg. Should be okay for 4 bikes I would think. __________________ Fabia 1.2 70bhp in Black Magic Pearl. Octavia Scout TDi in Satin Grey

11-07-2008, 23:06	#3
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 10,873 Thanks: 222 Thanked 223 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Maximum tow bar wieght If it’s a Thule bike rack, they are very heavy (I have a 2 bike one and it weighs a ton……………..well sort of)and if your bikes weigh around 15kg each then you might be slightly overloading the bar I guess. __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

12-07-2008, 09:08	#4
lozfuller Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Maximum tow bar wieght Thanks - anyone got the Altera Strada?

12-07-2008, 09:41	#5
streety Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 68 Thanks: 28 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Maximum tow bar wieght 75kg on the tow ball mate __________________ Cruise ctrl , tow pack, and a funny noise from the passenger seat ( now identified as the missus!! )

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