Bike Rack Fitting

[Kai Morrison]

Has anyone paid to have a bike rack fitted to their motorhome recently....if so, what’s the going rate? I’m about to take mine I to a local dealer for a quote and want to check that they won’t be ripping me off too much I’m looking at having a 2 bike carrier fitted....something like the Thule Elite G2.

Alternatively if anyone knows someone qualified to do it in Wiltshire, feel free to recommend.

Many Thanks,

Kai

 

[EuroTrotters]

Hello Kai,

I have always fitted my own as dealers may not always make a strong enough anchor. Bike racks can place a lot of stress on rear walls.

But bear in mind when getting prices. Anyone fitting a rack correctly may have a big job on their hands. Along with associated risk.

What Might look simple, Can involve a lot of time, tools, sundries and effort.

 

[Minxy]

I assume you've got one of the below models, if so then fitting the bike rack should be very easy and if it were mine I'd do it myself. Try having a good look and 'feel' at the rear panel and see if you can work out where the fixings would go on the existing structure as manufacturers generally build in strengthened points for them nowadays.

 

[Minxy]

Cost of a Thule Elite G2 rack is around £250 so it's just the labour cost on top which shouldn't be a lot.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=193418999564

Thule Elite G2 Bike Rack - Standard Version -

Thule Elite G2 Bike Rack - Standard VersionStable and solid attachment to the rear wall of a motorhome or caravan Ideal for e-bikes with a load capacity

bigwhitebox.co.uk

 

[Charlie9038]

If your a c&m member and not in a rush you can use your discount code which made it £206 with delivery. Shame there not open till next month.

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