bike rack on my cabriolet?

Hi all!

I'm thinking of taking my bike to France in april. The car will be full of people, so I think a bike rack would be the only answer. Is this a daft idea? Can the boot lid take the strain? I would appreciate your views/experience!

Thanks

Ian

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I have a removeable tow bar fitted to the GTI, the ball and mounting bracket can be unbolted from the main beam that fits behind the bumper. I have a bike rack mounting plate that can be fitted behind the tow ball, the bike rack fits and locks onto this so all weight is actually on the tow bracket. The bike frame is strapped to the top sides of the boot lid to help stabilise the whole thing. Carries 2 mountain bikes no problem. Must get some pics of the bracket and rack up on my website.

thanks for that Prowler - sounds good - but expensive! Would still appreciate views on the bike rack idea. I may yet do the tow bar thing, but would prefer a cheaper solution!  

Having sold bike carriers and fitted many when I worked for Halfords about a year ago, I wouldn't attempt to fit a strap on one to a golf cabriolet.  

The main reason being that for the straps to hold it on, the bike carrier would be very low on the car and also the straps would have to be be very short, therefore pulling more 'outwards' on the boot lid as oppose to 'downwards' if it was fitted on a normal hatchbak or saloon car. This would almost definitely damage your boot lid. I think a tow bar mounted carrier would be your best option.

If you really want to try a strap on one, go down to your local Halfords, if they're doing their jobs properly they will be more than happy to advise and try a carrier on the car for you so you can see what it's like.

Hope this helps

Mike.

Thanks Mike - looks like I'm forkin' out for a tow bar!

Edward i have a new [ish] complete tow bracket etc
drop me a pm if you would like it -cheap-!! Or….
Why not hire your bikes when your there it would save drilling holes in the Golf ?

Chudd…..

Chudd

Thanks for your response - I have pm'ed you

Cheers

Ian