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Old 14-06-2010, 03:38 PM   #1
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Default Tow bar on Fiesta, anyone got one?

Thinking of getting a tow bar to use to hook-up a 2 or 3-tier bike rack..anyone know of good shops where one could get one installed at a decent price..or would you not recommend it..?

Car in question is for 2007 Fiesta LX 2-door..

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Old 15-06-2010, 08:57 AM   #2
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Looked at getting a tow bar for the sole purpose of carrying bikes - almost went with a factory accessory towbar before stumbling across the Thule bike rack which attaches to the hatch. Holds 3 bikes, is easy to install and remove. Most importantly, it is very sturdy.
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Old 15-06-2010, 09:02 AM   #3
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Out of sheer coincidence, I've got a mate who is currently selling some of the Saris 3 bike strap-on racks on the major auction site (I wonder if I can say it's name here, on the other forums I'm on you can't!). I was only talking to him yesterday about them - designed for people who can't have - or don't want to have - a towbar.

If you do a search on "Saris Bones" on the 'bay, you'll find them.
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Old 15-06-2010, 11:52 AM   #4
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Thinking of getting a tow bar to use to hook-up a 2 or 3-tier bike rack..anyone know of good shops where one could get one installed at a decent price..or would you not recommend it..?

Car in question is for 2007 Fiesta LX 2-door..

Cheers
HAve a look at THULE hatch mounted racks, works really well, once they';re set up you only have to push one lever to attach it to the car.

Are also Carbon fibre bike friendly as they don't support any of the weight on the tubes.
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Old 15-06-2010, 10:21 PM   #5
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Sounds awesome guys, I will have to look into them..be interested to know what there rated to carry in KG's...i've got some heavy mountain bikes
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Old 15-06-2010, 10:29 PM   #6
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What about roof racks as an option? No good?
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Old 22-06-2010, 08:59 AM   #7
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The ford dealers still sell the older towbars and harnesses. I think they are rated 850kg from memory.Price from our dealer quite acceptable.
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Old 22-06-2010, 09:00 AM   #8
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i have also seen towbars advertised on ebay from time to time for the fiesta's
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Old 22-06-2010, 11:16 AM   #9
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I have the ford one, got it with the car as part of the 21,990 DA price. I fitted it myself, easy as.
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