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    Rear Bike Rack

    Just wondering if anyone has experience with attaching a bike rack and if so what your experiences are? Do you have any recommendations for brands and what price would I be looking at?

    Have a family of four and would like to take our bikes when we want a ride.
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  • #2
    Try this... http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=bike+rack+s...opoint.com&l=1

    LFaR.
    [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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    • #3
      To be fair, there hasnt been a lot of talk on Bike Racks that are suitable for the the 150 series...

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      • #4
        I've got one of these:



        http://www.isi-carriers.com/products.html
        Rob.
        '08 GXL V6 Manual with: O/L Bar, Cibie Oscars, Safari Snorkel, Revalved Ironman 45710 Struts & 45682 Shocks, Dobinsons & King springs, MickeyT STZs, Eaton E-locker on rear, ScanGaugeII, InaWise TPMS, and a Tvan controlled via TowPro.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by shmick View Post
          Just wondering if anyone has experience with attaching a bike rack and if so what your experiences are? Do you have any recommendations for brands and what price would I be looking at?

          Have a family of four and would like to take our bikes when we want a ride.
          Schmick

          I have a 4 bike rack on the 150 which slots into the towbar. I thought it was a Thule but can't see it on thire website.
          PM me if you want more detail.

          Trev
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          • #6
            Originally posted by blw View Post
            To be fair, there hasnt been a lot of talk on Bike Racks that are suitable for the the 150 series...
            ok I'll bite what's so special about the 150 series that means these previous threads aren't relevant?

            To the OP it depends on what bikes you are carrying and where you will be driving. Mine is a carrier by GRIPSPORT and it's designed for DH and AM bikes so supports from the crank while letting the bikes sit on their tyres. There are various types offered by GRIP depending on what you need but they aren't cheap however they are very well made.
            My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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            • #7
              Ok thanks - it was silly of me but I should have posted this in the 120. I assume that they are similar in any event. Thanks for the help.

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              • #8
                Bike rack for 150 Series

                Can anyone recommend a good tow ball mounted bike rack that fits on the 150's?

                It needs to obviously clear the spare wheel and ideally has some form of quick release so that I can access the boot.

                I'm a but reluctant to put the bikes on the roof as I don't have side steps (for now) and it would be hard to reach.

                I often carry 2-3bikes so putting them inside the car isn't an option either.

                Cheers

                Yak.

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                • #9
                  Check out www.gripsport.com.au
                  [SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]

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                  • #10
                    If you're after a super-off-road one take a look at http://www.isi-carriers.com/
                    Otherwise Thule (and others) make a "swing away" one like this. They pivot so that you can open the back door easily.
                    Be aware that if you're thinking of using a rack which "folds" down so that you can access the back door - it would have to go down a long long way and with a few bikes on board they can be come quite heavy to lift up/down without damaging anything.
                    Peter

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                    • #11
                      I have got a jetblack carrier, which is easy to use and holds the bikes nicely and stable.
                      http://jetblackcycling.com/categorie...nalCat/jetrack

                      When I use it I put on the hitch for the caravan to clear the spare tyre, its a bit longer as its a weight distribution hitch.

                      I also have a pacific 4 bike rack with the boomerang base to get past the spare wheel. I can use that with the normal hitch.

                      http://www.pushys.com.au/pacific-2-b...FYkqpAodZ38ARQ

                      I prefer using the jet black one as it doesn`t need to top tether rope, its nice and stable just by tightening it onto the towball.

                      Suggest you go to a local bike shop and try a couple.
                      stepped up the a 200 LC for towing,
                      but had a 2012 and 2010 150 Prado GXL auto diesel in Graphite with Bridgestone D697 A/T. Dobinson C59-300/325 and Bilsteins. Accessories : two baby seats. Sidewinder`s Dual Battery isolator and rear power outlet kit. Pirana Battery tray, Hayman Reese towbar with Toyota wiring kit and Brains`s guard.

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                      • #12
                        Yak

                        I was looking for a solution also for my 120, that could swing away for access to the back and carry 4 bikes. The pacific one I saw in a Perth bike shop wanted over $300, but found the same on eBay from this seller for $195 delivered

                        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PACIFIC-S...fee760f&_uhb=1

                        I just have a standard OEM toyota tow ball, just unbolted and removed the ball and tongue then slid in the bike rack into the square slot and secure with the bolt already had. Not sure would be the same setup for your 150, but an option to look at


                        Cheers

                        Kim
                        [SIZE=1]06 Prado GXL,V6 auto BLACK,MT STZ LT265/65/17,toyota sovereign bull bar.Because of Prado Point HAD to get - Lovells springs/Bilstein shocks-50mm lift,ScanGaugeII,Dig Options AVN11TP GPS Unit, Lifestyle rack, Hilux Jets,AMTS 55W HID Black Euro Spotties,AMTS tyre carrier spacer,AMTS radiator bash plate, AJ120 rock sliders,LEDLAD interior lights,AMTS LED sov.bar,AMTS recovery points,safari snorkel and pioneer platform -DAMM YOU PP!![/SIZE]

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by KIMBOPRADO View Post
                          Yak

                          I was looking for a solution also for my 120, that could swing away for access to the back and carry 4 bikes. The pacific one I saw in a Perth bike shop wanted over $300, but found the same on eBay from this seller for $195 delivered

                          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PACIFIC-S...fee760f&_uhb=1

                          I just have a standard OEM toyota tow ball, just unbolted and removed the ball and tongue then slid in the bike rack into the square slot and secure with the bolt already had. Not sure would be the same setup for your 150, but an option to look at


                          Cheers

                          Kim
                          Kim
                          How do you find this one, I am looking for a way to carry a couple of bikes.
                          Does it move around much and how good are the tie down straps for the bike frames
                          Any issues?
                          Cheers
                          Robert
                          [B]Robert
                          [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?32134-Gumboot-s-120-D4D-GXL"]2007 D4D GXL Prado[/URL][/B]
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                          • #14
                            Kim,
                            Did you need a hitch extender to clear the spare tyre?

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                            • #15
                              No extension required - even with AMTS tyre spacer if have, just took a photo



                              With no bikes on does move a bit up and down, but with the bikes on no movement, straps are fine, usually put a couple of those blue "grunt" straps from bunnings through the wheels to stop spinning while driving

                              Kim
                              [SIZE=1]06 Prado GXL,V6 auto BLACK,MT STZ LT265/65/17,toyota sovereign bull bar.Because of Prado Point HAD to get - Lovells springs/Bilstein shocks-50mm lift,ScanGaugeII,Dig Options AVN11TP GPS Unit, Lifestyle rack, Hilux Jets,AMTS 55W HID Black Euro Spotties,AMTS tyre carrier spacer,AMTS radiator bash plate, AJ120 rock sliders,LEDLAD interior lights,AMTS LED sov.bar,AMTS recovery points,safari snorkel and pioneer platform -DAMM YOU PP!![/SIZE]

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