Carrier for Opel Zafir

novembercp
novembercp Posts: 58
edited September 2007 in Road beginners
Hi,

I have a clip - on bike carrier which clips on to the edges of the rear door, but I want one that allows the rear door to be opened (to take out a baby buggy) without removing the bike rack (ideally without removing the bike(s) from the rack either).

Any recommendations?

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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    I think some of the tow bar mounted carriers allow you to open the boot when still attached.
  • novembercp
    novembercp Posts: 58
    The catalogues say they'll allow the boot to be opened but the door on a Zafira or other MPV is large and vertical, therefore swings out very far.

    Anyone actually used one on this type of car?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    how much are you wanting to spend?

    as i could try out my Thule EuroClassic Pro 903 on the company Zafira?

    wont be today mind but some time this week.

    http://www.thule.com/Thule/ProductPage____45828.aspx

    not a cheap solution.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • novembercp
    novembercp Posts: 58
    nicklouse wrote:
    how much are you wanting to spend?

    as i could try out my Thule EuroClassic Pro 903 on the company Zafira?

    wont be today mind but some time this week.

    http://www.thule.com/Thule/ProductPage____45828.aspx

    not a cheap solution.

    Thinking of this or the 4-bike equivalent http://www.thule.com/Thule/ProductPage____45840.aspx. It's about €150 inc VAT here in Irl
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    novembercp wrote:
    Thinking of this or the 4-bike equivalent http://www.thule.com/Thule/ProductPage____45840.aspx It's about €150 inc VAT here in Irl

    Mmmm nothing like mine. so cant comment. but having had something similar i will not be getting another hanging one. the bikes move too much and damage ensues.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • bilsea159
    bilsea159 Posts: 256
    I have this carrier on my Zafira mounted on a tow bar. It is very sturdy and I get good visibility out of the back window. Although there is a tip mechanisim you are not able to lift the tailgate with bike in place, but taking them on and off takes a couple of minutes if that. If I need to get to the boot I generally reach trough by tipping forward one of the rear seat squabs.
  • novembercp
    novembercp Posts: 58
    bilsea159 wrote:
    I have this carrier on my Zafira mounted on a tow bar. It is very sturdy and I get good visibility out of the back window. Although there is a tip mechanisim you are not able to lift the tailgate with bike in place, but taking them on and off takes a couple of minutes if that. If I need to get to the boot I generally reach trough by tipping forward one of the rear seat squabs.

    So it'll open if I just lift off the bike(s) and tip the rack, but not remove the rack from the towbar?
  • bilsea159
    bilsea159 Posts: 256
    that is correct you do not even have to use the tip mechansim if you want to lift the tailgate as it clears the rack.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    bilsea159 wrote:
    that is correct you do not even have to use the tip mechansim if you want to lift the tailgate as it clears the rack.

    which rack have you got?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • novembercp
    novembercp Posts: 58
    Thanks, that sounds good.

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