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Towbar mounted bike rack on SEAT Alhambra (VW Sharan)

tobdom · 2023-07-18 12:40:02

Currently in the process of pricing towbar fitting and platform racks (4-bikes) to go on our SEAT Alhambra. What I'm wondering about now is if the tilting racks, with bikes in place, will tilt enough to open the boot on the Alhambra.... I've read some different things about people having such issues, but not sure if its…

18-07-2023 12:40pm

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tobdom

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Currently in the process of pricing towbar fitting and platform racks (4-bikes) to go on our SEAT Alhambra.
What I'm wondering about now is if the tilting racks, with bikes in place, will tilt enough to open the boot on the Alhambra.... I've read some different things about people having such issues, but not sure if its car or rack specific.
Does anyone have any experience with a towbar mounted platform rack on the back of a SEAT Alhambra / VW Sharan or similar?

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FrankGrimes

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I’ve got a 3-bike towbar mounted bike rack (can’t remember brand) and when tilted down the back/boot door on our Seat Alhambra opens fully without touching it (which is seriously handy).

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