Anybody put a trailer hitch and/or bike rack on rear of car?

Stoney · 07-16-2003, 08:30 PM

A local store, Sports Rack Vehicle Outfitters, says that a hitch from Da'lan will work, $260 + install which may require drilling from the spare tire bay. A different model will work on our '97 A4. This 1 1/4" hitch can then hold their BVG XE bike rack (max 2 bikes on this size of hitch), $190.

Because I don't want to drill my A6, we may try the A4 instead.

An overhead rack won't work for us... my back won't like it; my wife is too short.

itacud · 07-16-2003, 08:35 PM

Ok, not cheap, but it might save you from drilling.

LMGotts · 07-16-2003, 08:53 PM

Singletrack · 07-17-2003, 06:50 AM

You are right about your back though. I'm 6'4 and there is still potential to hurt my back when I put the bikes on the roof.

-st

itacud · 07-17-2003, 07:34 AM

pics from Jbaumgart's pic poster

allroad hitch photos

Singletrack · 07-17-2003, 08:08 AM

itacud · 07-17-2003, 08:31 AM

You might try discussing with the techs at your dealeship, as to whether or not it can be installed on an A6. It's fitted by removing the bumper, and the impact protection structure, then replacing it with a new part...

Picture the u shaped bar going into the car, with the receiver sticking down, towards the carpet, rather than up. The metal tounge then goes into the receiver from underneath, rather than the back, like on most hitches. Then the wiring harness is a part that flips up out of sight when not in use.

I'd assume some amount of modification might be required to make this hitch work on a standard A6 - so the no drilling requirement would be defeated. On the plus side, it tows class II/III weight (depending on if one looks at US or UK specs), and is quite hidden.

Stoney · 07-17-2003, 09:49 AM

itacud · 07-17-2003, 09:55 AM

I don't really know the terms... I'm just throwing out words that I've heard. =)

Here's a link to an allroad forum post - with a hitch model number. (Note, this would work on any hitch, not just the Audi allroad-specific hitch.)

hitch rack

NewbieAudi · 07-17-2003, 10:50 AM

I have a 00 A6 4.2 and need one of these. where can I find more info?

07-16-2003, 08:30 PM	#1
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,267	Anybody put a trailer hitch and/or bike rack on rear of car? A local store, Sports Rack Vehicle Outfitters, says that a hitch from Da'lan will work, $260 + install which may require drilling from the spare tire bay. A different model will work on our '97 A4. This 1 1/4" hitch can then hold their BVG XE bike rack (max 2 bikes on this size of hitch), $190. Because I don't want to drill my A6, we may try the A4 instead. An overhead rack won't work for us... my back won't like it; my wife is too short. __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

07-16-2003, 08:35 PM	#2
itacud Member Account #: 37958 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,833	What about this... ? Ok, not cheap, but it might save you from drilling. __________________

07-16-2003, 08:53 PM	#3
LMGotts Elder Member Account #: 18003 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 12,852	Hmmmm...I had similar thoughts and dilemma........Avant!

07-17-2003, 06:50 AM	#4
Singletrack AudiWorld Super User Account #: 25380 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 16,037	I'd go with a hitch if I could hide it when not in use, but I haven't seen anything like that. You are right about your back though. I'm 6'4 and there is still potential to hurt my back when I put the bikes on the roof. -st __________________ 2008(9?) S5 - ordered 3/29/08 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2000 A6 2.7T - Sold "On the run from Johnny Law; ain't no trip to Cleveland."

07-17-2003, 07:34 AM	#5
itacud Member Account #: 37958 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,833	This one does just that... =) pics from Jbaumgart's pic poster allroad hitch photos __________________

07-17-2003, 08:08 AM	#6
Singletrack AudiWorld Super User Account #: 25380 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 16,037	Thanks a lot! I just emailed him for more details. __________________ 2008(9?) S5 - ordered 3/29/08 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2000 A6 2.7T - Sold "On the run from Johnny Law; ain't no trip to Cleveland."

07-17-2003, 08:31 AM	#7
itacud Member Account #: 37958 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,833	I actually use the same hitch - made for the allroad... You might try discussing with the techs at your dealeship, as to whether or not it can be installed on an A6. It's fitted by removing the bumper, and the impact protection structure, then replacing it with a new part... Picture the u shaped bar going into the car, with the receiver sticking down, towards the carpet, rather than up. The metal tounge then goes into the receiver from underneath, rather than the back, like on most hitches. Then the wiring harness is a part that flips up out of sight when not in use. I'd assume some amount of modification might be required to make this hitch work on a standard A6 - so the no drilling requirement would be defeated. On the plus side, it tows class II/III weight (depending on if one looks at US or UK specs), and is quite hidden. __________________

07-17-2003, 09:49 AM	#8
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,267	Hmmm... thanks. I wonder if there is a bike rack made to fit it. __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

07-17-2003, 09:55 AM	#9
itacud Member Account #: 37958 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,833	Yup... the rack bolts to the "draw bar", instead of the hitch ball. I don't really know the terms... I'm just throwing out words that I've heard. =) Here's a link to an allroad forum post - with a hitch model number. (Note, this would work on any hitch, not just the Audi allroad-specific hitch.) hitch rack __________________

07-17-2003, 10:50 AM	#10
NewbieAudi New Member Account #: 47161 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 49	Where do I find out more info I have a 00 A6 4.2 and need one of these. where can I find more info?

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