An alternative to roof-mounted bicycle racks..

ar2002 · 07-03-2003, 01:31 PM

As an alternative to the roof-mounted bike rack, I use the Thule Model 948 Hitchin' Post, a towbar-mounted system. Utilizes the Model 949 Zip Stick for lateral stability.

Worked quite well at highway (80mph) speeds, and over bumps.

Photo taken on the Washington coast, north of Aberdeen.

itacud · 07-03-2003, 01:51 PM

I'm still a big fan of the roof rack... Minimal contact with the bike, absolute stability. =)

ar2002 · 07-03-2003, 02:43 PM

...a bolt extending into the hole where the ball would normally be mounted.

All Italian · 07-03-2003, 04:04 PM

Shabbis · 07-03-2003, 04:21 PM

This was taken outside Cannon Beach in Oregon.

itacud · 07-03-2003, 06:00 PM

Happen to have any pics of the hitch mount?

ar2002 · 07-04-2003, 07:35 AM

Stoney · 07-17-2003, 11:19 AM

I saw the pic of the polished tow hitch (the round bit). Does this come off, and the Thule bolt on in its place? Is there a hidden part that needs to be installed, such as this...Hidden trailer hitch mount?

07-03-2003, 01:31 PM	#1
ar2002 Junior Member Account #: 30349 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,576	An alternative to roof-mounted bicycle racks.. As an alternative to the roof-mounted bike rack, I use the Thule Model 948 Hitchin' Post, a towbar-mounted system. Utilizes the Model 949 Zip Stick for lateral stability. Worked quite well at highway (80mph) speeds, and over bumps. Photo taken on the Washington coast, north of Aberdeen. __________________ 2002, Alpaka/Beige, TIP. Preferred, Premium, Convenience. Heated Seats, Ski Sack, Hitch.

07-03-2003, 01:51 PM	#2
itacud Member Account #: 37958 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,833	What hitch have you got? Do you use a factory hitch with an adaptor for the down-pointing receiver? I'm still a big fan of the roof rack... Minimal contact with the bike, absolute stability. =) __________________

07-03-2003, 02:43 PM	#3
ar2002 Junior Member Account #: 30349 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,576	Factory hitch; no adapter needed as the hitch bolts directly onto the drawbar.... ...a bolt extending into the hole where the ball would normally be mounted. __________________ 2002, Alpaka/Beige, TIP. Preferred, Premium, Convenience. Heated Seats, Ski Sack, Hitch.

07-03-2003, 04:04 PM	#4
All Italian Junior Member Account #: 41143 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,500	I do that on my Eurovan! Many different hitch racks out there. Very easy and aerodynamic! __________________ 2003 Allroad, Atlas gray, Tip, SOLD! Nav,park, V1 hardwired! Ice-Link iPod installed. Mud flaps, Stuby antenna. 245/45/18 OEM & PZero Rosso, summer 225/55/17 OEM & Nokian RSi, winter H-sport sways ! My H-sport install! The 402 Mod (how to)! Bosch N110 BPV GIAC Tip Chip My GIAC Tip Chip install! APR ECU Chip, stock/91 octane My APR install! Llumar tint 35% F&R All window's controled from remote! Window codes! 2003 Eurovan weekender To many bicycles to mention!!!

07-03-2003, 04:21 PM	#5
Shabbis Senior Member Account #: 837 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 9,511	I thought that look like the NW coast... This was taken outside Cannon Beach in Oregon. __________________

07-03-2003, 06:00 PM	#6
itacud Member Account #: 37958 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,833	Good to know, thanks! Happen to have any pics of the hitch mount? __________________

07-04-2003, 07:35 AM	#7
ar2002 Junior Member Account #: 30349 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,576	Part of the motivation for the towbar hitch is that it also works on my pickup w/ camper! __________________ 2002, Alpaka/Beige, TIP. Preferred, Premium, Convenience. Heated Seats, Ski Sack, Hitch.

07-17-2003, 11:19 AM	#8
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,270	Wonder if this would fit my A6. Tell me more about how the Thule mates to the car? I saw the pic of the polished tow hitch (the round bit). Does this come off, and the Thule bolt on in its place? Is there a hidden part that needs to be installed, such as this...Hidden trailer hitch mount? __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

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