Agronaught
14th October 2014, 02:41 AM
Hi all,
I'm considering a rear bar/wheel/jerry holder for my GU and looking at a number of options. Where I'm stuck is that how the car is used varies.
To date most trips have been with the camper trailer which includes plenty of storage space for gear/fuel/etc. In this 'mode' the current setup works, however having to take take the camper trailer on every trip is overkill. It's great when the family comes along, a mammoth pain in the arse if its just me and limits the tracks/drives I can do. The trailer does work well and I still have access to the rear of the car with the trailer attached.
I'm planning a number of trips with a reduced passenger list where the trailer would simply be a hinderance but still want to be able to carry additional fuel (TB48) and the spare, hence considering a rear bar.
I'm assuming the combination of a rear bar + camper is going to be a pain in the arse... limited to no access to the rear of the car and from what I've seen the swing arms would be a pain to remove to 'change modes'.
Does anybody have any experience/advice here. I do note that this problem could simply be a fabrication in my mind, so if I'm talking complete crap let me know.
Cheers
I'm considering a rear bar/wheel/jerry holder for my GU and looking at a number of options. Where I'm stuck is that how the car is used varies.
To date most trips have been with the camper trailer which includes plenty of storage space for gear/fuel/etc. In this 'mode' the current setup works, however having to take take the camper trailer on every trip is overkill. It's great when the family comes along, a mammoth pain in the arse if its just me and limits the tracks/drives I can do. The trailer does work well and I still have access to the rear of the car with the trailer attached.
I'm planning a number of trips with a reduced passenger list where the trailer would simply be a hinderance but still want to be able to carry additional fuel (TB48) and the spare, hence considering a rear bar.
I'm assuming the combination of a rear bar + camper is going to be a pain in the arse... limited to no access to the rear of the car and from what I've seen the swing arms would be a pain to remove to 'change modes'.
Does anybody have any experience/advice here. I do note that this problem could simply be a fabrication in my mind, so if I'm talking complete crap let me know.
Cheers