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lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2823

Bike carrier

Can someone recommend me a tow ball mounted bike carrier that will clear the spare wheel on my 2022 Defender?

The Buzz Rack l had on my old Defender won't work. l only really need to transport one mountain bike, although it would be useful if two would fit on.

26th Dec 2023 3:23pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1394

If you're only carrying two bikes, this works well.

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If not, MaxxRaxx has a version that will fit:

https://dupgrades.co.uk/product/land-rover...e-carrier/ Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

26th Dec 2023 3:44pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2823

Thank you for the reply.

Unfortunately those bike carriers require a bolted tow ball where my Defender has a swan neck type.

26th Dec 2023 4:28pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1394

How about a tow bar extension?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XIMPLIO-Universal...2ddb79bfac

There was another L663 thread on this. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

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26th Dec 2023 4:51pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2642

Someone here used this to bridge the gap. I cant remember who though.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002IPGRT8/?coliid=ILL...p&th=1

For the life of me i can't remember if the additional 50mm ball bolts straight to the outer side or had a plate attached.

If you have e bikes or thinking about them as an option for the future then a wheels on mounting is the way to go, not suspended by the frame on the rear wheel.

26th Dec 2023 4:54pm

Popski

Member Since: 09 Jun 2020
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 11

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey

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I use this one with the extension that works well for heavy bikes.https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/25173/thumb_IMG_6610.jpeg

26th Dec 2023 7:07pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2823

Great thanks either of those will work with my existing bike carrier.

26th Dec 2023 7:37pm

Crazymind

Member Since: 11 Jun 2024
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 153

I bought this very cheap bike rack and it looks better than expected. At 285 shipped I thought it was a bargain.

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18th Jul 2024 6:05pm

Crazymind

Member Since: 11 Jun 2024
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 153

I bought this very cheap bike rack and it looks better than expected. At 285 shipped I thought it was a bargain.

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18th Jul 2024 6:05pm

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