Have Thule stoped doing the 928/9 now as on their web site they have new velospace XT2/3 ? If so has anyone tried them on a T6 Ocean with factory fit removable tow bar ?
Hi Chris,
Yes the 928 and 929 has been replaced by the Velospace, we have been told this has the same tilt angle so in theory should be fine with the T6. We have some arriving later this month and they will be added to the website.
We have just purchased the Velospace XT 2 for two ebikes and it does not tilt back far enough to allow the rear door to open. Some retailers state on their website that it does which is why we bought it, but we have had to unattach the small wire ropes either side to allow the whole rack to drop to the floor. My partner is looking at modifying the length of the wire rope so that we can attach it again and not have to drop the whole lot onto one of the bike handlebars
Hmm that is very good to know
I had been under the impression that 3 bike carrier versions were the only ones that had the tilt point far enough away from the towhitch/tailgate to give enough tilt clearance.We have just purchased the Velospace XT 2 for two ebikes and it does not tilt back far enough to allow the rear door to open. Some retailers state on their website that it does which is why we bought it, but we have had to unattach the small wire ropes either side to allow the whole rack to drop to the floor. My partner is looking at modifying the length of the wire rope so that we can attach it again and not have to drop the whole lot onto one of the bike handlebars
Yes Westfalia GB and VW Factory Westfalia D are different, GB towball is slightly further away from the bumper.Somewhere (in here?) I read that the tow arm itself comes in defend shapes. Especially the detachable Westfalia ones. And that should be part of the issue. With some types, the knob is further away from the tailgate. That let the tailgate open – with the same bike rack – on some Calis and not on others where the knob is too close to the car.
Who knew?
Anyone got a Westfalia GB they fancy swapping with our Westfalia one then?
I think I have one I would be prepared to swap as I will never use a tow bar bike rack, I just tow a caravan. PM me and I'll send you pix if you want to proceed.
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