Tow Bar mounted Bike Carrier

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Thu 17 Jul 2008 22:09
Tow Bar mounted Bike Carrier - BlueBiro
I have a c.10 year old Pendle bike carrier unit, 2 L shaped poles fit into a block that itself is bolted onto the tow bar. I now want to fit this unit onto a new tow bar to be fitted to a 2003 reg car. The tow bar man says he is not allowed to fit such an old block because of "type approval"(?) but ... Pendle tell me that it's legal to have such a block fitted provided it's only used for carrying bikes whereas it would be illegal if used for towing. Any suggestions gratefully received!
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 22:16
Tow Bar mounted Bike Carrier - *Gongfarmer*
Have a look at the Pendle Website and see if they are still using the same design ?
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Fri 18 Jul 2008 12:29
Tow Bar mounted Bike Carrier - gsb
BlueBiro. I have the same carrier using the older block shape mounting. When I have changed cars previously I just remounted it on the towbar myself.
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Fri 18 Jul 2008 12:58
Tow Bar mounted Bike Carrier - oldnotbold
Either re-fit it yourself, or find someone who will.

Edited by oldnotbold on 18/07/2008 at 12:58

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