BIKE RACK REVIEW - THULE 940 - TOWBAR MOUNT

[@E3CB]

This is the first video I saw of you. I was searching for thule review and this came up. Now I've been a happy subscriber for 4 months. :) And now I came back to it because I'm planning to buy it :)

[@ceecee370]

*Really great **Latest.Bike** trunk mount rack! Works well with my Honda civic & the price is affordable. Would recommend ✔*

[@in-the-vanpeter5157]

Product review NAILED IT . This looks really good thank you well worth taking the bikes.

[@theexPAWers]

In-the-van Peter We are so glad we took our bikes, we used them so much and this carrier worked so well, so totally recommend it😉 cheers Peter!

[@mentugo]

Thank you!

[@steadycamuk1]

Great review, and you cant say its not had a good old test this last few months. Really useful vid.

[@theexPAWers]

Ed Hall Cheers Ed😉

[@patmaher9435]

Good video, easy to understand and well explained 👍

[@annesels2028]

Hello from the Rhineland. I just want to warn people here that bike racks seem to be hot items for thieves. I personally had a two year Thule rack stolen in broad daylight from a popular park area near a ferry landing - lots of people around but also lots of cyclists leaving their racks on their vehicles - the thieves know what they are doing and move quickly. My replacement rack is the foldable Thule EasyFold. it has a little more security with a clamp that is adjustable for a tighter fit on the hitch but I would never leave it unattended on my vehicle...maybe if it were loaded with a bike that is additionally locked (I use the abus bordo)-if you are leaving your bikes on your hitched rack whilst sleeping in your van/camper It might even be advisivle to add another layer of deterrent - such as one of the bike covers sold at bike shops but also available at Lidl when they have their bicycle gear on sale) with a long steel ‘canoe cable lock wrapped around that. The thieves are very bold - I don’t want to say anything bad about Thule or other rack companies as they do their best to make them secure but the thieves are two steps behind them with any changes and they will go after easy big ticket items without hesitation.

[@jamiecleeves7921]

Another easy to understand video top marks mick I love simple video's

[@Walksandwanders]

Thanks for this. Just got a towbar fitted to the van so we’ll get one of these racks and take the bikes with us next trip! 👍

[@nealeburgess6756]

Good review. Also I am impressed with the condition of Vinnie's tailgate. Very smart condition. Unusual in a van of that age!

[@theexPAWers]

Neale Burgess Thanks Neale, year Vinny is in great condition for a 28year old Van.. A lot of life left in him yet!! 🤞

[@nigel9843]

What a great bike rack so well designed and easy to use.

[@theexPAWers]

Nigel winn It certainly is pretty good😉, cheers Nigel 😁

[@whu58]

This is really useful information - thank you Nick!

[@theexPAWers]

whu58 Your Welcome 😁😁

[@stefanov4532]

Just LOVE your channel xx

[@theexPAWers]

stefano v Thanks so much 😁😁

[@maddavvid2339]

nice review mate, i can see the channel is going to grow and grow well done

[@theexPAWers]

mad davvid Thanks David, lets hope so😉

[@davedave8677]

Awesome! I've been wondering how I'll carry my bike on my next trip. Never realized u can get ones that simply just clamp onto the tow ball! That's easy peasy! Good stuff! Cheers!

[@theexPAWers]

Dave Dave No worries, yeah these tow bar ones are just brilliant, and proper solid, definitely recommend them😉

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Good review Nick.

[@alanrussell210]

Would like to find a Thule ball hitch rack that tilts sufficiently to allow the back doors on my Fiat Ducato to open.

[@Bobby8270]

The electrics? Did you have to get that done separately. Thanks

[@kev131tc]

Nailed the review! 👍😀

[@utbronell]

What's the weight limit? We have electric bikes around 26kg each.

[@peterbattrick2835]

One big problem. There is not enough space between the two racks for two mountain bikes. I have raleigh step through and a Moustache e mountain bike (carried without the battery so that weight limits are observed).

[@neilmccartney6573]

Hi again ,, bit of techy session ! Well done , well presented ,, we are back home in Brittany after 6 wonderful weeks of Van life in France and mainly Spain ,, So we got in our lovely cottage and spent our first night in a Static bed last night ,,, woke up this morning feeling Rubbish ! Why have we come home ? Where is the beach sunrise ? What’s the point of life ? Lol .... So our question to you two is ,,,, How do you both deal with normal life after Van life ,,, those post travelling blues are not nice .... maybe you could do a short vlog on this subject as I bet everyone goes through this period ! Cheers Neil Liz n Barney dog xxx

[@theexPAWers]

Neil Mccartney Hey Guys, yes we know that feeling! We were just talking about this yesterday actually and were talking about a video we should make talking about this kind of thing; VanLife vs HouseLife!! 😉... You definitely do get post travelling blues!! X Hope you guys have a good weekend xx

[@Iveavan]

Great review guys 😊👍, learnt something new there regarding the board to be displayed over on the continent! 😎👍👍👍

[@theexPAWers]

Mark Collom #Iveavan Yes, you can easily get fined for not displaying the board! 😉thanks for watching x

[@offbeatwarble]

What a great review, very informative, covers everything, cheers

[@theexPAWers]

offbeatwarble Thanks for watching 👍

[@markowenmartin6760]

GREAT!!!!! This is very helpful for me.

[@theexPAWers]

Mark Owen Martin Your welcome! Cheers for watching 😁😁

[@hugodejong-gmail7409]

so it actually doesnt tilt sufficient to open the booth of a van? Would ve been worth highlighting..

[@AndyMcClements]

Thanks !

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Great review Nick 👍🏻👍🏻 Trev

[@theexPAWers]

Poshcats Camping Cheers Trev 😉

[@brettmanvalleyvan]

You even make a boring review into something worth watching nice one Nik, that company should give you that for free for promoting it 👍

[@theexPAWers]

Brett Bradbeer Lol, they should totally give us a free bike rack, lol, one for the front 😉... We could have mountain bikes and racers!🤣 cheers Guys! 😁😁 x

[@richslade6254]

Are you still using the bike carrier and is it still going strong. Looking into getting one ourselves. Take care up in northern Spain

[@mattcameron9349]

Our local Community Policing Team use this exact rack on the back of their car when they do cycle-patrols along the Caledonian working-locks, hillwalking paths, etc..... They’ve had it 5 years and like yours, there’s not a mark on it!

[@theexPAWers]

Matt Cameron Well, there you go! Yes excellent bike rack, and for just over 200pounds it’s still budget compared to a lot of them... We definitely recommend it! Thanks for watching 😉

[@nickjury5198]

Excellent bike rack👍 does it fit on the tow/ball hitch alone or have extra struts to stop it swinging from left to right when cornering?

[@theexPAWers]

Nick Jury It totally fits on the tow bar on its own and so strong!! We were surprised, this is such a good bike rack, we seriously couldn’t recommend it more! It’s as good as new after being on the back of the van for 7 months! 😁😁

[@zeldaray5562]

Excellent TFS

[@theexPAWers]

Zelda Ray 😁😁thanks for watching xx

[@MaryAmesMitchell]

Do you think it would work for an electric bike?

[@theexPAWers]

Mary Ames Mitchell It’s only the weight, so we don’t see why not and like we said in the video, we feel you could easily go over on that as it feels very sturdy😉 xx

[@MrFergusferret]

Very helpful

[@theexPAWers]

MrFergusferret Thanks for watching 😊

[@cocobunjee6676]

After years of avoiding watching British vanners' videos because they were so immature, badly done and boring, your videos are definitely not in that class. Well done. There are a few others out there also! At this rate it will be Europeans only that I am watching, because with your help, I am gradually realising how limited American vanners are. They seem, mostly, to be frightened of realising there is another, more interesting, world outside of the US. Thank you. Take the time now to have a well earned rest. Greetings from a fellow Brit in Spain.

[@theexPAWers]

CocoBunjee Thanks so much!! Glad your enjoying our videos 😊😊... We have so much more to come and are really looking forward to the next big trip and sharing our adventures😉

[@snooks73]

Do you know if there is a US version?

[@pulsey2001]

This may help ... www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/hitch-bike-racks

[@theexPAWers]

Allyson Olsen Thanks for watching Allyson, not sure! We think perhaps any of the Thule towbar mount carriers should be pretty good, sorry not sure what would be available for you guys 😊

[@jorgsatur5235]

Die Heckklappe geht aber nicht auf!!!😊

[@EnglishHobbyMachinist]

You need a drop of oil on the bike chains, you had plenty of surplus when you were cooking chips LOL

[@theexPAWers]

Mark Tingle Lol, yes... Dam we should have bottled some up! 🤣🤣

[@안희창-l5t]

I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. kzbin.infoUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...

[@SYKOMORF]

Nice vid ... i used to say 'thool' . You say "toolaye" ... the americans say "toolee" .....lol Good company makes quality kit for sure.

[@theexPAWers]

SYKOMORF Lol.. Yes it’s definitely a good quality bike rack whatever they are called! 🤣thanks for watching 😉

[@michael601]

Handy rack. hope you're all well sending hugs 🐶🐶💖

[@theexPAWers]

Michael Bell Thanks Michael, we’re great thanks, new video out later today, hope your all good and have a nice weekend 😁😁

[@clarkspiemuncher24]

id do the same and have basic cheap bikes if I were doing the same as there is always some thieving scumbag ready to pinch your bike

[@theexPAWers]

Mark Ford Exactly why we got second hand bikes from the market, don’t want to be leaving 2 shiny bikes on the back of the van!! 😉

[@monikakamila]

Hi

[@theexPAWers]

Monika Kamila Hey Monika😁😁

[@andrzejwodejszo]

You CANT Open 5th door at this car;)