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2001 V70T5 rear mounting bike options? V70-XC70 2001

posted by  someone claiming to be Gary on  Sun Apr 1 07:54 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I just orderd a 01 V70T5 (manual,nautic blue/sand due in June) without roof rails and would like to able to put up to three bikes on the back of the car somehow. I would prefer to not put our bikes on top of the car if possible (via roof rack).

I'm not to sure about a hitch-type option and not sure if this would take away from the look of the car (not to mention the potential clearence issues with an already lower riding 17" wheel).

Has anybody ordered one of the strap on types bike racks that keeps the bikes far enough way from the back hatch that it will not bang into it? I would most likely put a heavy blanket to over the back hatch area regardless, just to protect my baby.

Any recommendations out there?

all the best,

Gary







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    Re: 2001 V70T5 rear mounting bike options? V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Greg Wandrick on  Mon Apr 2 02:37 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    I got a hitch mounted, 4 bike carrier for my '98 V70 GLT & it works great. Granted, I've got 16" wheels on my car, but I really don't think clearance would be an issue for you. I got both my hitch & bike carrier from a local DrawTite distributor. You can look at the bike carrier here: http://www.drawtite.com/Part_6114_Photo.htm

    Best of luck,

    Greg

    97 960, 98 V70 GLT, 99 C70 convertible






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