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519850 PostPosted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:45 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
stephenpug Subscriber 22/09/2009 
 
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Hi I have a elldis autoquest 115 and want either a bike rack to hold 2 electric bikes or a towbar/bike rack but I need a supply and fit in the Birmingham area anyone got any ideas (PLEASE) as I dont feel confident enough to fit myself thanks :
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stephenpug wrote:
Hi I have a elldis autoquest 115 and want either a bike rack to hold 2 electric bikes or a towbar/bike rack but I need a supply and fit in the Birmingham area anyone got any ideas (PLEASE) as I dont feel confident enough to fit myself thanks :


Cant help you there unless you want to come to 'sunny' Sussex but if you give Darren, Glenn or Ian a call I am sure they can give you some professional advice.

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Thanks for the quick responce Peter I am also thinking about the weight the 2 electric bikes would be about 60kg total weight cheers Steve
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There has got to be some garage in Brum that can supply and fit a bike rack Smile Confused Confused
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545592 PostPosted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:05 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Stephen

Have you tried your local Elldis dealer, they will know where the correct load points are, if MH is still in warranty probably only sensible route

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I don't know of a bike rack fitter in your area but, if you have heavy bikes, can I suggest you consider this type of bike rack ( a Fiamma Lift ) ? The bikes are put on the rack at ground level and the whole rack and bikes is then winched up to travelling height using the same system that winds your awning in and out.

We've seen one of these in use and it looked totally effortless - we were deeply jealous !

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545621 PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:18 am Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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I think Hayes Leisure in Darlaston/Wednesbury area are Eldiss dealers. Not bought from them but have spent time with them looking. Seem very competent.
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I think Hayes Leisure in Darlaston/Wednesbury area are Eldiss dealers. Not bought from them but have spent time with them looking. Seem very competent.
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For 60 kg electric bikes the only racks to consider are Thule platform racks which fit on a tow-bar.

Fiama bike lift racks are not very good .. They are clumsy to use and the bikes rattle. We junked ours as it bent.

We have the Thule rack and the bikes dont move and are easy to lift on. Our local garage fitted the towbar (from Watling ) and the Thule rack comes as an easily bolt together kit.

What bikes do you have ... we have just replaced our Easy Sprints with Kalkoffs

email me if you need more info

Brian
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545633 PostPosted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:41 am Thank this member for this postReply with quote