Have been experimenting with this until 100% happy with the results of
our own tests. Not a big fan of tow bars, but needed to transport bikes
AND yet comply with that EU law about being able to see the complete
rear number plate and all rear lights. Already had this bike carrier, but to use this on the Captur, some extra engineering and mods
were required on both top mounts to share the load (see first pic). It's
finally done - at last! Takes a little patience to fit correctly prior
to a journey (approx 20mins) but it's as solid as a rock once done. With
the bikes in place, you can see perfectly behind, the rear windscreen
wiper works as normal and you get still get in most multi-storey car
parks. Take the bikes off and the hatchback works like normal, even with
the bike carrier still in place. Off out now on a trip!
our own tests. Not a big fan of tow bars, but needed to transport bikes
AND yet comply with that EU law about being able to see the complete
rear number plate and all rear lights. Already had this bike carrier, but to use this on the Captur, some extra engineering and mods
were required on both top mounts to share the load (see first pic). It's
finally done - at last! Takes a little patience to fit correctly prior
to a journey (approx 20mins) but it's as solid as a rock once done. With
the bikes in place, you can see perfectly behind, the rear windscreen
wiper works as normal and you get still get in most multi-storey car
parks. Take the bikes off and the hatchback works like normal, even with
the bike carrier still in place. Off out now on a trip!
