Topic: use of a cycle rack and rear bumper problems (Read 627 times)

howardmoon · « **on:** 01 June 2009, 09:38:40 »

Hi all. Last year I used a Halfords cycle rack on my MV6, the rack has 2 foam pds. One rests on top of the boot and the other at the bottom of boot/top of the bumper. The rack is held on by straps which hook over various parts of the boot. After a few hundred miles the weight of the cycles had caused the top of the bumper to deform. Once the rack was removed this deformation eventually restored itself.

Has anyone else had this problem, and if so have they found a fix? I can see the bumper being permanently damaged or even collapsing whilst driving.
Cheers, Paul

Varche · « **Reply #1 on:** 01 June 2009, 10:30:24 »

I had that problem with a halford boot bike rack on the carlton. Could never keep the thing tight enough.

Bought Halfords roof mounted racks which are far better.

varche

howardmoon · « **Reply #2 on:** 01 June 2009, 10:45:21 »

Unfortunately the roof system isn't an option as we're going 5 up and will be using a roof box. I'll have to look behind the bumper and see if it can be reinforced somehow

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