supermike

I've been using the Pendle strap-on carrier for 3 bikes for the last 2 years with a Mk3 Galaxy with no problems. The Pendle is the only one I'm aware of that says it's suitable - even Ford don't have a tailgate mounting bike carrier. I think the reason many normal MPV bike carriers don't fit is because the top of the tailgate is glass with no side-beams (clips break the glass), and the bottom is mostly plastic (can't take the weight). With the Pendle, I always fit the roof-bars, and tie the bikes to these also in case the carrier fails - although it's really solid and I doubt it ever would! I've found the best way to mount the carrier is to fit the top pads as close to the top of the rear window as possible, and the bottom pads on the number plate. I wrap the bottom straps right around the bottom of the tailgate so that they clip on the metal, not on the plastic, and the side clips on the metal of the tailgate below the lights. With the carrier over the numberplate, you will need a lighting board - the wiring is pretty easy to tap into the rear lights, although you will need a full bypass relay with an indicator buzzer to be legal and prevent bulb failure warnings.

Hi, Does anyone know if global opening can be disabled on the MK3? I like the feature, but it seems too easily activated. Several times, I've found that all the windows have spontaneously opened in the evenings / night, which left a car full of frost on the inside this morning. Fortunately there was nothing of value inside and nothing was taken. :D I can only assume that the button on the key is accidently getting pressed in my pocket, or there is an electronic fault somewhere... It may well be in the manual, however Ford saw fit to provide my (UK ordered) vehicle with a set of German manuals! Thanks, Mike.

I too have spent quite a while researching this. Ford don't do a rear-door carrier for the mk3. I have a cheap (20 quid at Tesco) 3 bike strap on carrier that's I've been using for years on a mk2 Galaxy and Mondeo estate. It does fit the mk3, but it sits very low (bike wheels only about 6 inches off the road!). I normally fit the roofbars and tie a webbing strap between them and the bikes to take most of the weight. I noticed that pendle recommend their strap-on 2-bike and 3-bike carriers for the mk3 Galaxy: http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/nullres.asp?V...ar=2006-PRESENT " target="_blank"> http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/nullres.asp?V...ar=2006-PRESENT These seem quite reasonable at roofbox.co.uk, so I might take a flyer on one and let you all know how I get on... Mike.