Bike Carriers

[Tenaj]

I have a 2002 2.3 Zetec with a Thule bike carrier which is designed to carry 3 bikes. We fitted an extra part to carry a 4th bike so we could carry 2 adult bikes and 2 kids bikes. I don't know if it would be safe to carry 4 adult size bikes on this carrier and wonder if it would be safer to buy a roof carrier for the 4th bike.

 

Does anyone know where I can find out what the maximum weight is for carrying bikes on the back of the Galaxy?

[mk2vr6]

which carrier? thule normally work on 20k per bike on their three bike carriers dropping down to 15kg on the fourth bike when you fit the correct adaptor

just remember to load the heaviest bikes nearer to the car, take off anything thats easily removable, pedals, saddles, etc.... to save time rebuilding the bikes wrap a piece of tape around the seat posts to mark the hieght they were set at :( save loads of time messing about trying to get the right hieght again

[Tenaj]

Thanks for the quick reply. Its the BackPac 973 which states it is possible to add 4 bikes but for the Galaxy it indicates a maximum of 3 bikes for this type of vehicle. I think it was ok to put 4 bikes when 2 of them were small bikes but now the kids need large bikes I think it may be just to heavy to put 4 on the back.