Is anyone using the bike prep to attach a towball bike carrier?

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Gemma 1
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Post by Gemma 1 »

I am unable to give you a reliable answer; in Italy a frame screwed to the car body is used to fix the rear number plates; the plate is then fixed to the frame with plastic clips. In my opinion it is not a good idea to use adhesive pads, but this is just my opinion. I used tamper-proof screws to fix the duplicate license plate to the bike rack.
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Twoo
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Post by Twoo »

Mine is from Nov 2020, and the plate states 55kg and 2 bikes. So does this mean the total weight is max 55kg? That’s almost useless..

And what bike racks are people using? I struggle to find one that is shorter than 60cm (from tow ball to end) which already exceeds the max length shown on the plate.
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Post by BeesKnees »

Just saw a video of the hidden tow bar. I've added it to my order, just too cool to ignore.
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kaiz wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:50 pm Hooked on first time today.

So, is it possible to install the hook in a second time (I've ordered an ID.3 pro perf. w/o hook to save money...initially!)? I've a 2-bikes Thule rack...
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Post by Flaming76 »

So I can load 2 x 27.5kg eMTBs but not 4 x 6kg road bikes?? 🙄
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lucakoby wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:01 pm
kaiz wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:50 pm Hooked on first time today.

So, is it possible to install the hook in a second time (I've ordered an ID.3 pro perf. w/o hook to save money...initially!)? I've a 2-bikes Thule rack...
Thanks

Your dealer can fit it as an accessory, but it's much more expensive compared with fitting it from the factory. If you want the option, you'll be saving yourself a pile of money to factory spec it.
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