1961andypainting Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Rav 4 (51 reg). I would also like to use this vehicle so that I can transport my Sherco 250 (2008 model) on the back using a standard (DC) trials motorcycle rack which I have used on a previous 4x4. My concern after viewing a Rav 4 was that the spare wheel which is located on the back door seems to protrude a heck of a lot and could well snag the gear shift/LHS of the bike. Does anyone else use a Rav 4 to carry a trials bike in this fashion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergush Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Either throw the spare wheel in the back of the car; or get Dave Cooper's rack with extended arms to give you enough clearance from it. The bike/rack combo moves more, which can be a bit alarming when you look in the mirror, but otherwise it works well on my Honda CRV. DC's standard rack put the bike a touch too close to the spare and I realised that adding in movement as you go down the road meant that the bike was bound to get a bit of damage by jouney's end. I reckoned it was better to lash out on a new rack than arrive at a trial brimming with expectation and find the bike was now unfit to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technowaldo Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 get your local blacksmith to extend the rack its only a 15 min job .a lot cheaper than buying a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 You can buy aluminium spacers to put behind your towbar from caravan type places, they're about 3/4'' thick, you'll need longer bolts too. 3/4'' doesn't sound much but it did make a difference. I also put an old rear tyre from my bike between the bike and spare car wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961andypainting Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Dear All Thanks for the advice, sounds as though there are a few solutions to this. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Prefer the Toyota FJ40, I got a piece of 5mm x 125mm Aluminium channel bolted directly to the rear of the chassis, bike sits high and proud. 6 cylinder 4.2 litre petrol is a bit thirsty tho good luck with the Rav 4, Kevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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