THULE 9105/9106 clipon high bike carrier

[panther]

Does anybody have the Thule 9105 or 9106 bike carrier. This is the one that clips onto the hatch with bike wheels fastened into rails. See pic below:

 

 

I would like to know:

a) the pros and cons of this carrier?

b) any damage to the vehicle?

c) can you comfortably fit two bikes with scratching each other?

 

Thx!

[KlapperKnop]

I have the same design Thule on my 2007 Polo. It works well, a bit heavy if you try and remove it yourself. You can scratch the edge of the hatch if you not careful enough.

Two bikes fit comfortably next to each other. You can insert two extra rubbers underneath the fitted rubbers (to the window side); this will  allow you to use your rear wiper.

 

Thule is a bit expensive; but it is CLASS!

[panther]

Thx Klapperknop!

 

What did you pay for your one?

panther2009-05-24 12:10:40

[KlapperKnop]

Panther I speak under correction, I think I paid R2500 about a year ago. Bought it from Westdene .. What car do you have? I know some hubbers sold theirs for around R1250; you may want to do a search on the said item.

 

The best one in the Thule range I would say it's the same design but clips/mounts onto the towbar; but I believe they retail around R4500?

[panther]

I've got an Audi A3 and do not have a towbar.

 

Would you advise me not to go for the 9105/9106 and rather fit a towbar and buy the rack that fits on the towbar? (A bit stiff - i would prefer spending any extra money on the bike)

 

[KlapperKnop]

Panther, both will do the job. Towbar version is more expensive, but much easier to remove. Also the bike is not stuck out too much above the roof line with the towbar version; but at double the price of the clipon high?

[panther]

Will you change soon?

[masood]

 

I bought a similar design one this weekend, but before I fit it to my car, I am going to get the 3M laminate that they use to prevent stone chips on the front applied to all the contact points of the car. I was also advised to use a cloth between the rack and contact point. So that should take car of the scratching and rubbing issues.

 

[panther]

Any other hubbers with comments on the rack?

[panther]

bump

[panther]

Thanks for feedback, masood!

[panther]

Hubbers, please help?

 

It is a lot of money to spend.