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Rola Tilting 4-Bike Carrier $25 (Was $196.05) + Free Shipping @ Rola

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Rola Tilting 4-Bike Carrier $25 (Was $196.05) + Free Shipping @ Rola
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paulpavs on 02/10/2023 - 11:21 rola.com.au (12805 clicks)
Last edited 02/10/2023 - 12:00 by 1 other user
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Found what i think is a pretty decent deal, various models to choose from but check out this 4 bike tilting tow bar mounted bike carrier delivered for $25. still selling for well over $100 elsewhere. They also have fixed 2, 3 and 4 bike carrier and tilting variants all on clearance.

Never used this brand before (placed my order so yet to see quality), and yes I'm sure there are better designs but for $25 for the odd road trip this will do just fine.

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  • maxwellish on 02/10/2023 - 11:29
    +9

    I didnt need one.

    I bought one.

    • fuzor on 02/10/2023 - 15:15
      +7

      Everytime you buy junk you dont need. You're helping support the economy and country :D

      • Phor real on 03/10/2023 - 07:37
        +1

        Helping support mass cancellations *

        • Jackson on 18/10/2023 - 09:21

          Luckily this has not been the case with his deal

    • misguided_will on 03/10/2023 - 08:09

      Same

  • hopper on 02/10/2023 - 11:30
    +3

    Images are not clear, you still need tow hitch?

    • internet-stranger on 02/10/2023 - 11:34

      Yes. It seems like it does.

      “This system works with all towbars”

      • RockyRaccoon on 02/10/2023 - 12:03
        +13

        You take towball off then put it thru the hole in this one, then if you want you put it all back on. This means that the Towball is effectively holding the bike rack on.

        While this is a different unit. If you look at the time in the video from 15 secs in you will see how that mounts, thats in effect how this unit is mounted.

        https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/vse-vms-transcoding-arti…

        • hopper on 02/10/2023 - 12:13

          Thank you.

        • umexcuseme on 02/10/2023 - 12:23
          +5

          Thanks for doing the simple job that Rola's incompetent staff couldn't.

          PSA: this item won't fit if you have a spare wheel on your rear door.

          • tunzafun001 on 02/10/2023 - 13:38

            @umexcuseme: Wonder if this can be tweaked to hold a spare tyre as well/ instead?

            So many new cars don't have spares any more.

            • Sega on 03/10/2023 - 10:18

              @tunzafun001: You can get dedicated equip for this, but it’s not cheap $1500 as a bench mark. Def better way to go. Lots of USA stuff, but an Aussie company in Perth makes good gear. Mirack…. Check Insta or google.

        • edBARGAIN on 03/10/2023 - 11:39

          file doesnt work. are you able to give the link page.

  • internet-stranger on 02/10/2023 - 11:31
    +24

    I don’t have a tow bar.

    I don’t have a bike.

    I bought one.

    • maxwellish on 02/10/2023 - 11:37

      I also dont have a tow bar. Ill worry about that later. Haha

      • MattyD on 02/10/2023 - 11:43
        +13

        Me too. I don't own a car.

        • Angelscrap on 02/10/2023 - 12:00
          +1

          lol

        • taki on 02/10/2023 - 12:22
          +3

          Owning something is important in the Western world ;)

          • misguided_will on 03/10/2023 - 08:13

            @taki: Never owned. Just on credit

            • taki on 04/10/2023 - 13:10

              @misguided_will: In case of WW3 or we are nuked (as the US barking dog), then you/we won't have to repay the loan/credit ;)

  • d1s34s3d on 02/10/2023 - 11:31

    Was looking for one a few days ago, thanks!

  • carmine0110 on 02/10/2023 - 11:33

    Ordered one. Thanks

  • ballsau on 02/10/2023 - 11:40
    +2

    Worst carriers

  • cmyk on 02/10/2023 - 11:40

    Ordered! Just need a towbar now. Any recommendations for towbar +installation?

    • geekcohen on 02/10/2023 - 11:50

      Make? Model? Location?

      • geekcohen on 02/10/2023 - 12:04
        +1

        Of the vehicle.

      • cmyk on 02/10/2023 - 12:28

        Mazda CX9, Sydney thanks

        • botchie on 02/10/2023 - 12:35

          Fastfit Leichhardt

      • YellowKnight on 02/10/2023 - 12:51
        -1

        Toyota RAV4, Australia.

      • batrarobin on 02/10/2023 - 13:23

        2013 Kluger KXR, Perth

      • Captain Hindsight on 02/10/2023 - 13:37
        +1

        Model y?

      • baj on 02/10/2023 - 13:56

        Toyota Tarago, Melbourne! - I am in the same boat!, need a towbar now

      • RQNinja on 02/10/2023 - 14:03

        Toyota corolla ascent 2013 in Melbourne please

      • benjaminv on 02/10/2023 - 20:15

        Golf 2017 TSI VIC please. I know it is silly to ask but most tow-bars I’ve seen are so ugly on golf. Anything that appears matching?

  • geekcohen on 02/10/2023 - 11:51

    I have a tow bar. I don't need one…. yet…… just need a bike now. My 4 year old daughter is the only one with a bike.

    • jv on 02/10/2023 - 12:25
      +2

      My 4 year old daughter is the only one with a bike.

      Does she have a car with a towbar?

      • geekcohen on 02/10/2023 - 13:53
        +1

        Not yet, I am sure I could rig something up to her car

        • BigLeviathan on 02/10/2023 - 15:05
          +1

          With Duct tape you can do anything…

  • Bikies on 02/10/2023 - 11:51
    +4

    Also have a 3 bike carrier for the same price who want something less baulky
    https://rola.com.au/fx-tilting-bike-carrier--3-bikes/19557-3…

    • bob98 on 02/10/2023 - 11:54
      +1

      autobarn review. couldnt fit 4 bikes on returned. maybe buy the 4 bike one for 2 bikes ahah

      • guidedlight on 02/10/2023 - 11:56
        +3

        Maybe 2 kids bikes + 2 adult bikes ?

        For $25, I'm happy to risk it. Worst case the kids bikes can squeeze into the boot.

  • mick123 on 02/10/2023 - 11:54
    +1

    Any way to install this on a garage wall instead?

  • jamesvdm on 02/10/2023 - 11:58
    +1

    The only negs I can find are that it won't really fit 4 bikes. Still seems like a sweet deal.

  • Inthemix on 02/10/2023 - 12:00

    Just bought one, but how does it fit onto the tow bar?

  • Seinfeld everywhere on 02/10/2023 - 12:01
    +1

    Thanks op. Got one, now need an aux number plate and hopefully won't need aux lights

    • tunzafun001 on 02/10/2023 - 23:25

      Do you just buy another plate from motor reg?

      • darkly on 03/10/2023 - 07:21

        Yep, $50 in NSW

  • tooch83 on 02/10/2023 - 12:09
    +1

    Legend OP, thank you. I only just found out that this type of towball bolt-through rack existed and was going to start looking for one, this is excellent.
    I half expect that this is a pricing error though, so fingers crossed we all get them.

  • themadman on 02/10/2023 - 12:13
    +3

    Thanks OP.

    My wife is convinced that ozbargain is listening to our conversations as we keep finding amazing deals the day after we discuss things. Just decided we need a bike rack yesterday :D

  • djrossco on 02/10/2023 - 12:16

    Ordered one. Great price! Thanks OP

  • pyramid on 02/10/2023 - 12:22
    -1

    Any suggestions for roof mounted carrier

  • Seinfeld everywhere on 02/10/2023 - 12:24
    +1

    Didn't realise but it seems in NSW at least you can legally make your own auxillary number plate. To get one from myplates is a crazy $50.

    Homemade auxiliary plates

    You can only create your own auxiliary plates if all these conditions are met:

    the towed vehicle doesn’t need registration and is not legally obliged to have a number plate (for example, certain types of agricultural equipment)
    the number plate of the towing vehicle is obscured by the towed vehicle
    the plate size and lettering is clearly visible from up to 20 metres away and 45 degrees above and on either side of the vehicle (must be compliant with cl.25 of the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017)launch.

    https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/vehicle…

    • Igaf on 02/10/2023 - 13:06

      Setting yourself up for a fall there methinks. First reqt isn't met as there is no towed vehicle. You might be lucky to get a warning.

    • hotphil on 02/10/2023 - 14:05
      +2

      I got me one in WA. $35 from memory. I kinda figure that as the bikes cover a fair bit of the rear lights (and I can't be arsed with a separate light assembly) a cop might see the aux plate and think "well he's not a total (profanity)" and not bother me.

    • ozjimjam on 02/10/2023 - 15:48

      thanks, Would you just print one out ?

      i might go to https://www.myplates.com.au and punch in my plate , and screenshot it and print , hehe

    • donm on 02/10/2023 - 18:09

      In Victoria, you can order bike rack number plates from Vicroads for $37.70 delivered (20c credit card fee). I ordered and paid over the phone

  • csi-lk on 02/10/2023 - 12:29

    Would this hold an electric bike?

    Edit: Eh ill roll the dice, thanks OP

    • geekcohen on 02/10/2023 - 12:47
      +1

      I think it would depend on the frame of the bike. But don't see why it wouldn't be able to support it. Maybe not 4 E-Bikes.

    • Tgb on 03/10/2023 - 09:23

      I would not mount an electric bike on this, likely too much weight on the top tube. Electric bike carriers have wheel supports: ebike rack examples

    • Protractor on 03/10/2023 - 10:16
      +1

      Maybe with the battery out and helium in the tyres

  • YellowKnight on 02/10/2023 - 12:34

    Can I still open the boot of my RAV4 with this on?

    • Cyphar on 02/10/2023 - 12:40
      +1

      Yes, that's the point of these racks, as opposed to a sedan's boot where the door goes upwards, not outwards like an SUV like your RAV4 or my Pathfinder. You just need to fold it down to do so.

    • geekcohen on 02/10/2023 - 12:45
      -3

      Most likely not. Once it is on, you'll find it hard to open.

      • Cyphar on 02/10/2023 - 13:01
        +3

        Most likely not. Once it is on, you'll find it hard to open.

        Goes to show you didn't read the description:

        "the FX4T includes the added benefit of being able to tilt forward."

        • geekcohen on 02/10/2023 - 13:54

          Well there ya go. But tilting it with bikes on???

          • Protractor on 03/10/2023 - 10:17
            +1

            @geekcohen: Imagine the carnage if the tilt mechanism fails mid freeway journey. Doh

    • brotherfranciz on 02/10/2023 - 13:17
      +1

      Depends what model of RAV4 - if it's the old model where the boot swings open sideways (rather than upwards), then it won't work.

  • Glenningvalley on 02/10/2023 - 12:36

    How heavy are these?

  • smarter_fool on 02/10/2023 - 12:41

    Code no longer working

    • combatant on 02/10/2023 - 12:49
      +1

      Just worked for me.

      • smarter_fool on 02/10/2023 - 12:51

        Yes working now but was failing in the last 5-10 mins

    • azm on 02/10/2023 - 13:06

      Still working

  • Mikael on 02/10/2023 - 12:52
    +1

    Thanks, just ordered (and code still works). Now need a towbar :)
    Was thinking perhaps have in garage to store the bikes.
    Buy first think later.

  • azhar7772 on 02/10/2023 - 12:53
    +1

    Bought one. Now have to spend $800 to get a towbar installed :). Any suggestions on the brand /make for towbar for Hyundai Santa Fe AWD ?

    • SBOB on 02/10/2023 - 13:34
      +1

      Hayman Reese, but likely over that budget installed

      • azhar7772 on 04/10/2023 - 16:31

        I am getting a TAG tow bar for around $650 and will install it myself. Got quote $1300 for Hayman + Electrics.

    • Yimmy on 02/10/2023 - 19:02

      Just had our Hyundai Santa Fe fitted; was around 650 from memory.

      • SBOB on 02/10/2023 - 19:13
        +1

        That's very cheap, I would have expected over $1k,even for the less well known towbar brands.

        Getting a Hayman Reese fitted to a Sorento this week and it's about $1300 (and I'd think sante fe and Sorento would have similar hardware, but could depend on year)

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