by the letter of the law, yes, if your number plate is obscured when driving. However, I've never used an extra plate, and I've not had any issues or been stopped in two years

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mcgoo

answer 5

no need for a licence plate

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

weebigman

answer 6

You will likely need a lightboard with number plate fitted as this will cover at least some of your number plate and lights. All cars are different though so you should try before you commit to a lightboard purchase.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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fixing of the thule 970 on car

is the thule 970 bike carrier fixed on the car itself or just on the towbar? does it fit any towbar? I have a frelander 2 without a tyre on the door

asked 2 years, 2 months ago

Olivier

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

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answer 1

Re: Thule 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

Fits only onto a standard (ISO) 50mm tow bar.

Quite a snug tight fit.

Been on the French motorway at speed and it never budged

Stands about 3" out from rear door / boot lid.

LaytownPoPs

Country: Irish Republic

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

LaytownPops

- Limerick

answer 2

the item fits only to your tow bar. This is the ease of using this item. It can't be fitted to a car without one

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

weebigman

answer 3

This bike carrier fix to the towball on the towbar by locking metal tube pieces to both sides of the towball. This is the lowest part of the bike carrier.

It fits any ISO standard (50mm) towball. Most countries in the world outside the US are using this.

The bike carrier can be tilted slightly backwards, but I doubt it'd fit if you had a tyre on the door. Vertical is the best mounting angle anyway.

Country: Norway

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Papercut

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bike carrier

hello have a peouget 407 saloon looking for a rack to take my 2 bike but dont want to go mad on fancy ones can you help me thank you.

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

breslin

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

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answer 1

Re: Thule 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

Once you have a standard 50mm tow bar on your Peugeot, this should work and work well.

I have reviewed this product quite positively.

I liked it so much that I got a second one for use here at home.

I paid €61 in France for this item and £51 (had £5 discount voucher) plus postage from Wiggle to Ireland so while it's a good item, don't pay much more for it.

Hope this assists your purchase.

LaytownPoPs

Country: Irish Republic

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

LaytownPops

- Limerick

answer 2

I have a saloon car also - Mazda 6. There is no problem carrying two bikes with this product. It is strong and sturdy and well worth the money.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Jodete

answer 3

This is the best rack I've ever bought - it mounts and removes in one simple movement. No fuss and time wasting, or scratching your car, plus super stable when driving.
Only drawback is you need a tow bar fitted to use it.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mcgoo

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What are the dimensions of this product?

I have a VW Golf hatchback and would like to know if i will need to buy a light plate and additional number plate

asked 2 years, 1 month ago

jimbo1404

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

2 answers

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answer 1

you don't need any extra items when using this bike rack, except of course the tow hook

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

weebigman

answer 2

The rack itself shouldn't cover the lights but with the bikes attached the fixture will cover the number plate and probably some of the lights too. You should use a light board and number plate.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

Question

Does the Thule 970 Express 2 bike Towball Carrier allow you to carry a ladies bike without a crossbar or do you need an additional accessory?

asked 2 years ago

Anonymous

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

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answer 1

you would need the additional bar to carry a ladies bike without a cross bar.

hope this helps

Matt

answered 10 months ago

1071matt

answer 2

For use with sloped top tube ladies bikes you need to use the 981 or 982 adapter which we do not currently stock.

answered 2 years ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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What cost shipping to Ireland on Thule Xpress 970?

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

FLEE

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

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answer 1

I'm from Ireland and when I bought mine recently, shipping was FREE! It is a great product.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Jodete

answer 2

Shipping costs are displayed in the basket and checkout stages. Make sure you set your delivery destination before going to checkout to get accurate shipping costs.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

Question

This looks great, though is it suitable to use with BMW type removable towbar?

asked 8 months ago

davesharp007

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

2 answers

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answer 1

Re: Thule 970 Xpress 2 Bike Tow ball Carrier

I use it on a Ford Focus but also have a 520 that I don't use it on.

( I stood it up against the rear of the 520 in place where a tow ball would sit, even on the removable type and it sits about 3" to 4" out from the boot lid)

Once the tow ball is the standard ISO 50mm size, then yes, it will fit quite comfortably

Hope this is some assistance.

LaytownPops

Country: Irish Republic

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

LaytownPops

- Limerick

answer 2

Yes - that's exactly what I use it on

answered 7 months ago

plumpy

Question

what is thule accessory 538 and will the towbar carrier work without it

asked 2 years, 2 months ago

Gerry884

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

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answer 1

Yes it will work without the accessory. The 538 is just a cable lock.

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answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Mounty

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970 Xpress with a Land Rover Discovery?

Hi,
I was just wondering if I could use this item to carry a bike on the back of my Discovery 3? I have a towbar, so thats OK, but I wondered if the handlebars (mountain bike) would hit the rear window? I normally only carry 1 bike at a time.
Could someone please be kind enough to measure from the centreline of the 970 to the rearmost point of the car, so I can see if I'd have clearance for my bike?
Hope someone can help!
Thank you!!

Country: United Kingdom

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asked 1 year, 3 months ago

MuddyMarky

on 970 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier

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answer 1

Unfortunately we do not have access to this car to measure the clearance, I would suggest contacting thule direct, if you have any further queries please contact sales@wiggle.co.uk.

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answered 1 year, 3 months ago

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