Thule BackPac 973
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No it is not limited to children's bikes, there is a total limit of 30kg given by the manufacturer. Sometimes there is a lower limit depending on the car model and the type of boot. But on the thule website you can usually find this information!
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Unfortunately, the manufacturer cannot currently confirm that your vehicle is compatible with the rear bike rack as they have not yet tested it.
However, it may still fit. We recommend that you check with your vehicle manufacturer or contact your local Thule dealer or Thule customer service for further assistance.
Galaxus
10 months ago
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This bike rack can fit a VW T5 when used with the specific mounting kit 973-18 designed for that vehicle. The 973-18 kit is required to ensure proper fitment on the VW T5 Transporter. Without this kit, the rack is not compatible.
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I have used the Thule myself on a Touran and it worked perfectly.
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You can also find configurators on the Internet where you can enter the vehicle type. This should help to clarify this question.
This is not compatible with electric bikes. The easiest is to look directly at the Thule website to see what is compatible: https://www.thule.com/it-ch...
I still recommend you take advantage of Thule's support and then find out about compatibility with your car: https://support.thule.com/hc...
The list of compatible vehicles can be found on the manufacturer's website.
Former employee
6 years ago
Unfortunately this is not compatible, sorry.
Former employee
6 years ago
Which adapter are you talking about? No. However, all accessories that are compatible with this product can be found under "Compatible accessories".
Hello Reto. Please consult the "Thule Buying Guide" to determine the correct carrier. To do this, simply click on Product in the Galaxus Webstore and then under Specifications on External Links / "Support" and then search for the desired carrier for the desired car. It's very easy...I was able to put everything together perfectly for our Audi. The carrier is highly recommended.
There are various mounting kits for the BackPac for different vehicles.
For the T5, the 973-18 kit should fit.
The Thule buying guide will help you find the correct kit.
https://www.thule.com/de-ch...
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I don't know if this model is compatible. Try looking on the Thule website.
However, it only allows a 3rd bike to be mounted with the extension.
Hello
I don't know the condition of this product, but normally you can have a quick look at used products to see what the condition is.
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with the corresponding additional kit it should fit. Car type visible on Thule.de
Former employee
6 years ago
You can check this here :) with the year of your vehicle. https://www.thule.com/fr-fr...
In fact, I too had to reorder the 973-15 kit. I was annoyed too, not only because of the costs, but also because of the extra work and delay this caused. I, too, would be interested in a statement from Galaxus.
Dagobert Kuster
Former employee
6 years ago
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Unfortunately, we can't get it :(
The documentation indicates which model is compatible with which car. The easiest way to do this is to go to the thule website, indicate via the drop-down lists the model of your car and the compatible bike carriers will be listed.
Former user
7 years ago
According to Thule, mounting is possible on the 2016 Tiguan.
https://www.thule.com/de-de...
However, you would still need the corresponding kit (Thule BackPac Kit 973-17) for the Tiguan.
Thule Kit for BackPac 973-17
Just make sure that the car is equipped with a spoiler. Our car has a small spoiler in the sports version (small roof at the rear) and therefore the carrier cannot be mounted.
The 60kg (4 bikes) advertised on the carrier is also only possible to a limited extent, depending on the vehicle.
In our car, only 45kg (3 bikes) can be mounted. I only saw this in the kit's instructions.
If you would like to buy the carrier (without kit) a little cheaper (never mounted, only screwed together).... you are welcome to do so here. :-)
Thule BackPac 973
https://www.thule.com/de-de...
You can check what fits under this link. Make a shopping list of all parts and then order on Galaxus. Good luck
I had the same "problem": unfortunately only 3 wheels fit on Sharan and Alhambra. I assume the rear spoiler can't hold more than 45kg. I had already ordered the extension for the 4th wheel and then had to send it back. By the way, I haven't found any other product on the market (for rear attachment without AH coupling) that can hold more than 3 wheels.
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Yes, with the Thule BackPac Kit 973-17; see https://www.thule.com/de-de...
Carrier is up to 60kg and max 4 bikes. Your bikes should therefore weigh max 30kg each.
Former user
8 years ago
Hello, I would have this checked very carefully at the car dealer! I was informed by Galaxus that the backpack with the matching car-specific intermediate elements(!) would fit my Audi. However, it did not fit... :-(
Former employee
8 years ago
Here is the item needed for the installation of the product: Thule Kit for BackPac 973-16
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