For those who use bike racks

[migsan]

Hello!

When I move from the A4 B6 to Q5, I notice that using the bike rack will be more tricky... :)



At the moment to help me I using a little baby bench that I had at home:



Do you guys have some tips or ideas to share?

[RUBZERK]

Here is what I use. Simple.

[migsan]

Here is what I use. Simple.

Yes... but my Q5 doesn't have tow system.

[RUBZERK]

A hitch would cost you under $150 & is installed in 30 minutes.

Then buy a hitch bike rack.

[TJay74]

A hitch would cost you under $150 & is installed in 30 minutes.

Then buy a hitch bike rack.

$150 is way low, maybe $250 if you go with Curt hitches along with install. I went with the Invisihitch and installed it myself. Took me about 3 hours to install it. Works perfectly fine for bike racks which is the main reason I got ours for.

[RUBZERK]

$150 is way low, maybe $250 if you go with Curt hitches along with install. I went with the Invisihitch and installed it myself. Took me about 3 hours to install it. Works perfectly fine for bike racks which is the main reason I got ours for.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...leid=201114709

Like I said. Under $150.

[poncho@home]

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...leid=201114709

Like I said. Under $150.

That is a horrible looking hitch on the Q5. Sits very low below the bumper. A better alternative to the OEM is this one:

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...leid=201138850

The Invisihitch is also a great option. I considered it as well, but being in Canada, cost came close enough to the OEM for me that I opted for the OEM and got the OEM controller.

Problem with rear hitch bike mounts is the interfere with the hatch opening/closing.

[Shaggymatt]

Problem with rear hitch bike mounts is the interfere with the hatch opening/closing.

You can get hitch mounted carriers which swing away while the bikes are attached. I have one which is rated for four bikes, but fitting four bikes on there is quite a puzzle.


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[Probmxstyle]

My tray style bike rack can tilt down and away from the car. It gives me enough clearance to open the hatch even with bikes loaded.