mhazeldine Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Anyone know anything about car racks for paramotors. I need something to go on back of car. Is it possible to adapt a bike one ? I know RAD do one, but it's £200, although that includes a cover. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 The one I've seen was a simple perimeter metal tube frame with a ply platform on top of it, probably about two foot square. This was fastened to the tow hitch. One of the bike racks that uses a back plate on the tow hitch, with two vertical tubes to accept the rack would probably make a reasonable basis for a DIY solution, although some extra triangulation from the rearmost part of the platform to below the tow ball might be required. A really good sturdy bike rack might just do the job without any tweaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 This is what some of us use: http://www.autow.co.uk/towbars/bakrak_c ... s_276.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 All, We have a CLub Discount from someone who sells this some unit. Slim is the bloke to contact. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hi Guys, The best one I've found is called the Bak-Rak and you can buy it from me for £89 including delivery. It hooks on to a standard tow hitch. Feel free to ask questions. Here are some pictures of a Rad and a Parajet on mine... Here my RAD Javelin is in transport mode with a pair of kayak straps holding it down. I've driven hundreds of miles with it in this configuration without any problems. The Parajet is noticeably heavier than the RAD and would probably benefit from a piece of ply under it to spread the load but the Bak-Rak can easily take the overall load. Yours, Stuart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I found that those thinner metal rods between the main parts of the frame can flex a bit under the load of the motor so I use a couple of long pieces of box section that I clamp onto the frame with U-bolts. I can clamp them onto any part of the rack so it is adjustable for any size load and also because they are much bigger than the rack they give me a much larger carrying area for other items. I am so pleased with it I have got rid of my trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Bak-Rak also available on Ebay here; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BAK-RAK-TOW-BALL- ... 18Q2el1247 Don't mean to do 'Slim' out of any business, but it'll save a couple of quid, or more if you are local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 There will always be someone happy to live on less margin. Price is a dangerous place to compete. We donate a fiver to Paramotor Club for each one sold. The choice rests with the customer - it has always been thus. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Strangely, the supplier just offered us another £6 off so that makes it £83 all up. Like I said - price is a strange place. PM me to order and you can have it by the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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