Thule TH9490 EasyBase Carrier Base Unit Tow Bar-Mounted

Brilliant carrier - really adds extra space to your vehicleThe carrier is sturdy, well built and well thought out.It comes flat pack and is best built with two people as you need to line up a lot of holes to thread bolts through. It's easy to build with step by step instructions.Once built you can see the attention to detail from Thule - the light clusters have protective metal over them so when you lay it/stand it on the floor you can't accidentally break the lights.It is quite heavy but can be comfortably managed by one person.Simply slips over your tow bar and then is tightened by a large spanner which is provided. Once it's tight you can connect your electrics up. We purchased the Thule lock as extra so once it's on the tow bar it cannot be removed with out a key.When the carrier is empty you can fold down the upright section flat so you can still open your boot without removing the carrier. This can also be folded down to aid storage when not in use.All the reviews state it can take 45kg of weigh but the actual box and instructions state 60kg.Does partially block reversing cameras when on the tow bar but that should come as no surpriseVery sturdy and feels very safe when in transit

Last year I sold my old SAAB estate in favour of something more economical. We go on a lot of camping holidays and have a massive family tent, so one of our requirements for the new car was that we needed to be able to get all of our camping gear in it. This gave us something of a problem, because the more economical cars all seemed to have significantly less storage space than the SAAB.Then we made a lateral leap of logic. We only need the extra space for those few journeys a year when we have all of the camping gear. The rest of the time any of the cars we had been looking at would have plenty of space.We already have a top box, so I started researching trailers. I wasn't entirely happy with the idea of buying a trailer - firstly because they aren't cheap, secondly because they are a highly nickable item. Then I stumbled upon the Thule Easybase and it seemed to tick all of the boxes - removable, packs relatively flat for easy storage indoors or in the back garden, holds a decent payload - so we got the garage to throw in a towbar with single electrics on the new car and purchased the Easybase.When I unboxed the parts to build it I realised that it was much larger, and more robust, than I had expected. I assembled the whole thing, apart from routing the lights and cables. on the kitchen table. It took about 45 minutes to build. Then I took it outside and fitted it onto the towbar. I could then easily route and secure the wires for the signal and brake lights under the base of the Easybase and to the electrics connector on the towbar. I got a plate made at Halfords and I was ready to rock.We haven't yet used it for camping, as we bought it just after our last holiday of the year, but it has been used a few times to take things to the dump and I find it very useful. You can fit it to the car in a few minutes and, with a few bungees, it holds loads securely without feeling like you're towing something.All in all, a good purchase that saved massively compared to buying a larger car.

Bought this for our two electric bikes as they are too heavy for a standard bike rack and cheaper (and more versatile) than a dedicated towbar bike rack. This is an excellent unit. Very strong, well made and grips the towball like a vice, once tightened it is clamped solid (I had some doubts about this when purchasing, but it really does grip without damaging the ball). I'll be using it for my tip runs too once I've got a box or bag for it. Much better than a small trailer. I'm going to mount a couple of U channels for the bike wheels, but that's just my preference. Only niggle is that I can't open the boot of my Volvo S80 with the vertical bar in place. It does fold relatively easily, but not when the bikes are aboard. Still give it five stars though. It is easy, if a little time consuming, to assemble and easy to place on the car and remove. Nice one Thule.

This is just the job in place of a trailer. We were not sure about a small trailer for a camping trips, then saw this which had good reviews.As we th most, a little concerned that it all sits stable enough on the ball of the tow bar.So putting together, I placed out all the parts to make sure they were all there, spot on.What is worth noting is that some of the bolts & washers were already in place. So nothing was actually missing. Make sure you ch VK each one you use is correct size/length.I put mine together off the ball, in my living room. Partially tightened the nuts then when they were all on, I went over them all to tighten. Worth having a socket set to hand, it makes it a bit easier.When I was putting the electrical leads on it thought it could do with a couple more. But that’s just me being picky. I found a few Velcro straps that did a nice tidy job to finish.What I did notice is that the plug & socket is a little stiff to place together and take apart, maybe that’s just uninitiated and it should be that tight?Placing the unit on the vehicle was simple. I put it on the ball, held my legs to steady in place, then started tightening the screw into the ball. The spanner works a treat and does a good job.Not sure how I would be able to work out what pressure to tighten without a specific scanner. So I hope I tighten enough, and not too much!I check d the lighting which had no problems.And sits lovely in place.I’ve bought some straps and wait to take her out to test.

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Utilisé en plate forme de transport , il remplit parfaitement son usage. Bémol : les points d'ancrage de l'arceau sont très proéminents quand on ne monte pas celui-ci, c'est dommage,car je vais être contraint de les scier, ce qui empêchera un éventuel montage ultérieur de cet arceau. Pour améliorer la plate-forme, je vais la recouvrir d'une plaque de contre-plaqué marine. Les feux et le support de plaque d'immatriculation sont fragiles. Hormis ces remarques, c'est un bon produit, un peu lourd, notamment pour la mise en place par une dame.

Montaggio rapido, comodo,robusto e non si muove di 1 cm. Spedizione, tempi di consegna, imballaggio Amazon impeccabile come sempre. Installato sul camper lo uso per portare bici o ingombranti con apposita bauliera. Eccellente qualità prezzo lo consiglio vivamente. Le bici sono installabili senza canaline ma consiglio l'utilizzo e acquisto dei bracci reggi bici Fiamma o similari

Buen sistema de transporte,facil de montar e instalar.Muy buena relacion de calidad-precio.Recomendable para todos los transportes y bicicletas.

Monté sur une 208 GT il faut faire attention au dos d'âne ça frotte, par contre pratique pour fixer deux grosses valises, stable et facile à monter, je recommande cette article pour augmenter votre capacité de chargement.