Mount the bike rack on the roof

What you need:

• Specialist shop for auto accessories
• tool

Mount the bike rack correctly on the roof

• First of all, you need to find out whether you can attach a bike rack to your vehicle on the roof. There are technical reasons for this, because it is difficult or impossible to attach a carrier to a convertible, for safety reasons.

• Now it depends on whether you have a roof rail on the roof or just a hinted rain gutter, it is important whether it is made of metal or plastic.

• There are bicycle carriers for the roof in different designs, for example as magnetic carriers or for screwing; You need to clarify which model is right for you on site in your specialist shop.

• With a magnetic bike rack for the roof, you don't have to do as much assembly, but you should be aware that the paint The roof of the car is already somewhat stressed if the bike rack is used often.

• If you have decided on a model that is attached to the roof rail, this is good for the paintwork, because the bike rack does not come into contact with the roof as such. When attaching to the gutter, make sure you put rubber washers underneath and the screws do not overtighten or you may damage the gutter by pushing it squeeze.


Bike rack for the BMW X5 - you have these options

The BMW X5 is a travel-ready car for sporty people. So that you ...

• It is important that you read the instructions for use before you start assembly, regardless of which model you have purchased, and that you have the specified tools at hand.

• It may be useful to have a small ladder if you plan to mount the carrier on a bus or van.

• Having another person to assist you can also be useful, because when you have to screw something and hold the parts all at the same time, it's a little difficult.

• The bike rack usually has four mounting screws that you can use as described in the instructions must be tightened, there are also split pins that the screws through before loosening Protect vibrations.

• Make sure that the bike rack is attached symmetrically, i.e. not slightly twisted, as this reduces stability.

• Before use, you should make sure that all screws are tightened and secured, first test the driving behavior with the wheels on the roof once before you go on the big trip, and a tip aside: think about the bike rack on the roof when you drive into an underground car park or multi-storey car park want.