Gani

Has anyone found a bike carrier that can carry 5 bikes on the q7 with the retractable trailer hitch?

BigKutta

Search "Thule Vertex XT Hitch Mount Bike Carrier" on Amazon

BlackOptic

Pretty sure all the cool kids are doing vertical mounts these days... I think I've seen a bunch of the NSR around here....

https://www.northshoreracks.com/NSR%206-bike.htm

Hitch mounted bike rack || Hang5 bike rack (New)

Gani

none of those options are usable with the audi Q7 retractable tow bar.

BlackOptic

Sorry, sir. I had to look up what a retractable tow bar was...

So you have a what we in 'murica would call a tow hitch ball... that swivels out. Wow. Can't help ya. Good luck.

Perhaps look for a rack that uses straps to attach to the rear door/hatch. Though I can't imagine putting five bikes on that.

Tried a roof system? Rock solid. Just don't drive into your garage with bikes on.

Gani

roof system is too impractical for me .. i am not the tallest man in the world. But this Q7 is supposed to be a family car. Why didn't they create it to be carrier friendly?

BlackOptic

Can you get a regular hitch installed? In the last dozen years I've never towed anything, but used my hitch receiver for a zillion bike rides. Rear hitch is a much safer way to transport bikes.

P.s. Where I live, and folks are transporting bikes, SUPs, surf boards, windsurfers, etc... many people have collapsible step stools in the back. No biggie.

BlackOptic

Here is a strap on four biker.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C45HSGI?ref=emc_b_5_t

bkafrick

I had to google this too, and i've never seen this in the USA.

Whats the purpose? Aesthetics? Europeans don't like seeing a standard 3" hitch?

Gani

Yes it looks nicer..... plus it is hidden from the elements.... so it does not rust .... My last trailer hitch was all rusted after 5 years of use..... With this Q7 ..it will be still like new 10 years from now as it is always hidden from rain and snow.