You're finally there - the nook of unspoilt nature so beautifully portrayed in your favourite touring and adventure magazine. You read all there is to do in the area, you've brushed up on the local lingo, you drove your motorhome to it, and you're eager to wander through the lush countryside to see what everyone was raving about. What now? Well, if you have a Thule motorhome bike rack, then you won't need any help crossing this latest destination off your must-see list. If you don't have a Thule motorhome bike rack, then you'll probably see much less of this idyllic place than you would have liked.
Thule and Swift Partner Up to Take the Fuss Out of Touring
Luckily for you, Thule of Sweden partnered up with the Swift Group, making it easier for motorhome and caravan owners to carry their bicycles around in style. So, even if you can't cycle to your heart's content now, you'll be able to do it when you drive Swift caravans and motorhomes in the future. So, it won't be long before you do like Bradley Wiggins and ride like the wind across rolling hills and valleys.
The service was first introduced at the Motorhome and Caravan Show event at NEC Birmingham in October 2015. Professional cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins had the rack fitted on his bespoke motorhome, a Swift Bolero at the time, as Team Swift was making ready for winter training.
All New Swift Motorhome and Caravans Are Fitted with Thule Bike Rack Brackets
Swift Motorhomes and Caravans have been fitted with Thule bike rack brackets as standard since the launch of the company's 2016 models. Swift owners can now enjoy these professional fitting services for free, carried out before they even set eyes on their new caravans or motorhomes, rather than pay a workshop or a caravan dealership to do the job at a later stage.
Thule mounting rails, brackets or fixing bars are fitted on the rear panel of every new Swift Group Caravan and Motorhome, and they've become the new standard for bike carriers . The rack itself can then be fitted onto the brackets at the time of purchase or at any other time. These fixing bars not only make fitting the rack or carrier easier, but also spread the weight of the bikes and rack.
What Makes Thule Bike Rack Brackets Stand OutThere are three main varieties of
Thule bike racks that work with caravans and motorhomes: the entry-level
Thule Sport G2, the popular and versatile
Thule Elite, and the unrivalled
Thule Excellent. They come in the Short and the Standard version, the former being designed to fit models with rear panel windows.
They can be bought separately or along with spare parts or accessories, such as security locks, brake straps, covers, and reflecting warning signs. Featuring a telescopic platform, the racks can extend to fit up to 4 bikes when you buy the upgrade kit. So, the entire family will be able to join you as you head out on your urban, beach or countryside trips. Go Team Swift!
Finally, as you'd expect, every bracket for your
Thule motorhome bike rack comes with the Swedish company's seal of approval. So, get out there and check out the newer Swift models. Not only will you be able to carry your bikes safely and elegantly across the country and beyond, but you'll also enjoy a free, professional fitting service vetted by the manufacturers themselves. And if you have a 2015 or earlier Swift model, there's no time to waste. Keep up with the times and kit your caravan or motorhome with a Thule motorhome bike rack. They are still a fantastic and top-of-the-range bike rack but we would recommend having the brackets fitted by a professional workshop.
On each of our Thule bike rack pages you can check-out which bike rack is suitable for your Swift vehicle.
