Thule 973 Backpac - Vans and Jeeps

The Thule 973 BackPac is a boot-mounted bike carrier that is specifically designed for vans, 4x4s, MPVs and estates. The Backpac is a two-bike carrier in standard form, but you can expand it to hold one or two more bikes with adapters available as an optional extra.

The BackPac raises the bikes up high, which means the number plate and rear lights are unobstructed when it is in use. Rubber coated parts are designed to protect the paintwork on your vehicle, and the bikes are also clamped separately from each other to avoid scratches.

Key Features:

• The Thule 973 Backpac is specially designed for vans and estates
• Transports 2-bikes as standard but with use of adapters can carry up to 3 or 4 depending on your vehicle
• Bikes are transported high enough to avoid obscuring lights and registration plate
• An additional vehicle-specific static mounting system (Codes TH97301-TH9719, not included) is required to fit the rack to your vehicle, please see Thule.com for fitting information

Technical Specifications:

• Max number of bikes: 2 (3) (4)
• Load capacity: 60 kg
• Max bike weight: 15 kg
• Dimensions: 141 x 75 x 154 cm
• Folded dimensions: 97 x 45 x 154 cm
• Weight: 15 kg
• Fits frame dimensions: 22-80 mm
• Detachable frame holders: Yes
• Carbon frame compatible: X
• Rear lights and number plate visible with bikes mounted: Yes
• One Key System compatible: Yes
• Lockable bike-to-rack: Yes
• Lockable rack-to-vehicle: Yes Adapter/s required

If your bike(s) cover your vehicle number plate and lights we recommend you fit a lighting board to comply with road vehicle lighting laws.

Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.