Cycle Carriers Rear Cycle Carriers

Thule Backpac 973
Elegant bike carrier made of black-painted steel and aluminium.
Especially suitable for mpv's, minivans and estate cars. Easy to fit, easy to use and secure. Special adapter kits enables it to fit many car models perfectly. Thule Backpac is equipped with adjustable quick-release wheel straps, and its basic version carries two bikes.

Adapter 973-23 enables it to carry three bikes, and adding also adapter 973-24 enables it to carry up to four bikes. Locking adapter 567 locks the carrier to the car.

Product features

	Raised bike mounting The bike's heightened position does not cover the registration plate and rear lamps.
	Fitting kit A kit that allows perfect fitting for different car models. Standard for Thule BackPac.
	Snap on mounting system Very easy and fast mounting. Patented closing mechanism.
	Foldable All rear door mounted bike carriers are foldable for easy handling and storage.

Technical data	Thule BackPac 973	Thule ClipOn High 9105, 9106	Thule ClipOn 9103, 9104	Thule FreeWay 968
Max number of bikes	2 (3 with adapter 973-23, 4 with 973-23+973-24)	2	3	3
Load capacity (kg)	60	30	45	45
Weight (kg)	14	10/11	7/8,5	6
Mounting of carrier	With customizing kit	Snap on mounting system	Snap on mounting system	Adjustable straps
Fits frame dimensions (mm)	22-70	22-70	All	All
Fits wheel dimensions	All	All	All	All
Rubber coated frame holder	•	•	•	•
Wheel mounting on adjustable holders	Straps	Quick release	-	-
Locks bike to carrier	•	•	Accessory 538	Accessory 538
Locks carrier to car	Accessory 567	-	-	-
Trunkspace can be opened while carrier is in place	•	•	•	•
TÜV approved	•	•	-	-
Miscellaneous	Placement that does not cover the rear lights or registration plate. 3rd Brake light 9902 available.	Placement that does not cover the rear lights or registration plate. For hatchback and estate cars.3rd Brake light 9902 available.	Easily mounted with tightening flexibility. Sturdy strap for fixation of bikes included. For hatchback and estate cars.	Sturdy strap for fixation of bikes included. Fits sedan, hatchback and estate cars.

Car recommendation list
For information regarding which cars this bike carrier may be used on, please see the car recommendation list (pdf) available under Fitting Guides.