Why it's important to select the correct vehicle and tyre size
Vehicle
There are a surprising number of vehicles that cannot use traditional snowchains, the types that put chain on the inside of the wheel as well as on the tread. This is usually because there is not enough space between the wheels and the shock absorbers; this can be a problem for ordinary SUVs and 4x4s as well as for high performance cars.
You will find this important information in your car handbook - please check this before using your snowchains! Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide.
Tyre size
Please also check your tyre size - if you buy incorrectly-sized chains they will be either too tight or too loose.
Ladder track chains
The good news is that car handbooks usually only refer to "traditional snowchains". Ladder track chains such as the Polaire GRIP and Spikes-Spider range only put chain over the tyre tread, so are not subject to these restrictions. They are also ideal for use on rear wheel drives where there is minimal space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch.
Your vehicle
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport five door (1997 to 2007)
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport five door (1997 to 2007)
It's really important to select the correct vehicle, paying attention to the year of the manufacture
BUZZ RACK V-Buzz 2 bike tow ball carrier no. BRH002
Our Price
£59.95
RRP: £72.50
Code: BRH002
Overview:
The V-Buzz (formerly called Gazelle) is quick to fit and takes up very little space.
If you want a budget rack that you can keep in the boot ready for any trip the V-Buzz is ideal.
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The V-Buzz (formerly called Gazelle) is quick to fit and takes up very little space.
If you want a budget rack that you can keep in the boot ready for any trip the V-Buzz is ideal.
The V-Buzz (formerly called Gazelle) is light, quick to fit and folds up small. It's ideal for keeping in the car ready for local bike rides and picking up the kids' bikes.
It's supplied fully assembled and is very easy to fit; just snap the handle down to fasten it to your tow ball then tighten the knob to secure it in place. It's even lockable using a padlock (not supplied).
Specifications:
- Max load capacity: 30kg
- Weight: 5.0kg
- Quick and easy to fit - no tools required
- The adjustable bike frame holders have soft rubber straps to secure bikes
- Supplied with an additional safety strap to secure the bikes - thread it through all the bike wheels to prevent swaying and friction damage
- Can be locked to the tow bar with a padlock (not supplied)
- The arms are positioned 48.7cm apart (measured from the outer edges)
- Approved to ISO standard R18-904-4
We recommend securing your bikes with a cable lock. A lighting board is usually required (listed below). You might need to use a 'frame adapter' (listed below) if you are carrying bikes with non-standard frames.
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BUZZ RACK V-Buzz 2 Bike Carrier
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The maximum permitted load you can carry is also determined by your nose weight; you will need to check you don’t exceed this before using any tow ball mounted bike carrier.
Maximum number of bikes2 Maximum bike weight15kg Maximum load capacity30kg Integrated lighting boardNo Fits bolt on tow ballYes Fits swan neck / detachable tow ballYes Possible to tow when in useNo Tilting MechanismNo tilting / sliding mechanism Tow Bar to carrier lockNo. we recommend using a padlock (not supplied) Carrier to bike lockNo. we recommend using a cable lock (available separately) BrandBuzz Rack Guarantee3 years Width150mm. (folded) Height760mm. (folded) Depth125mm. (folded) Weight5kg ColourBlack
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We offer our existing customers a full "Next Day if possible" spares service, and will cannibalise new stock as required to find you the parts you need. To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.
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Deciding which bike carriers to buy is not always easy, especially as you may not have had experience of using bike carriers before. We hope that our buying guides provide useful guidance about which bike carrier 'strategy' will be most appropriate for your circumstances, as well as highlighting the best features of particular models. We also have troubleshooting FAQs - for example, some customers struggle at first to fit four bikes onto a tow ball carrier, and wonder whether a different carrier would allow the bikes to be spaced wider apart. (It won't, but we have some good tips which make bike fitting much easier.)
Our bike carriers Exchange Scheme covers roof mounting and tow ball mounting bike carriers only. Rear door mounting / strap on carriers are not included, and nor are roof bars. It allows you to exchange within 90 days of invoice date. Most exchanges are for roof mounting upgrades, or are tow ball carriers with very basic tilting systems being exchanged for easy to use sliding / tilting carriers.
These are the rules of the bike carriers Exchange Scheme:
- You are allowed one exchange only.
- The original equipment must be in "as new" condition, subject only to fair wear and tear.
- The replacement items must be different models from the originals.
- The replacement items must not be part of a package deal or be from our Bargains section.
- Roof bars are never part of the Exchange Scheme.
This is how the exchange scheme works:
- We charge in full for the replacement items, including the appropriate carriage charge and a charge for any packaging needed for the return of the originals.
- We pay the return carriage costs.
- When the originals arrive back here we refund you for their invoice value but you won't get back more than the invoice value of the replacements. In other words, if the replacements are cheaper than the originals we won't be giving you "extra cash back".
Please note that we can only collect exchange scheme items from mainland UK.
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Delivery charges and arrangements:
We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.
These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.
This Item |
Express Delivery |
£ 9.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 6.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Delivery of other items
Small items & Spare parts |
Express delivery |
£ 6.95 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard delivery |
£ 4.95 |
3 to 4 working days |
Roof boxes |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 14.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Dropracks and Roof tents |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
2 working days |
Delivery times
Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).
Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.
Small and Standard Sized Items |
Order by 4pm for same day despatch |
Roof Boxes, Dropracks and Roof Tents |
Order by 1pm for same day despatch |
Delivery FAQs
When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.
What about Next Working Day delivery?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.
Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.
Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.
Payment options:
We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".
Secure payments
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Bike carriers with 7 pin plugs
Wheel support bike carriers which are supplied with 7 pin plugs usually only include rear lights, brake lights and indicator lights, which is why they are often called ‘3 function lights’.
Unusually, Thule bike carriers with 7 pin plugs also include a fog light; this works when plugged into 7 pin electrics, but it does not work when plugged into 13 pin electrics via an adapter.
Bike carriers with 13 pin plugs
Bike carriers which are supplied with 13 pin plugs include a fog light and reversing light, as well as rear lights, brake lights and indicator lights – which is why they are often called ‘5 function lights’.
If these are plugged into 13 pin electrics then all 5 functions will work.
If they are plugged into 7 pin electrics via an adapter then the fog light should work, but the reversing light on the bike carrier will not work.
Please note
These notes assume that your tow bar electrics have been wired correctly!
Tow bar wiring in the digital age is much more complicated than it used to be when everything was analogue. Our experience is that if you are having lighting problems, e.g. a fog light does not work in 7 pin tow bar electrics, the problem is much more likely to be caused by the wiring, not by a dud bulb in the bike carrier.
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Fitting PDFs BUZZ RACK V-Buzz 2 - How to fit
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Description
Videos
Specifications
Spare parts
Our 90 day Exchange Scheme
Delivery charges and Payment options
7 pin or 13 pin tow bar electrics?
Fitting instructions and videos