Thule Hangon Tilt product code: 972

**Specifications**
Max number of bikes	3
Max bike weight	15kg
Load capacity	45kg
Dimensions	48 x 55 x 76cm
Folded dimensions	48 x 16 x 81cm
Weight	7.2kg
Frame dimensions	All sizes down to 20” junior bikes
Wheel mounting on adjustable holders	N/a
Tilt function (with bikes)	Yes
Rear lights adapter required	Thule light board
Lockable bike-to-rack adapter required	Thule cable lock
Lockable rack-to-vehicle adapter required	Thule lock 957
Fits cars with exterior spare tyre	No

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The Thule HangOn 972 is a basic and easy-to-use bike rack for 3 bikes with a tilting feature that will allow you to access the boot of a car.

Reflectors on the arm endcaps provide extra safety in traffic.
Strap provided for securing of the bikes.
Folds flat for easy storage, compact enough to be kept in the trunk of the car.
Simple spanner provided tightens bolt to secure rack to tow ball.
Rubber frame holders keep the bikes firmly in place while protecting the frames from scratches and marks.
Strong coupling that needs no pre-adjustment for fixing.
Carrier lockable on tow bar with accessory Thule Lock 957.
Use Thule Bike Frame Adapter 982 for fitting of bikes with non-standard frames (e.g. ladies’ bikes, BMXs, downhill bikes.

Fixed Point

A system whereby a stud is threaded into a factory fitting point in the roofline.

Pros: Very neat and a reasonable load limit.
Cons: No flexibility as to where racks sit on the roof.

Raised Roof Rail

Roof racks fit to a factory fitted raised rail on the roof.

Pros: High load limit and flexibility as to where racks can be placed. No contact with paintwork.
Cons: Some rails are quite short and are positioned towards the rear of the vehicle. Always check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maximum load rating.

Solid Rail

Roof racks fit to a factory fitted raised rail on the roof.

Pros: Neat, low profile, no contact with paintwork and flexible positioning of racks.
Cons: Some rails are quite short and are positioned towards the rear of the vehicle. Always check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maximum load rating.

Door Mount

Foot sits directly on the paintwork with a clamp that sits in the top of the doorframe.

Pros: A very popular style used when no other options available from the vehicle’s manufacturer.
Cons: Contacts paintwork, typically lower load limits.

Gutter Mount

Old Skool style becoming less common as vehicle manufacturers do away with rain gutters.

Pros: Easy to fit and high load limits.
Cons: You need to buy locking knobs as an accessory with the Thule brand.

Thule Hangon Tilt product code: 972

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R3790.00

Accessories

Thule 982 ladies bike adapter 982

Holdfast Base plate extension 220810

Thule Cable lock 538

Thule Lightboard 976

Thule Lightboard adapter 9761

Thule Lock for the ride on and hang on 957

Holdfast Number-plate holder 293110