Thule 933 xt carrier

Barrington Caldbar · Sep 23, 2023

Having trouble fitting the 933 xt carrier. The handle that you press down that clamps the carrier onto the towbar will not completely close downwards to secure the carrier on the towball. The instructions say 47kg of downward pressure is required to close it but is impossible to physically close it without damaging it. Anyone else had similar issues, or does it simply not fit, I wonder?

Viktorgeorge · Sep 23, 2023

Barrington Caldbar said:
Having trouble fitting the 933 xt carrier. The handle that you press down that clamps the carrier onto the towbar will not completely close downwards to secure the carrier on the towball. The instructions say 47kg of downward pressure is required to close it but is impossible to physically close it without damaging it. Anyone else had similar issues, or does it simply not fit, I wonder?

Stating perhaps the obvious, but have you tried adjusting the mechanism with the small knurled knob near the handle? I had to adjust mine to get the optimum fit.

Barrington Caldbar · Sep 23, 2023

Yes, I have opened it out as far as it goes. I assume you have the same carrier and it fits okay?

Peter84 · Sep 23, 2023

No issues with this bike carrier. Requires some force, need to put my full weight (I’m not that heavy though) on the lever.

Sad · Sep 23, 2023

Lift up the rear edge of the rack as your pushing the handle down :thumb

Pombear4 · Sep 23, 2023

We don’t have the easy fold but the velospace and seems to have the same way of fitting. My husband has to put all his body weight on it. You do need to make sure it is level on the ball. often I will hold the rack and he will press the lever down.

Viktorgeorge · Sep 23, 2023

Barrington Caldbar said:
Yes, I have opened it out as far as it goes. I assume you have the same carrier and it fits okay?

I have the 933 XT2 but othwerwise yes and yes it fits OK.

CamperFam · Sep 23, 2023

Sad said:
Lift up the rear edge of the rack as your pushing the handle down

This is the right answer.
We had similar. In short, lift it up so that it tilts 'upwards' a bit more.

Barrington Caldbar · Sep 24, 2023

Thanks for all comments. I have managed to get the carrier onto the towbar. It does need a lot of force. Am I right in thinking you can remove the two plastic end caps to give enough tilt to allow the rear door to open fully?

Barrington Caldbar · Sep 24, 2023

Plastic cap here

Peter84 · Sep 25, 2023

Barrington Caldbar said:
Thanks for all comments. I have managed to get the carrier onto the towbar. It does need a lot of force. Am I right in thinking you can remove the two plastic end caps to give enough tilt to allow the rear door to open fully?

Yes, that's right. If removed it can fully tilt and you can open the tail gate. Be careful with your bikes tough because they'll hit the ground