01 Mar 2021
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Menabo Stand Up 3 tailgate-mounted bike rack for Volkswagen Caddy 2K Life

Showroom: Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania

On a Volkswagen Caddy Life 1.6 we fitted a Menabo Stand Up 3 tailgate-mounted bike rack for three bikes, in our SuportBicicleta.ro shop in Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

In brief

Car: Volkswagen Caddy Life 1.6, 2K generation.
Fitted: a Menabo Stand Up 3 rack for 3 bikes, tailgate-mounted.
Capacity: the rack carries 45 kg, and the Caddy tailgate can take a maximum load of 45 kg.
Fitting: the rack attaches at 6 points with straps, and the bikes are secured with clamps.

About the car: Volkswagen Caddy 2K Life 1.6

The Caddy 2K is the 3rd generation of the Caddy, launched in October 2003 and built in Poznan from November 2003. It has two body lengths, standard and Maxi, and the Life is the passenger version, with two sliding doors. The Caddy received a facelift at the end of 2010, with a new front end and new headlights and grille.

On the Caddy tailgate, the maximum load is 45 kg, according to the VW body builders' guide. The weight of the rack and the bikes is carried by the tailgate, so the total must stay under this limit. For a tailgate-mounted rack, this is the first calculation to make before fitting.

What we fitted on this Caddy Life

The rack is the Menabo Stand Up 3 bike rack for 3 bikes, mounted on the tailgate or boot lid. It fits on the boot lid or tailgate at 6 points with dedicated straps, and the scratch-protection system protects the bodywork and the bike frames. The rack folds, so it can be packed away when you are not using it.

The bikes are secured with dedicated clamps on the frame and wheels, and the bikes do not touch each other. For e-bikes and fat bikes, see the category of tailgate bike racks and check the product page of each model to see whether it accepts these bikes. The Menabo Stand Up 3 rack does not take e-bikes or fat bikes. You will find the fitting instructions below as a PDF, and the steps are also in the tailgate bike rack fitting guide.

Video: Menabo Stand Up 3 on the tailgate – video

Menabo Stand Up 3 bike rack on the tailgate of a Volkswagen Caddy Life 1.6, photo 1

Menabo Stand Up 3 bike rack on the tailgate of a Volkswagen Caddy Life 1.6, photo 2

Technical details and what to watch for

Calculation: the rack carries 45 kg. The weight of the three bikes must stay within this limit.
Three bikes: the rack carries 3 bikes, and the bikes do not touch each other.
Anti-theft lock: the rack has no lock included. A lock for the bikes is optional.
Frames: the rack suits all frame diameters.
Visibility: with the bikes on the tailgate, check that the tail lights and the number plate stay visible.
Fitting: check the tightness of the 6 strap points before every trip.

Instructions and documents

Frequently asked questions

How much weight does the Menabo Stand Up 3 rack carry on the tailgate of a Volkswagen Caddy Life?

The Menabo Stand Up 3 carries 45 kg, and the Volkswagen Caddy 2K tailgate can take a maximum load of 45 kg, according to the VW body builders' guide. Both limits must be observed when fitting.

How many bikes does the Menabo Stand Up 3 carry on a Volkswagen Caddy Life?

The Menabo Stand Up 3 carries 3 bikes, and the bikes do not touch each other. The total weight of the three bikes must stay under 45 kg, the rack's limit.

Can the Menabo Stand Up 3 carry e-bikes?

The Menabo Stand Up 3 rack does not take e-bikes or fat bikes. For e-bikes and fat bikes, see the category of tailgate bike racks and check the product page of each model to see whether it accepts these bikes.