Holdfast Wheelie 3-Bike Carrier

Short Product Summary

The Holdfast Wheelie straps onto the externally mounted spare wheel of a 4x4 or SUV, turning it into a place to mount up to three bicycles. A ratchet buckle clamps it in place, sized for tyres as wide as 265mm, and it needs no tow hitch or roof bars to work.

Why This Product

A 4x4 with a rear-mounted spare tyre often has no tow ball free and no easy way to add a roof carrier without extra brackets. The Wheelie sidesteps both by using the spare wheel itself as the mounting point, so the bikes travel on the back of the vehicle exactly where the spare already sits. Because it clamps on with a ratchet buckle rather than bolts, fitting and removing it takes minutes rather than a workshop visit.

Key Features

• Mounts on the spare wheel – turns your externally mounted spare into a bike-carrying point
• Carries up to 3 bicycles – handles mountain bikes and road bikes together
• Heavy-duty ratchet buckle – clamps the carrier on without needing tools
• Fits wheels up to 265mm wide – covers the tyre widths found on most 4x4s and SUVs with a rear spare
• No tow hitch or roof bars needed – the spare wheel does the job instead

Ideal For

• 4x4 and SUV owners with a rear-mounted spare wheel who want a carrier that uses the spare instead of the tow ball or the roof.
• Mountain bike and road bike riders since the carrier supports both frame types.
• Anyone who would rather avoid tools at the roadside because the ratchet buckle clamps on by hand.

Local Support from 4Matt Campers

Our Cape Town team can confirm your spare wheel width suits this carrier before you order.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Holdfast
• Part Number: 223300
• Mounting: Externally mounted spare wheel, most 4x4s and SUVs
• Maximum wheel width: 265mm
• Capacity: Up to 3 bicycles
• Securing method: Heavy-duty ratchet buckle

Optional Fitment / Upgrade Notes

This carrier mounts on the spare wheel, so check these points before you order:

• Measure your spare wheel's tyre width against the 265mm maximum before you order.
• It only works on vehicles with an externally, rear-mounted spare wheel; if your spare sits elsewhere, this carrier will not suit it.
• If you do not have a rear-mounted spare, the Holdfast Boot Carrier or the tow-ball mounted 3 & 4 Bike Hanging Rack are the alternatives.

Complete Your Setup

Browse the Holdfast bike carrier range for tow-ball and boot-mounted alternatives, or see off-road recovery gear to round out your 4x4 setup.

FAQ

Which vehicles does it suit?
Most 4x4s and SUVs with an externally mounted rear spare wheel, such as the Land Cruiser, Defender, Fortuner or Pajero, as long as the spare's tyre width is within 265mm.

Do I need any tools to fit it?
No. The heavy-duty ratchet buckle clamps the carrier onto the spare wheel by hand.

How many bikes can it carry?
Up to three bicycles, supporting both mountain bikes and road bikes.

What if my vehicle doesn't have a rear-mounted spare?
Then this carrier will not suit your vehicle; look at the Holdfast Boot Carrier or the tow-ball mounted 3 & 4 Bike Hanging Rack instead.

What warranty does it come with?
Ask us about the warranty when you order and we will give you the details.