Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- 3 Bikes
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 2 Straps
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
This trunk rack is perfect for carrying 3 bikes on your sedan, station wagon, or SUV. It attaches easily with 2 rubber-coated straps that let you raise your trunk or hatch without removing it from your Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. Fits over most spoilers.
Features:
- Hanging bike rack lets you carry 3 bikes on your vehicle's trunk
- Arched body fits over most types of spoilers
- 2 Padded arms with cradle indentions and padded straps secure bikes by the frame
- Adjust independently to keep bikes level during transport
- 2 Straps with rubber-coated hooks let you quickly secure rack to your vehicle
- Torque limiting knobs provide audible click when straps are tight
- Hooks in bottom legs let you open trunk with the rack installed
- Rubber foot pads adjust to the shape of your trunk and protect vehicle from damage
- One-Key System locks and cable lock deter theft of the rack and your bikes
- Arms fold down for compact storage
- Black and gray aluminum construction is lightweight and corrosion resistant
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Carrying capacity: 3 bikes
- Weight capacity (per bike): 33 lbs
- Dimensions: 31-1/2" long x 30-3/4" wide x 33" tall
- Carrier weight: 18.2 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
995005 Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes
Replaces Thule TH9002PRO
Item # TH56BV
Customer Satisfaction Score:
88% were satisfied with this product
12% of customers were not satisfied
- Defective
- Did not fit
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms - TH56BV
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (10 Customer Reviews)
This trunk rack is perfect for carrying 3 bikes on your sedan, station wagon, or SUV. It attaches easily with 2 rubber-coated straps that let you raise your trunk or hatch without removing it from your vehicle. Fits over most spoilers.by: Bart 12/15/2022
Best bike rack ever
by: Claus09/02/2022
2009 Infiniti FX35
by: Laura 08/23/2021
by: Sal0341 2024 Honda Accord04/18/2024
Ordered for a 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid and it fits perfectly. Carrier feels solid and was easy to put together and mount on vehicle.
by: Joseph07/07/2021
Originally I was looking to put a hitch on my 2021 jeep renegade sport for a hitch mount bike rack, after seeing that I would either have to remove seam sealer and drill holes in my rear subframe (this is not a good option living in the rust belt), or remove my entire back bumper off and cut holes in it for the factory style hitch, and still have a rack that is illegal and blocks my license plate/brake lights turn signals I decided to look at different options. A roof rack is a little too high to lift a bike on comfortably. This thule outway platform 2 takes about 10 minutes to install correctly, and is solid and holds the bike securely, and the rack locks to the vehicle, and also the bikes lock to the rack no extra purchases required (comes with 2 keys and plastic spoiler supports). I have driven 80mph over potholes and bumps, also on extreme hills and has held securely.
by: BillGBW07/03/2022
Great bike rack. The cable and hook system is extremely strong and tight and being bike to open the trunk with the rack attached (but without bike) is a godsend for packing. Assembly is somewhat difficult due to Thule’s IKEA-style picture instructions. Watching the video is essential. Once assembled, however, attaching and locking the rack in place is pretty simple. Be sure to wash and dry hooks, bumpers, and car surfaces to avoid scratches!
by: David 07/17/2021
The rear hatch mounted rack fit my X3 just as your website indicated - the technician who described how this rack would fit. I'm impressed with how well it is designed to be stable and to not impact the plastic spoiler above the rear window.
by: Tri08/23/2021
Great product. Packaging came damaged but product looked ok.
by: Ray 07/26/2021
by: Neal 03/10/2023
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