Expert Answers about Roof Bike Racks
Roof Rack Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for up to 4 Bikes for 2012 Toyota Prius- Please check with your owners manual to make sure that the cargo that you plan to carry on your the roof of your Prius does not exceed the manufacturers recommendations, or void your warranty.
To carry bikes on the roof of your 2012 Toyota Prius you would first need a roof rack system. To accommodate the weight of up to 4 bikes I would recommend the a Yakima Roof Mount System consisting of part # Y00409, # Y00699, # Y00605, # Y00124. This Yakima Roof Rack system has a carrying capacity of 12
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Carrying 2 Bikes on the Roof and 2 Bikes on the Back of a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen- The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is not a very wide car so getting 4 bikes onto the roof might prove to be difficult and they might not fit. You might also exceed the roof weight carrying capacity with 4 bikes loaded. If it were me, I would use a combination of roof mount bike racks and a trunk mount bike rack and basically carry two on the top and two on the back.
If your Jetta does not have crossbars that run side to side on the roof but does have side rails that run front to back, you
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Roof Rack Bike Rack for a Thule Xsporter Ladder Rack on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma- The Thule Sidearm, # TH594XT, will fit the Xsporter ladder rack # TH500 without the need for other accessories or adapters. We also have the Big Mouth # TH599XTR but you would need adapter # Xadapt2 to fit the Xsporter bars. And we also have the Criterium, # TH598, which requires adapter # Xadapt8, to install to the Xsporter bars.
All other Thule racks require removing the front wheel to mount the bikes. I have linked instructions and some videos for you.
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Will the Rola Roof Rack Mount Bike Rack Fit Non-Quick Release Bikes- Yes, you can use a regular bike or a quick release bike on the Rola fork mount bike rack # 59875. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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Adapting Thule Sidearm Roof-Mount Bike Carrier, # TH594, to Crossbars on 2013 Subaru Outback- I spoke to my contact at Thule about the fit issue you are experiencing with your Sidearm rooftop bike carrier not working with the rear crossbar width on your 2013 Subaru Outback. If you own the now-discontinued version of this rack, part # TH594, rather than the current TH594XT, there will be a fit issue with your crossbars. Current production of this bike carrier can accommodate wider crossbars than the original version.
My contact provided me with the replacement parts you will need to ad
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Can Swagman Roof Bike Carrier, Part # S64720, Mount on Curt Folding Cargo Carrier, Part # C18132- The Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier, part # S64720, is designed as a universal-mount bike carrier that can be adapted to most brands and types of roof rack cross bars. Since it uses 3-1/8-inch wide u-bolt hardware to secure the wheel tray to the mounting surface it can be fitted to a variety of crossbars, including the wider aerodynamic type and most factory bars.
I pulled a sample from our warehouse and took measurements. The assembled Swagman wheel tray is only 54 inches long, so it would not
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Frame-Mount Roof Bike Rack Recommendation for a Bike with Metal Fenders- I have a solution for you, but I would not recommend you use a wheel mount roof bike rack with a bike that has a fenders. You could damage the fender and/or possibly lose the bike in transport as well.
I think a frame mount bike rack like the Thule Big Mouth Roof Mounted Bike Rack # TH599XTR would be your best choice. This rack secures to the frame of the bike and would not interfere with any fenders.
I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
The lock cores a
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Roof Mount Bike Rack for the Factory Roof Rack on a 2013 Subaru Outback- The Big Mouth # TH599XTR requires the Ride-On adapter # TH532 to install to the factory roof rack on your 2013 Subaru Outback. An adapter to make the rack a direct fit is not available. However, you can use the Sidearm # TH594XT without the need for any adapters. This rack holds the front wheel, rather than the frame like on the Big Mouth. I have included links to the instructions and a video review for you.
Or, for a similar rack to the Big Mouth that will fit the factory rack, take a look a
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Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack to Carry a Tandem Bike on a 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon- The slots on the Thule AeroBlade bars, # THARB47, extend all the way to the end caps so you technically could place an item there. However if you where to place a bike in that location it may stick out too far on the outside of the vehicle making clearance an issue so you have to be aware of that when loaded. In order to use the R4 bike rack with the AeroBlade bars you will also need kit # RKY0513.
You could probably put another 2 bikes on the roof for a total of 3 but having 4 bikes could po
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Largest Downtube Size Compatible with Frame Clamp on Swagman # S64720 Rooftop Bike Carrier- I spoke with my contact at Swagman, who tells me that the clamp on the Swagman # S64720 Rooftop Bike Carrier will accommodate round bike frame downtubes up to 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Using this rack on oval downtubes is not recommended.
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Will the Yakima HighRoller Roof Mounted Bike Carrier fit Thule/Rhino Rack Aero Bars- Yes, the Yakima HighRoller Roof Mounted Bike Carrier # Y02091 that you referenced will work on the Thule/Rhino Rack aero style bars as long as you use a Universal MightyMount Kit # Y03590.
I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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What is the Maximum Crossbar Distance the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier S64720 will Fit- The # S64720 Swagman upright rooftop bike carrier will fit cross bar spreads from 24 to 36 inches. If you need more length to accommodate the rails on top of your camper, we also offer the Yakima HighRoller rack # Y02091, which will fit crossbar spreads up to 45 inches.
I am including links to videos showcasing both racks, as well as the installation instructions for you to reference if needed.
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Roof Mount Bike Carriers for 2013 Subaru Outback with Factory Side Rails and Crossbars- All versions of the 2013 Subaru Outback wagons include their unique factory roof rack system that uses pivoting crossbars that can fold into the side rails when not in use to help reduce wind drag and allow the best possible fuel economy. Just as a side note please be aware that Subaru lists the maximum roof weight load as 150 lbs.
The Thule Sidearm Carrier, part # TH594XT, will fit your Outback. The Sidearm includes universal mounting hardware that is designed to fit a range of different cro
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Will the Rhino-Rack Roof Mount Bike Rack # RBC035 Fit a Rola Roof Rack on a 2010 Toyota Camry- The Rhino-Rack bike rack # RBC035 will fit round, square, aero/elliptical and most factory crossbars as long as those bars are no more than 3-1/8 inches wide and have a center to center spread of 21-1/2 to 40 inches. The Rola roof rack bars are 3-1/8 inches wide so it would be a tight fit but should work fine for you. I have included a link to the instructions for the bike rack.
There are 2 Rola roof racks available for the 2012 Toyota Camry sedan. We have # 59804 which uses the RM mounting s
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Is the Rocky Mounts R4 Bike Rack # RKY0512 Compatible with the SportRack Frontier Roof Rack- Yes, the SportRack Frontier Roof Rack, # A21009N, is compatible with the RockMounts TandemMount R4 Bike Rack, # RKY0512.
The R4 bike rack was designed to work specifically with Thule square crossbars and since Sportrack is a division of Thule, the SportRack crossbars have the same dimensions as the Thule square crossbars.
I have attached a video demonstration of the R4 bike rack being installed on a set of square crossbars for you to check out.
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Recommendations for Roof-Mounted Bike Rack On 1999 Volvo V70- Our most popular roof-mounted bike rack is the Swagman Upright Roof-Mounted Bike Rack # S64720. It carries 1 bike with a clamp that attaches to most bike frames, so you will not need to remove the wheel. This rack attaches to Thule, Yakima, and most factory roof rack load bars and holds bike tires up to 3 inches wide.
The U-bolt size for this rack is 3-1/8 inches wide by 1-7/8 inches tall. As long as your crossbars fall within those dimensions, this rack will be a solid fit for your vehicle.
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Thule Roof Rack Mount Bike Racks that Can be Locked and Fit a 2013 Subaru Impreza- There are several Thule roof mount bike racks that will fit the factory crossbars on a 2013 Subaru Impreza. Some will require an adapter to fit. First we have the Sidearm, # TH594XT, that actually clamps down on the front wheel so you do not have to take it off. This rack is lockable using the One-Key system # TH512. I have linked a video and instructions for you.
The Domestique # TH513 that you referenced will also fit and can be locked with TH512. These 2 racks do NOT require an adapter but
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Cross Bar Length Needed to Install RockyMounts TandemMount R4 Bike Rack RKY0512 on a 2012 Acura TSX- It sounds like you are using the Thule Crossroads roof rack kit which includes parts # THLB50, and # TH450 on top of your 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon.
In order to mount the # RKY0512 tandem bike rack on the outside edge of your cross bars, you would need to have 5-1/2 inches of bar protruding past the roof rack feet. I did the math on the combination of the 50 inch cross bars and the section of the feet which holds the bars, and it looks like you would only end up with around 2 inches of bar
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Bike Rack and Ski Carrier Options for a 2010 Toyota Prius with Glass Roof- We do have option that will allow you to carry skis and bikes with your 2010 Toyota Prius with the panoramic or solar roof, but there are no ski/bike rack combination options for the roof or trunk of your vehicle.
Instead, I recommend installing a roof rack like the Yakima Q Tower roof rack which consists of two 58 inch crossbars, # Y00409, the Q99 Q Clips, # Y00699, the Q5 Q Clips, # Y00605, and the Q Tower Feet, # Y00124. This roof rack is compatible with your glass roof, however, you will
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Roof Rack Cross Bars Needed to Install Thule Tandem Roof Mounted Bike Rack TH558P on a 2004 BMW X3- The # TH558P Thule tandem rooftop bike rack will fit on either the round Yakima bars or the square Thule bars. Your 2004 BMW X3 should already have factory side rails that run front to back, so you would only need to get a cross bar kit that clamps to these side rails.
The compatible Thule kit would be part # TH45050 and the Yakima kit would include parts # Y00409 and #, Y00138. The Thule kit includes locks, but you would need to get part # Y07202 to lock the Yakima bars to the roof of the
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Is RockyMounts Euro Bike Carrier, Part # RKY1103, Compatible with Rola Sport Roof Rack, Part # 59802- Yes, the RockyMounts Euro PitchFork bike carrier, part # RKY1103, is compatible with the T-slots on the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack, part # 59802.
This Rola roof rack is intended for applications on the 2004 Honda Accord 4-door with no existing roof side rails or crossbars. As long as your Accord is the 4-door with naked roof, these two items will be fully compatible both with your vehicle and with each other. I have included a video link for the RockyMounts carrier showing installation on a
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Will the Swagman Roof Mounted Bike Rack Fit Factory Crossbars on a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan- The u-bolts that are used to mount the Swagman bike rack, # S64720, will fit on crossbars that are less than 3-1/8 inches wide x 1-7/8 inches tall. You will need to measure the factory crossbars on your van to determine if the u-bolts will fit around them.
A similar rack that is a direct fit to the factory crossbars on your van is the Thule Criterium, # TH598. I have linked instructions and videos for both bike racks for you to view.
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Can a Tandem Bike be Carried on the Roof of a 2002 Subaru Forester with Factory Roof Rack- I do have a solution for you that will allow you to carry your tandem bike with your 2002 Subaru Forester. However, at this time, none of the racks for tandem bikes will fit the factory roof rack on your vehicle.
What I recommend is to install a trailer hitch, # 36311, and then use a hitch mount bike rack, # RKY1031, which is designed to carry a tandem bike. I have included a link to the installation details for the hitch and rack and videos for both showing typical installations.
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Additional Items Needed to Mount the Swagman Rooftop Bike Rack to a 2011 Toyota Corolla- The Swagman Rooftop Bike Rack, # S64720, mounts to crossbars that run side to side on a vehicles roof. As long as your 2011 Toyota Corolla has a roof rack with crossbars that run side to side, then you will not need any additional items to mount the bike rack.
I am not aware of a factory roof rack option for the Toyota Corolla, so if you need a roof rack, then I would recommend going with the Rola Sports Series Roof Rack, # 59805. This roof rack includes elliptical crossbars that are more ae
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Will the Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Rack Fit a 2013 Honda CR-V- I checked with RockyMounts and the TieRod, # RKY1012, will fit the factory crossbars on the 2013 Honda CR-V. I have linked a video review and the instructions for you.
The TieRod is also available in red, # RKY1016, silver, # RKY1014, pink, # RKY1026, green, # RKY1024, blue, # RKY1028, yellow, # RKY1020, and orange, # RKY1022.
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Will the Thule Echelon Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit Factory Crossbars on a 2009 Audi Q5- It is possible that you can fit the Thule Echelon bike rack # TH518 on the factory crossbars on your 2009 Audi Q5 by using an adapter # THXADAPT9. To determine if the adapter will fit your crossbars you will need to measure them. The large clamp in the adapter will fit around bars up to 3-1/2 inches wide.
The T-bolts for the front attachment point are meant to slide into the top channel on the bars. The head on these is 3/4 inches square so the channel will need to be able to accept this siz
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Will SportRack Nomad Roof-Mounted Bike Rack # ABR611 Fit on 2009 BMW 3 Series- Based on the crossbar specifications of your 2009 BMW 3 Series (2-1/2 inches wide, 1-1/2 inches high), you should have no problem using the SportRack Nomad Roof-Mounted Bike Rack # ABR611 on your vehicle. Sportrack did not have the maximum crossbar height measurements, but we went into our warehouse and measured the mounting hardware to ensure it would fit your 1-1/2 inch tall crossbars. The rack has a maximum crossbar capacity of 3-1/2 inches which is well within the scope of your crossbars.
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Will Yakima FrontLoader Roof Bike Carrier, part # Y02103 Fit Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Crossbars?- Yes, this Yakima FrontLoader roof mount bike rack, part # Y02103, will fit your RhinoRack heavy duty Crossbars. I did a test fit myself, and while the fit is snug, the FrontLoader does accommodate the heavy-duty crossbars. I have included a video showing how these parts fit together.
Yakima designed this bike rack with a universal mounting system - no adapters or add-on parts are required to mount to most factory, round or square crossbars. Your RhinoRack Heavy Duty Crossbars will fit the Yak
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Swagman Fork Mounted Roof Bike Rack Recommendation for a Honda Element- Swagman does make a roof mounted bike rack that is a fork mounted bike rack. Check out the Swagman Fork Down # S64710. This rack will install onto most OEM bars and Thule square bars. I attached a review video for this bike rack for you to check out also.
If you do not have factory cross bars on your vehicle email me back with the year of your Honda Element and I will recommend you a roof rack that is compatible with this bike rack.
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Will the Yakima Boa Roof Rack Bike Carrier Fit on a 2008 Toyota Highlander- The Yakima Boa roof mounted bike carrier, # Y02065, can be used on the roof of your 2008 Toyota Highlander as long as you have a set of aftermarket round or square cross bars on the roof.
If you do not have aftermarket cross bars or side rails, the Boa can be used with a Yakima roof rack system part # Y00409, #Y00124, and 2 of the # Y00699 Q Clips to carry your road bike.
If you have raised side rails on your Highlander, you can use the Yakima RailGrab roof rack, # Y00409, # Y00138, to ins
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Toyota Venza with a Factory Roof Rack- We have two Thule roof mounted bike racks that, according to Thule, will fit on the factory crossbars on your 2013 Toyota Venza. For a wheel mount style bike rack, you will want to look at the Thule Sidearm, # TH594XT. For a fork mount bike rack, look at the Thule Domestique, # TH513. These two bike racks use universal mounting hardware that can accommodate wider factory style crossbars.
I have attached the installation instructions and videos of both bike racks for you to check out.
If
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Will the Swagman Fork Down Bike Rack fit Factory Rails of a 2005 Honda Element- The Fork Style Roof Mounted Bike Rack - Swagman Fork Down, # S64710, is designed to fit best with Thule (square bars) and most OEM factory cross bars (that run side to side). I spoke with my contact at Swagman and he stated that the width of the u-bolts used to secure the rack to the cross bars are 3-3/8 inches and it will best fit cross bars no wider than 3 inches. As long as your cross bars are under that, the rack will fit your Toyota 4Runner. I have included a link to the installation detail
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What Single-Bike Roof Mounted Bike Carrier Fits 2007 Toyota RAV4- For your 2007 Toyota RAV4, the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier # S64720 is a compatible 1-bike carrier as long as you have crossbars on your vehicle that are no larger than 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall. The crossbars of the roof rack would be the bars that run side to side. I have included instructions for the proper installation of this product as well as a link to a review video.
If you have a naked roof with no side rails running front to back, I recommend the Rhino-Rack 2500 Aero
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Will RockyMounts JawBridge Roof Mounted Bike Carrier Fit a 2 Inch Square Crossbar- Yes, the u-bolts on the RockyMounts JawBridge # RKY0412 will fit around a 2 inch wide crossbar. I have included a link to a video that shows a typical installation for you to view.
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Honda CR-V with a Factory Roof Rack- It is possible to use the Thule Big Mouth Bike Rack, # TH599XTR, with the factory roof rack on your 2013 Honda CR-V, but you will need to use the Thule Ride-On Adapter, # TH532. This would essentially add a set of Thule square load bars on top of your factory crossbars. I have attached a photo showing what the Ride-On adapter looks like when mounted on factory crossbars.
If you do not like the look of the Ride-On adapter, then the Yakima FrontLoader, # Y02103, would work well with your facto
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Will the Swagman Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2010 Mazda5 with Rola Roof Rack- The crossbars on the Rola roof rack # 59834 are 3-1/8 inches wide and the Swagman bike rack # S64720 will fit bars up to 3-1/8 inches wide. So it will be a tight fit but it will fit. I have included links to instructions and a video for you to view.
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Will the Yakima BOA fit the crossbar of 2005 Subaru Forester- According to our friends at Yakima, the Boa Roof Mounted Bike Carrier you referenced, part # Y02065 will not fit on the factory crossbars on your Forester, as they are too large in diameter.
Your best bet would be to go with a rack that fits your OE crossbars. If you like the fork-mount type rack, Yakima recommends their ForkLift, part # Y02098. The Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 is a good choice if you do not care to remove the front wheel to transport your bike.
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Will the Thule Sidearm Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Subaru Outback with Factory Crossbars- I checked with Thule and the Sidearm bike rack # TH594XT is listed as a direct fit to the factory crossbars that run side to side on a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon. I have included links to the instructions and a video review for you.
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Will a Tandem Bike Fit on the Yakima High Roller Wheel Mount Roof Mounted Bike Carrier- We do have tandem roof rack bike racks, but the HighRoller, # Y02091, will not accommodate the additional wheel base length of a tandem bike.
In the Yakima brand we have the SideWinder Roof Mounted Tandem Bike Carrier, # Y02071, which is compatible with tandem bikes and Yakima round and Thule square crossbars. We have a video review, see link, that shows this bike rack in use.
Next, we have the Thule tandem bike rack, # TH558P, which has a tray that is 75" long and should work with your ta
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for an Audi Q5 with Factory Roof Rack- The roof mounted bike rack that I would recommend for your Audi Q5 is the Thule Sidearm Wheel-Mount Bike Rack, # TH594XT. According to Thule, this bike rack will fit on the factory roof rack of the Audi Q5 without the need for an additional adapter.
This is a wheel-mount bike rack which does not require you to remove your from wheel to load the bike. I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out as well as a video.
If you prefer the fork-mounted style bike racks that
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Will the Swagman Roof Mount Bike Rack # S64720 Fit a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon- The Swagman roof mount bike Rack # S64720 uses u-bolts to mount to crossbars. The u-bolts are 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall. Measure the crossbars on your 2010 Subaru Outback and if they are less than these measurements the rack will fit. I have included links to the instructions and a video review for you.
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What is the Distance Between the Mounting Bracket Holes on the RockyMounts JawBridge- I went out into our warehouse and pulled a RockyMounts JawBridge Roof Mounted Bike Carrier # RKY0412 to measure and found that the distance between the bolt holes is 3-7/8 inches measured from the inner edges of the holes and the distance between the bolt holes measured on center is 4-1/4 inches (check out the video to see this measurement).
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Will 3 Swagman Roof Mount Bike Racks # S64720 Fit a 1999 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport- The mounting hardware on the Swagman roof mount bike rack # S64720 will fit on crossbars that are up to 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall. If your Subaru does not have crossbars that run side to side you will need to add them first, see link.
Putting 3 of these racks on the roof and 3 bikes is possible but it could be a tight fit, especially if all three bikes are the same size and the handle bars would touch (which would require further spacing of the bike racks).
What you can do i
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Compatibility of Swagman Rooftop Bike Rack # S64720 with Rola Roof Rack on 2011 KIA Soul- According to my Swagman rep, their # S64720 will work great with a BMX bike with tires up to 3 inches wide.
The U-bolts used by the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier are a bit more than 3-1/8 inches wide, and the Rola Crossbars used on the # 59842 are exactly 3-1/8 inches wide. The rack should work just fine with the Rola Cross bars.
To see installation instructions as well as a product demonstration video featuring the Swagman rack, click the provided links.
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Recommendations for Carrying 4 Bikes on 2010 Mazda 5- I would recommend using trunk mounted 2 or 3 bike rack and carrying the remaining bikes on the vehicle roof.
Although we offer many trunk mounted racks that are compatible with your Mazda 5 (see link), I can highly recommend the Thule Raceway, available in 2 bike # TH9001 or 3 bike # TH9002 models. Typically, trunk mount racks use 6 straps to attach the rack to the vehicle with buckles that need to be adjusted each time the rack is installed or removed. The Raceway uses 4 simple ratcheting ca
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Fit of RockyMounts JawBridge Roof Bike Rack # RKY0412 on Factory Crossbars of 2007 Toyota RAV4- The dimensions of the factory roof rack crossbars of the 2007 and 2008 Rav 4 are identical.
The RockyMounts JawBridge, part # RKY0412 will work great with your factory roof rack.
To see an install video showing the JawBridge being installed on a 2008 RAV4, click the provided link.
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Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for 30 and 40 Pound Bikes on a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe- The most popular hitch for a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is Hidden Hitch trailer hitch # 87414. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver that is going to afford you many options for bike racks. I have included a link to a video that shows the hitch being installed a link to the instructions.
For a bike rack I have a couple of options for you. First, a platform style rack like # S64680, has the capacity to handle both bikes (90 pounds total) and it is compatible with many different types of
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Will RockyMounts Euro PitchFork Roof Bike Carrier # RKY1103 Fit On a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon- The RockyMounts Euro PitchFork Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part # RKY1103, is designed to work on cross bars with channels or slots.
The cross bars with channels or slots is what was used strictly on European-style roof racks found on Audi, BMW, Mini, Volkswagen and Volvo vehicles. Now these roof racks are more common, meaning that the # RKY1103 attaches quickly and easily to your Euro-style slotted, Thule AeroBlade and Rapid Aero, Rhino-Rack and Whisbar roof-rack crossbars. I am including a l
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Will Yakima FrontLoader Bike Rack # Y02103 Fit on 2011 Dodge Durango- If you have the factory roof rack with crossbars on your 2011 Dodge Durango you will be able to use the Yakima FrontLoader Bike Rack, part # Y02103. This bike rack will attach to the factory crossbars that run from side to side on the roof. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the bike rack.
If your 2011 Dodge Durango has a naked roof (no side rails or cross bars) you will need to use the Yakima Q Towers, part # Y00124, the Yakima Q Clips, part # Y00699, and part # Y00610
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Will the Thule Big Mouth Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with Factory Crossbars- In order to carry the Thule Big Mouth bike rack, # TH599XTR, on a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with factory crossbars, you would need to use the Ride-On adapter # TH532. The Big Mouth is not a direct fit without the adapter.
The Thule Domestique, # TH513, and the Thule Sidearm, # TH594XT, are direct fits without the adapter. I have included video links for the Ride-On adapter, the Domestique, and the Sidearm for you.
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Roof Mount Thule Bike Rack Recommendation for a Bike with a Front Fender- The Thule Sidearm, # TH594XT, will not work with a bike that has a front fender, the hook needs to secure to the front tire. What I recommend is the Thule Big Mouth, # TH599XTR, which grips the bike at the frame between the front and rear wheels. I have included links to the instructions and a video review for you.
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Toyota RAV4 with Factory Roof Rack- We carry a wide variety of roof mounted bike racks that will fit on most factory crossbars. I have attached a link to the bike racks for you to check out. The best way to choose a roof mounted bike rack is to know the height and width of the crossbars on your 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Two bike racks that I would recommend are Swagman Rooftop Bike Rack, # S64720, and the Yakima Raptor Aero Bike Rack, # Y02093. Both of these bike racks are frame-mount bike racks that secure the bike at three points, t
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Can the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Be Used on a 2009 Lexus IS 350 and a 2011 Lexus ES 350- You are correct, your 2009 Lexus IS 350 and your 2011 Lexus ES 350 will require different clamps and pads to use the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack.
For your IS 350 you will need the Custom DK Clamps and Pads, # DK241, and for your ES 350 you will need the Custom DK Clamps and Pads, # DK234. These clamps and pads are specifically designed to fit each vehicle so they would not be interchangeable between two different models.
The 2500 Series Roof Rack is available in black, # DA118B, and
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Roof Rack and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Subaru Impreza- We have many different roof rack options for you to choose from for your 2006 Subaru Impreza. I have attached a link to all of the complete roof racks that we carry for your vehicle.
The roof rack that I would recommend for you is the Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack. This roof rack consists of the AeroBlade Load Bars, # THARB47, which are the quietest load bars on the market, the Rapid Traverse Foot Pack, # TH480R, and the Fit Kit, # THKIT1210.
I have attached and installation video o
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Will the Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Rack Fit on the Cross Bars of a 2004 Chevy Suburban- The Fork Style Roof Mounted Bike Rack - Swagman Fork Down, # S64710, is designed to fit best with Thule (square bars) and most OEM factory cross bars (that run side to side). I spoke with my contact at Swagman and he stated that the width of the u-bolts used to secure the rack to the cross bars is 3-3/8 inches. As long as your cross bars are under that, the rack will fit your 2004 Chevy Suburban.
I have included a link to installation instructions and a review video for you to check out also.
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying a Specialized Tarmac- Since the frame of the 2012 Specialized Tarmac is carbon fiber I do not recommend you use a frame mount bike rack like the Swagman Roof Rack part # S64720.
I would recommend you use a fork mounted bike rack like the Yakima CopperHead Roof Mounted Bike Carrier # Y02100. Check out the installation instructions I attached for this product.
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Will the Thule Criterium Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit the Factory Roof Rack on a Honda Element- You can use the Thule Criterium bike rack # TH598 with the factory roof rack on a Honda Element but you will first need to install the Thule Ride-On Adapter, # TH532. The bike rack is not a direct fit to the factory bars.
I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works. If you can tell me what year your Element is, I can determine what bike racks will fit the vehicle.
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Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2005 Honda Pilot Without a Trailer Hitch- There are three different ways to carry bikes on a vehicle and those are with a trailer hitch mounted bike rack, a rooftop mounted bike rack or a trunk mounted bike rack. Only hitch mounted and rooftop mounted bike racks are recommended for your 2005 Honda Pilot since bike rack manufacturers have determined it is not safe to attach a trunk mounted bike rack on your rear hatch.
If you have a roof rack on your vehicle, then you could look into rooftop mounted bike racks like the Swagman Roof B
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Will the Swagman Roof Bike Rack # S64710 fit on the Roof Rack of a Lexus RX330- To determine if the Swagman Fork Style Roof Mounted Bike Rack # S64710 will fit on the roof of your Lexus RX330 you will need to measure the cross bars on your vehicle. This rack comes with u-bolts that are 3-3/8 inches wide, as long as the cross bars on your roof rack are smaller in diameter than that this rack will work for you.
I attached installation instructions and a review video for this product for you to check out also.
If you plan on carrying two bikes on the roof of your vehicle
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RockyMounts Bike Rack for Thule Rapid Aero and AeroBlade Crossbars- There is no adapter but there are some RockyMounts bike racks that are designed to work in the T-slots on the Thule Rapid Aero and AeroBlade crossbars. Take a look at # RKY1103. It comes with hardware that will allow you to mount the rack to the Aero bars you have. Take a look at the video I have linked for you.
This rack also comes in other colors:
Black: # RKY1102
Red: # RKY1104
Green: # RKY1105
Yellow: # RKY1108
Blue: # RKY1106
Orange: # RKY1107
White: # RKY1110
And my personal f
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Recommendations for Carrying Bikes with a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica- I checked with our suppliers and the roof rack side rails and cross bars on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica are not strong enough for any accessories other than snow board and snow ski mounts. They do not recommend using any other roof mounted accessories like a bike rack on your vehicle. this means that you will need to select some other means for carrying bikes with your Pacifica.
My first recommendation for you would be to use a hitch mounted bike rack and trailer hitch to carry bikes on your P
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Will the Swagman Roof Bike Carrier # S64720 Fit on Factory Cross Bars of a 2012 Honda CR-V- The Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier, item # S64720, may work on your CR-V, but it is a universal design and we have not tested it on your vehicle specifically.
You would need to measure to determine of the 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall U-Bolts will be sufficient to span the width of the cross bars. If so, this rack would work for you.
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Recommendations on Carrying 4 Bikes on a Toyota Prius V- The Yakima Boa Roof Bike Carrier, # Y02065, will work to carry bikes on a Yakima roof rack on your Toyota Prius V. At this time we do not carry one specific roof mounted bike rack that can accommodate all 4 of your bikes. I would also recommend against carrying all 4 of your bikes on the roof of your vehicle. Weight capacities on vehicle roofs are not typically very high and I would recommend checking your owners manual for the roof weight capacity before you load anything on the roof.
You m
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Will the Thule Criterium Bike Rack Fit the Factory Crossbars on a 2007 BMW X3- The Thule Criterium Bike Rack, # TH598, will require the Ride-On Adapter, # TH532, to fit the factory crossbars on your 2007 BMW X3. The clamps on this bike rack are only designed for use with Thule square load bars or Yakima round bars.
If you wanted to mount a bike rack directly to your roof rack crossbars, then you may be interested in the SportRack Nomad Bike Rack, # ABR611.
This bike rack is designed to fit most factory crossbars with a width up to 3-1/2 inches and a crossbar spread
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for Two 47 lb Downhill Bikes- I spoke with my contact at Swagman and she said the Barracuda Roof Mounted Bike Rack, # S64730, has a maximum weight capacity of 35 lbs, which is less than your 47 lb downhill bikes.
Instead, I would recommend the Thule Sidearm Bike Rack, # TH594XT. This bike rack has a weight capacity of 50 lbs and it will fit on most factory crossbars. I have attached installation instructions and an installation video of this bike rack for you to check out.
I would also recommend verifying the weight
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Can 4 Bikes be Carried on the Roof of a Toyota Highlander Using SportRack Nomad Bike Rack- If the 4 bikes are all the same size, it would be difficult to get all 4 on the roof of your Toyota Highlander. The handle bars would cause you to space the racks apart so much that getting 4 bikes on the roof would be unlikely.
If the bikes are different sizes and you can place them close together then you could possibly get 4 on the roof. Make sure that the crossbar spread is between 24 and 34 inches on center and that the crossbars are no wider than 3-1/2 inches.
The best way to carry
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What is the Maximum Crossbar Spread the Swagman Roof Bike Rack # S64710 Can Attach To- I spoke with my contact at Swagman and she informed me that the Swagman Roof Rack # S64710 that you referenced can be installed on cross bars that are up to 52 inches apart measured from the center of each bar to the other bar center. Check out the review video and installation instructions I attached for this product.
The maximum cross bar width the clamps of the product can attach to is 3-3/8 inches.
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Nissan Frontier with Factory Roof Rack- I verified with my contact at Thule that you could use either the Domestique Fork-Mount Bike Carrier, # TH513, or the Sidearm Wheel-Mount Bike Carrier, # TH594XT, on your 2012 Nissan Frontier with factory roof rack.
The difference between these two bike racks is how the bike mounts on the rack. The Domestique requires the front wheel to be removed and the Sidearm does not.
I have attached review videos for each of these bike racks for you to check out.
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What is the Maximum Crossbar Spread for the SportRack Nomad Frame-Mount Bike Carrier, # ABR611- If you are wanting to use the SportRack Nomad Frame-Mount Bike Carrier, # ABR611, the minimum crossbar spread is 24 inches. I then went out to the warehouse and assembled one of these carriers to determine the maximum crossbar spread. It is 34 inches on center. The crossbars must be 3-1/2 inches or less wide.
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Will the Thule Roof Mount Tandem Bike Rack Carry a Tandem Bike with 66 Inch Wheelbase- f the overall length of your tandem bike is greater than 80 inches or the wheel diameter is more than 29 inches, then, because of the weight of your bike, the best option that we have for your bike is the Thule Tandem Roof Mounted Bike Rack, # TH558P. This roof mounted bike rack requires Thule standard crossbars to fit on a vehicles roof.
If you are interested in the Thule Roof Rack, just send me the year, make and model of your vehicle and I can check to see if we have a roof rack available
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Roof Rack Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Hyundai Tucson- For your 2007 Hyundai you will need to take some measurements to determine if the back hatch can be opened with a bike rack attached.
If you have factory cross bars then you will need to move the cross bar as far forward as possible on the side rails and then measure from the center of the crossbar back to the point that will clear the rear hatch when opened.
If you need cross bars for the raised rails you can use the Yakima RailGrab Towers, # Y00138, and the Round 58 inch CrossBars, # Y00
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Will Arm on Swagman Barracuda Bike Rack # S64730 Extend Enough to Reach Frame on GT Sanction Bike- To determine if the arm on the Swagman Barracuda Roof Bike Rack, part # S64730, will be long enough to reach the down tube on your GT Sanction bike you will need to do some measuring.
The bottom of the arm on the bike rack is located 9 inches from the center of the bottom of the front tire, towards the down tube of the bike. The length of the arm is 23 inches from the bottom of the arm to the center of the frame clamps, at a 45 degree angle.
If you measure on your bike from the center of
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Roof Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon for Carrying a Thule Prologue Bike Rack- For your 2012 Subaru Ouback Wagon you will also need a Thule Ride-On Adapter # TH532 to install the Thule Prologue Roof Mounted Bike Rack # TH516 if your vehicle is equipped with cross bars.
If you do not have factory cross bars you will also need a Thule Complete Crossroad Kit # TH45050.
I attached review videos for both of these products for you to check out.
The # TH516 is only designed to carry one bike, if you purchased two of these racks you would be able to carry two bikes. There
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Roof Rack Bike Rack, Hitch and 2 Bike Hitch Bike Rack For a 2012 Subaru Outback- Yes, the FrontLoader, # Y02103, will work on the factory crossbars on your 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon. This would be an excellent choice for safely and securely carrying bikes on your roof rack. We have a video installation on a Subaru Outback for you to check out, see link.
For a 2 inch receiver hitch, I recommend going with the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 87568. We have an installation video for you to review before the installation that should help, and I have attached the installation in
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Roof Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a Kids Bike with 20 Inch Wheels- You may be able to use the Swagman roof mount bike rack, # S64720, with a 20 inch kids bike depending on the frame design of the bike. The isntructions, which I have linked for you, state that you need to get as close to a 90 degree angle as possible between the bike down tube and the support arm of the rack to carry the bike safely. You may not be able to achieve that with all frame types.
I recommend going with a wheel mount rack like the Yakima FrontLoader, # Y02103. This rack will accommo
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How Wide do the Jaws Open on the Swagman Roof Mounted Bike Rack # S64720- I went out to the warehouse and measured the frame clamps on a Swagman roof mount bike rack, # S64720. The maximum the jaws will open, at the narrowest point, is 2-1/8 inches. The maximum at the center of the jaws where they are the furthest apart is 3 inches. This is with at least 3 full turns of the knob on the bolt. I made a picture that shows the measurements for you.
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Will the Swagman Roof Top Bike Carrier Hold a 2-1/2 Inch Diameter Bike Frame on a Subaru Outback- I spoke with my contact at Swagman and the jaw on the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier, # S64720, that you referenced will not hold your 2-1/2 inch bike frames. We do have a number of other rooftop bike racks that will work for you.
I would recommend either the Thule Big Mouth Bike Rack, # TH599XTR, or the SportRack Nomad Bike Carrier, # ABR611.
The Thule Big Mouth will accommodate bike frames up to 3-3/8 inches in diameter and is one of our most popular rooftop bike racks. The SportRack Noma
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Roof Mounted Tandem Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon- I did some investigating and found a solution that will allow you to carry your tandem bike on the roof of your 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon. The solution does require adding an alternate set of crossbars to the vehicle because none of the tandem racks fit the factory crossbars on your Outback.
To start with you will need to use the complete Crossroads kit, # TH45050. These will attach to the side rails on the vehicle. Once in place, you can use the Thule Tandem Roof Mounted Bike Rack, # TH558P.
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Using Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier # S64720 with Factory Crossbars on 2007 Nissan Xterra- The cross bars on your Nissan Xterra are too large for the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier to attach directly to them.
Thule makes a Ride On Adapter, part # TH532 and a long bolt set, # THXADAPT7 that will allow the rack to be used with your cross bars. Take a look at the photo I produced, it will give you an idea of how the Ride On adapter will work with your existing crossbars.
To see a video demonstrating how the Ride On Adapter works, click the provided link.
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Availability of a Fork Mounted Roof Bike Rack with Locking Skewers- I believe I have a bike rack solution for you that has a locking skewer, but I tried a couple different brands locking skewers on the Rola Roof-Mounted Bike Carrier and none of them worked.
The Rhino Rack SQR Fork Mounted Bike Rack # RBC011 does have a locking skewer and would be a good choice for you.
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Will the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier # S64720 Fit 2004 Acura MDX- If your 2004 Acura MDX has a roof rack with crossbars that measure no wider than 3-1/8 and taller than 1-1/2 inches, the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier you mentioned, part # S64720 will fit.
If there is not an existing roof rack on your MDX, one can be added by using the following parts:
Thule 58 Inch Load Bars, part # THLB58
Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Back, part # TH480
Vehicle Specific Fit Kit, part # THKIT1548
I have provided links to the installation instructions for the Swagman Bike
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Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen to Carry a Bike Rack- There are several options for adding crossbars to your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. I have included a link to them for you. For a Thule system, you would need the Crossroads foot pack and 50 inch load bars, # TH45050. The bike rack, # TH599XTR, will fit this system. I have included video links to the bike rack and the Crossroads system for you.
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Will the Swagman Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 Nissan Rogue with factory Crossbars- You will have to measure the width of your factory crossbars to determine if the Swagman roof bike rack, # S64710, will fit. The rack will fit on bars that are no wider than 3-3/8 inches but a 3 inch width is ideal. And they can be installed on cross bars that are up to 52 inches apart measured from the center of one bar to the other bar center. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video review of the bike rack for you.
I also checked with Thule and Yakima a
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Roof Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2003 Acura MDX with Factory Roof Rack- The Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier, # RBC035, will fit on crossbars that are up to 3-1/8 inches wide and a center to center distance between the bars of 21-1/2 to 40 inches. If the crossbars on your 2003 Acura MDX fit within these measurements, the rack will fit.
You can also use the Yakima FrontLoader, # Y02103, ForkLift, # Y02098, or Raptor Aero, # Y02093. All of these bike racks are listed as a direct fit to the factory crossbars on a 2003 Acura MDX.
If the MDX does not h
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Will the Yakima FrontLoader Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit a 1999 Honda CR-V with Factory Crossbars- I checked with Yakima and you can use the FrontLoader, # Y02103, on the factory crossbars on a 1999 Honda CR-V. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video review for you.
You can also use the Yakima Raptor Aero, # Y02093. I have included a link to the installation details for this bike rack as well.
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Adapter Needed to Use the Thule Echelon Roof Mounted Bike Rack with Aeroblade Crossbars- The Thule Echelon Roof Mounted Bike Rack, # TH518, that you referenced will work with the Thule Aeroblade crossbars on your 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the XADAPT9 load bar adapter, # THXADAPT9.
This adapter comes with a curved metal bracket for the rear crossbar and two square head bolts that go into the top channels of the front crossbar. There are two nuts that secure the front of the bike rack to the two square bolts.
I have linked installation instructions for you to check out.
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Will Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier Work on the Factory Roof Rack of a 2011 Toyota Rav4- The Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier, # S64720, will work on your 2011 Toyota Rav4 with factory crossbars (side to side) as long as they are no larger than 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall. No other parts would be needed.
If you only have rails that run from the front to back you will need a cross bar setup for the # S64720 to attach to. Check out the link I provided that shows all of the available roof racks that are available for you.
Check out the installation instructions and revie
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Can The Thule Big Mouth Roof Mounted Bike Rack Fit on 2012 Subaru Impreza Sport with Aero Bars- If the Aero bars you are referring to are Thule Aero bars you will need to use a Thule XADAPT2 # Xadapt2 to adapt the Thule Big Mouth Roof Mounted Bike Rack # TH599XTR. I attached installation instructions for the # Xadapt2 for you to check out also.
If you have a factory installed roof rack you would want a Thule Ride-On Adapter # TH532 to be able to install the # TH599XTR. I attached a review video for this product.
I also attached a review video for the # TH599XTR for you to check out a
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Weight Capacity on Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier # S64720- Yes, the weight limit for one bike on the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier, part # S64720, is 35 lbs. I would not recommend using a 42-lb bike on that bike carrier. Most roof bike carriers will recommend 35 lbs per bike as the maximum weight limit.
To carry a 42-lb bike on your vehicle I would recommend to use a hitch bike rack. There are a couple of hitch bike racks that can carry a 45-lb bike, like the Swagman G2 Platform Style 2 Bike Carrier, part # S64680. You would have to have a hitch insta
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Is the Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 Lockable Will It Install to Side Rails of 2012 Subaru Outback- The FrontLoader can indeed be equipped with the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) locks. The FrontLoader would need two locks, one to lock the bike rack to the roof rack on the vehicle, and the other for the cable lock that secures the bike to the bike rack.
Since your roof has the rails that run from the front to the rear of the vehicle, cross bars can be added by using the Yakima RailGrab towers and load bars, part # Y00140.
You will need a total of 4 cores to secure the cross bars to the roo
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SportRack Frame-Mount Bike Carrier Compatibility with a Rola Roof Rack on a 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 DR- The SportRack Nomad Frame-Mount Bike Carrier, part # ABR611, will work with the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack, part # 59707. I spoke with my contact at Rola and he told me the crossbar spread on your 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 door will be 35 inches. The SportRack Nomad bike carrier requires a minimum crossbar spread of 24 inches and uses universal mounting hardware which does not limit it to a specific crossbar system.
We also offer the Rola Roof-Mounted Bike Carrier, part # 59875, that is compatib
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Thule Roof Rack and Thule Tandem Bike Carrier Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota Sienna- The Thule Tandem Roof Mounted Bike Rack # TH558P that you referenced is only confirmed to fit standard Thule and Yakima bars, it would not fit on the factory cross bars of your 2012 Toyota Sienna.
You would first need a roof rack, I would get the Thule Roof Rack # THLB58 and # TH450. Once installed you would be able to put the # TH558P on your roof. I attached a video of this product on a very similar Toyota Sienna for you to check out also.
You will not need to remove your factory cross b
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Will a Thule Echelon Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit Factory Crossbars on a Porsche 911- You will need to use the Thule XADAPT9, # THXADAPT9, in order to get the Thule Echelon, # TH518, to fit the (Rapid Aero or AeroBlade bars.
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Will the Thule Domestique Bike Rack and Wheel Carrier Fit a 2012 Ford Escape with Factory Roof Rack- I checked with Thule and both the Domestique, # TH513, and the wheel carrier, # TH593, will fit the factory installed crossbars that run side to side on your 2012 Ford Escape. I have included a link to some video reviews of each of these products for you to view.
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Availability of Tandem Bike Rack to Fit Factory Crossbars on 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon- To carry a tandem bike on the roof of your 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon you will need to purchase aftermarket crossbars that would attach to the side rails on your roof. I do not have a tandem bike rack that would attach to your factory crossbars.
The Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier, part # Y02103, that you have referenced, can not be used with tandem or recumbent bikes.
I would recommend the Yakima RailGrab Towers, part # Y00138, with the Yakima Round 48 Inch Crossbars, part # Y0
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Will the Swagman Roof-Mounted Bike Rack # S64720 Fit the OEM Crossbars on a 2006 Jeep Commander- The U-Bolts on the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier, part # S64720 will fit cross bars up to 3 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall. If the cross bars on your 2006 Commander meet that criteria, the Swagman rack will work great for you.
I have linked you to the install instructions as well as an install video featuring the Swagman rack. I have also linked you to a FAQ article about roof-mounted bike racks.
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Can Roof Rack and Roof Mounted Bike Racks for 2002 VW Jetta Be Locked- Many of the roof-mounted bike racks we offer are capable of being equipped with locks that will secure the rack to the crossbars and the bikes to the rack.
If your Jetta does not already have a roof rack, one can be constructed using the following parts:
Load bars, part # THLB50
Thule Traverse Foot Pack, part # TH480
Vehicle Specific Fit Kit, part # THKIT1051
A fairing is also available, part # TH871XT
Thule offers roof mount bike racks in three styles, fork mount, frame mount and
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Land Rover LR3 with Factory Roof Rack- The Thule Criterium, # TH598, has a front mounting foot that is likely to fit the factory crossbars on a 2006 Land Rover LR3 but the back mounting foot will only fit a square Thule bar. A similar bike rack that will fit the factory crossbars is the Yakima Raptor Aero, # Y02093. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
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Parts Needed to Install Yakima Sidewinder Rack # Y02071 on 2006 Ford Escape With Factory Cross Bars- To install the Yakima SideWinder Roof Mount Tandem Bike Carrier, part # Y02071, on your 2006 Ford Escape you will first need to remove your factory cross bars from the roof rack. Then, install the Yakima Landing Pads, part # Y00221, to the factory side tracks on your Escape, that run from front to back. These landing pads will provide a mounting point for the Yakima Control Towers, part # Y00214. The last part you will need are the Yakima Cross Bars, part # Y00408. These cross bars will attach t
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Will the Yakima Boa Roof Mount Bike Carrier Fit a 2010 Mazda 5- For any of the roof racks available for a 2010 Mazda 5 (see link) the center to center crossbar spread will be 32 inches because the fixed points are fixed that far apart. The Yakima Boa Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, # Y02065, will fit a spread between 32 and 50 inches so it can be used with the available racks for your car.
The question then is the distance between your front fork and the bottom of the rear wheel. The rear cradle can be placed so that it is pointed up at the front to grip the f
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