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BMW X5 Hitch Bike Racks Questions

• Will Kuat N101 Aluminum Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Rack Allow Rear Door Access on a BMW X5
  
• The Kuat N101 is designed with a tilt-down feature to enable rear door access even with bikes loaded on the rack. However, we have not performed a test fit of this particular bike carrier on an X5, so I cannot state with absolute certainty that you will still be able to open your entire rear hatch. You absolutely will be able to open your small rear tailgate with the carrier in the tilted-down position. The exact amount of clearance for any given tailgate and rear hatch will depend to some de
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• Will the Softride Dura Bike Rack # SR26247 Fit a BMW X5 Diesel with Factory 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  
• In order to determine if the Softride Dura Parallelogram, # SR26247, will fit the factory trailer hitch on your BMW X5, you will have to do a little measuring. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out in a straight line to the distance required to clear the rear bumper. If this distance is less than 6 inches, the rack will fit. You could also use the Softride Bike Rack Extender Bar, # SR26033, for 14 inches more clearance, for 2 inch trailer hitches. I have included a link to the insta
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BMW X5 Roof Bike Racks Questions

• 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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BMW X5 Trunk Bike Racks Questions

• 3 Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 BMW X5
  
• There are several 3 bike trunk mount bike racks for your 2012 BMW X5. I have included a link to all of the options for you to view. The Thule Archway, # TH9010, that you have referenced would be my top choice out of the available options. The Archway has the most features out of the racks that will fit. It has an integrated cable lock and a passive security strap. The Gateway, # TH9007XT, is very much the same minus the lock and security strap. I have included some helpful links on these rack
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• Availability of a Trunk Mount Bike Rack For a 2004 BMW X5
  
• The 2004 BMW X5 can only use a 2 bike trunk rack, because a trunk bike rack would have to attach to the rear glass hatch and the rear glass will not be able to hold the weight of 3 bikes. Because of that reason, the Thule Raceway 3 Bike Trunk Mount Rack, part # TH9002, will not fit your 2004 BMW X5. Thule does not list any size trunk bike racks as working on your vehicle The two trunk bike racks that will work on your BMW X5 are the Yakima KingJoe Pro 2 Bike Trunk Rack, part # Y02624, and the
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• Can the Rear Hatch on a BMW X5 be Opened with a Trunk Mount Bike Rack Installed
  
• It is not recommended to open a rear hatch or trunk of any vehicle with a bike rack mounted to the trunk. The hinges of a rear hatch or trunk were not designed to support additional weight and could fail under the weight of a bike rack. Also, due to the way trunk mount bike racks attach to the vehicle, the side straps could fall off or slip once the trunk is open. The hooks of the straps could also bind up and damage the edges of your rear hatch. If you can send me the year of your BMW X5 I
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• Fit of Yakima QuickBack 2 Trunk Mounted Bike Rack # Y02621on 2007 BMW X5
  
• According to Yakima, the QuickBack 2, part # Y02621 is indeed compatible with the 2007 BMW X5. The rack has a maximum capacity of 60 lbs. While the rack is attached to the vehicle, make sure NOT to use the rear wiper, as it can become damaged. For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # Y02531 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment p
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• Options for Carrying Up to Four Bikes with 2008 BMW X5
  
• The best option to carry up to four bikes on your BMW X5 would be a hitch mounted bike rack. If you do not already have a hitch installed, I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch, part # 75600. Although we have many different 4-bike racks to choose from, I really like the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR. The rack includes crucial features like an anti-rattle hitch pin and anti-sway bike cradles to prevent the bikes from swaying back and forth and striking each other or the re
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• Three Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 BMW X5
  
• There is a trunk mount bike rack option for your 2007 BMW X5, but according to Thule the Raceway 3, # TH9002, will not fit. Instead, I recommend the Yakima KingJoe Pro 3, # Y02625. Yakima lists this rack as a fit for you vehicle. This is one of Yakimas newer bike racks and it holds 3 bikes, it has anti-sway cradles, and molded rubber on the bases to protect vehicle paint.
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2009 BMW X5
  
• Trunk mount bike racks need to attach to the top of the rear hatch on your 2009 BMW X5. As a result they would all put pressure on the rear spoiler with the integrated third brake light. The only remaining options are a trailer hitch or a roof rack. It looks like the X5 had a few different roof options. it could have a naked roof, flush rails that run front to back, and raised side rails that run front to back. I have included a link to the roof rack main page for you to view. After getti
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• Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 BMW X5
  
• We have several trunk mount bike racks that will work on the 2012 BMW X5. I have included a link to them for you to view. The Thule Archway, # TH9010, would be my top choice for your vehicle. It comes with an integrated cable lock and a passive theft deterrent strap. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT for greater ground clearance and to carry the bik
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for 2006 BMW X5
  
• According to Thule, none of their trunk or hatch mounted bike racks will fit a 2000-2006 BMW X5. Yakima has three racks that are a confirmed fit, the KingJoe # Y02619, the KingJoe Pro # Y02624 or the QuickBack # Y02621. My personal favorite is the QuickBack, as I believe that it looks better than the other two choices. Yakima makes a quality product, and any of the three racks would work just fine for you. For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, usin
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• What 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack Will Fit a 2007 BMW X5
  
• We do offer several 3 bike trunk mounted carriers that will fit your 2007 BMW X5, I have provided a link to these options for you. I would recommend the Thule Archway 3 Bike Rack # TH9010XT. This rack is a trunk mount bike rack that will fit your vehicle. The hold fast cradles and the anti-sway cradles on this bike rack are equipped with road-dampening technology (RDT), that provides additional cushion and help in absorbing harsh road shock while transporting your bikes. This rack also feat
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• Will the Thule Passage 3 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 BMW X5
  
• Yes, Thule does list the Passage 3, # TH911XT, as a fit for the 2012 BMW X5. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT for greater ground clearance and to carry the bikes more level. I have included links on the rack and adapter for you.
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• Will the Thule Passage Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2010 BMW X5
  
• Thule does list the Passage 2 # TH910XT as a fit for the 2010 BMW X5. i have included a link to a video review and a link to the instructions for this rack for you to view. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight a cross (like a traditional mens bike) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # TH982XT. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and provide better ground clearance. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapt
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• Will the Yakima QuickBack 3 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 BMW X5 and 2007 BMW 328i
  
• According to Yakima, the QuickBack 3 Trunk Mount Bike Rack, # Y02622, will fit the 2009 BMW X5 and the 2 Door, 4-Door, and Convertible models of the 2007 BMW 328i. It will not fit the wagon models. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the Tube Top Adapter Bar, # Y02531, in order to hold the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video demonstrating how the adapter wor
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• Will the Yakima QuickBack 3 Trunk Rack fit a 2011 BMW X5
  
• According to Yakima the Yakima QuickBack 3 Trunk Mounted Bike Rack # Y02622 that you referenced will require the use of the included glass hatch hook for the upper straps. This rack has been confirmed to fit your vehicle so yes, it would be a good fit for your X5. This rack would do an excellent job carrying your 3 bikes. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Yakima Tube Top Adapter Bar # Y0253
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• Will the Yakima SuperJoe Pro # Y02624 Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Work on a 2012 BMW X5
  
• According to our friends at Yakima, the KingJoe Pro you referenced, part # Y02624 will indeed work on your 2010 BMW X5. When attached to the vehicle, the weight capacity of the rack is 30 lbs per bike, and you will want to be sure NOT to use the rear wiper while the rack is in place, or it will be damaged. For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # Y02531 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat p
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