What Trailer Hitch And 4 Bike Rack Will Fit A 2006 Honda Odyssey

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On the 2006 Honda Odyssey, I would recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75270. It is a Class III 2-inch hitch with a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500 lbs. and a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs. The Class III hitch has the more common 2 inch receiver and will give you more options when choosing hitch accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers.

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For a four bike rack that will fit this 2 inch hitch you could use a hanging bike rack like the Thule Parkway 4 Bike Carrier, # TH956. This bike rack is a hanging bike rack that uses a dual arm with cradles to which the bike would be strapped to. The weight capacity on this bike rack is 140 lbs.

The other type of hitch bike rack is the platform style bike rack. This type of rack will hold the bike by using either a wheel clamp that holds the bike by the wheels or a frame clamp which will hold down the bike by using a hook clamp that will attach to the frame of the bike.

The most popular platform style bike rack we sell would be the SportRack 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Rack, # A30902LR. This rack will hold four bikes by setting the tires into the cradles and holding the bike by a frame clamp. The weight capacity on this rack is 180 lbs.

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expert reply by: Jeff D