Compatability of theYakima LittleJoe 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack with the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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The Yakima LittleJoe 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack. item # Y02617 is listed as, no fit, in the manufacturers fit guide. At this time Yakima does not offer a trunk mount or roof mount option for your 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Most likely the best option for carrying bikes with your Eclipse is a receiver hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. The Draw-Tite Class I Sportframe Trailer Hitch, item # 24712, and the Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack, item # TH912XT, would make a good combination. To carry three bikes on the Class I hitch you would need to step up to a aluminum bike rack like the Kuat Alpha 3 Bike Rack, item # A102-BLACK-114, and watch your tongue weight for your vehicle or hitch whichever is lowest.

We also offer a roof rack system from Thule that you could use to carry bikes on the roof of your car with the addition of a roof mounted bike rack (see link).

Thule Aero Support Feet # TH400XT
Thule load Bars # THLB50
Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit # THKIT2080
Thule Short Roof Adapeter # TH477

expert reply by: Bob G