Recommended 2 Bike Rack For 2013 Honda Fit Sport Where Trunk Mounted Racks Wont Fit

Published 05/22/2018

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$187.84

Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs

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$35.00

etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike

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$43.85

Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers

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$29.95

Question:

Jason, despite warnings that the Hollywood Over-the-Top trunk rack (2 bike) will not work with Honda Fit Sport Models because of cleArance and weight on the spoiler, look at our installation and you will see it works great! Straps do not come close to spoiler contact. Please let other Sales and Tech reps know and perhaps post my picture. Can you send lock accessory information? The over the top Hollywood rack works great on the Fit Sport. Straps do not come into contact with the spoiler. Regards

asked by: DAve M

Expert Reply:

I reached out to my contact at Thule and they confirmed they do not have any fits for your 2013 Honda Fit Sport Model. They said the reason is the factory spoiler is not strong enough to support the straps. All of our manufacturers exclude the Sport model for this reason.

My recommendation is to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11064 and then use the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT Bike Rack # TH92BJ which is a confirmed fit along with the support strap # 18050 which is required for the hitch.

expert reply by: Jason S

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David

5/15/2018

I reached out to my contact at Thule and they confirmed they do not have any fits for your 2013 Honda Fit Sport Model. They said the reason is the factory spoiler is not strong enough to support the straps. All of our manufacturers exclude the Sport model for this reason. My recommendation is to use the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24826 and then use the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT Bike Rack # TH92BJ which is a confirmed fit.

Jason S.

5/15/2018

The Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Rack for Vehicles w/ Spoilers # HRF2-3 or 2 Bike rack # HRF2 is made specifically for spoilers and fits most vehicles, but unfortunately they don't confirm a fit for your Fit Sport. If you choose to go that route anyway, I recommend you use the security strap # TH533 and cable lock # CAB-10 to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to the locked hatch. I also recommend the Softride Soft Hook-and-Loop Tie Down for Bike Racks # SR18679 to secure your front wheel to the frame of each bike and the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005 to help them travel level and give you the ground clearance needed. I've attached videos to assist.

Dave

5/22/2018

Jason S.

5/22/2018

Thanks for the picture and proof that the # HRF2 works on your Honda Fit Sport. As for the recommendation on locks, I recommend the Deadbolt 10' Long Cable Lock # e98891 to secure your bikes to the rack and the Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers # TH533 to secure the rack to your locked hatch. If you have step through frames, use the adapter bar # 64005 for a level transport and proper ground clearance.