Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks
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Saris Accessories and Parts
- Trunk Bike Racks
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- Saris
These handy straps offer an alternate way to mount your Saris Bones bike rack to your hatchback vehicle. They replace the standard top hooks and anchor the rack to the hatch for a secure, custom fit.
Features:
- Replaces Saris Bones bike rack standard top straps for vehicles requiring a more custom fit
- Anchors rack by threading through the gap between your hatchback's trunk and roof
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
3035 Saris Hatch Huggers for Bones Trunk Mounted Bicycle Carriers
Item # SA3035
Installation Details
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Video Transcript for Saris Trunk Bike Racks SA3035 Review
Speaker 1: Today we'll be reviewing part number SA3035. These are the Hatch Huggers from Saris for the Saris Trunk Mountain bike racks. They are going to replace the Saris Bones bike rack standard top straps for vehicles requiring a more custom. The anchor is racked by threaded through the gap between your hatchback's trunk and roof. These are made in the USA and come with a limited lifetime warranty. I did undo one of these and measured them.
We have about 74 inches of just strap not including the bumper. So, from right here all the way to the end of our strap that's rolled we have about 74 inches. That's just a little bit over six foot. In order to install these you would first need to remove the S-hook straps from the buckles that are currently on the Trunk Mountain bike rack. Then you can open your vehicle trunk or hatch and insert the end of the hatch hugger strap between the hatch and vehicle's body.
You want to make sure that there's no interference when the hatch and trunk is closed. Then you can freely close your hatch or trunk. You'll take the end of the strap and through the hatch hugger strap through the carrier buckle that are attached to your trunk mountain bike rack and you want to be sure to keep the straps in line with the rear legs. This will help prevent your carrier from shifting. Once you have all that in place you can continue mounting the carrier as instructed in your owner's manual as you are used to.
Now on the instructions that come with these hatch huggers. We have a vehicle compatibility chart. That'll show you with what vehicles these straps are compatible with and that completes today's review of the Saris Hatch Huggers for the Saris Trunk Mountain bike racks, part number SA3035. .
Customer Reviews
Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks - SA3035
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (20 Customer Reviews)
These handy straps offer an alternate way to mount your Saris Bones bike rack to your hatchback vehicle. They replace the standard top hooks and anchor the rack to the hatch for a secure, custom fit.
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by: Beth09/27/2020
My husband and I installed the bike rack yesterday and took it up to the bike trail 25 miles from home today. The hatch huggers were required for the side straps on my 2020 Honda Pilot. It required two people to hold the straps above the tail lights while the back hatch automatically closes. (One could possibly use tape to temporarily hold them in place.) The hatch huggers info says only 2 bikes with a total of 75#’s are useable with this strap. I would have appreciated knowing that info before buying the 3 bike rack. We also used bungee cords to prevent the bike tires from moving during travel. The rack & straps worked great!! The rack was in the process of being removed when I remembered to take the picture so this is not the fully attached rack shown. With the current pandemic buying a rack & hatch huggers straps from one vendor was not possible. I was very happy that Etrailer.com was able to provide the needed hatch huggers!!
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by: James12/26/2020
I have not had a chance to try the “Hatch Huggers” on the open road, but there is no doubt in my mind that they will add stability to the Bones 2 rack mounted on my Honda HR-V. I have found that a magnet is a must in positioning the straps before closing the hatch.
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by: Drchuck01/22/2021
This item allows me to use my saris bike rack but it takes time to loop it over the back of the car for use and then for dismounting the rack after use. I use it on a Lexus NX300.
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by: MtGirl42008/04/2017
So far so good but I haven't used them that much. We are using them on a Honda CRV (in combination with a bike rack we also purchased from here); it's a little awkward setting the system up but once it's in place they work great. It may be me, but we needed to use these on the bottom of the hatch not the top as indicated but we made it work. Secures nicely. We drove from New England to South Carolina without a single problem. Actually the only problem was the rear wiper on the car that apparently won't shut off and got snagged on the rack itself. Otherwise 100% happy with the product - can't fault the product for the car issues.
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by: Dick M06/22/2017
Very easy to use and works great. However, because of the clearance between my hatch/trunk I have to remove the huggers from the bike carrier before or after using the bike carrier. The clearance on my BMW 430i Grand Coups does not have enough room to install from the outside.
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by: Chris R07/25/2016
Wonderful product that enables me to re-utilize my Saris Bones2 on my new SUV? Great website and advice on the part I needed, and great service and quick shipping.
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by: Mark05/13/2014
etrailer.com delivered the ordered products in a timely manner. Each time I have used etrailer.com they have delivered the product quickly.
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by: Roger L.04/17/2015
Item was exactly what I was looking for, great value and find. Recommend etrailer.com.
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by: Richard09/24/2020
They're just what I needed for my suv.
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by: Mel08/13/2019
So happy with our decision to purchase this product! Easy to install on back of our Honda CRV and was exactly what we were looking for.
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by: SayTan08/26/2020
Super moist and delicious.
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by: Raoul06/25/2018
Adds piece of mind.
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by: bill a08/05/2016
haven't had a chance to put it on yet....will let you know.....
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by: Pam M07/01/2016
Product easy to attach for 2015 Audi Q5 SUV.
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by: Arthur01/07/2021
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by: Claire04/06/2021
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by: Harris09/08/2020
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by: Jeff04/07/2021
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by: Adrian03/20/2021
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by: Mary12/02/2020
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Ask the Experts about this Saris Accessories and Parts
- Why Are Hatch Huggers Needed for Saris Bones on Certain VehiclesThe Hatch Huggers # SA3035 are needed to replace both the top and side hooks of the Saris Bones # SA805BL on your Toyota Prius. They are needed at the top to protect the glass on your Prius that's above the hatch. Then for the side attachments there's simply not a lot of room on your vehicle for the standard hooks to fit so the Hatch Huggers are needed to provide an alternative connection point. I reached out to my contact at Saris regarding the 2-bike limit and he said that this has...
view full answer... - Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 GLA 250We have a trunk mounted bike rack that has been confirmed to fit your 2015 Mercedes GLA that has a spoiler, but the Saris Bones that you referenced is not the correct one. Instead you would want the Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2 as it has been confirmed to fit you vehicle. I attached a review video for you to check out as well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out...
view full answer... - Best Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-250The Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks part # SA3035 that you referenced are an alternative for the metal coated hooks that are included with most Saris trunk mount bike racks. They are used when the hooks would be attached to a glass or plastic surface to prevent damaged. The problem you have with your 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-250 is that the straps would create too much downward pressure on the spoiler which would in turn cause damage. Therefore, the Hatch Huggers nor will any...
view full answer... - How to Install Hatch Huggers on a Hatchback 2017 Kia SoulI reached out to Saris to see how they install Hatch Huggers, part # SA3035 They recommend the following steps: 1.) Put the Hatch Huggers inside the rear door with the straps vertical. 2.) Close the rear hatch. 3.) Shimmy the straps up to the side of the hatch near the install location. 4.) Install the Saris Bones rack per normal instructions, skipping the side straps. 5.) Feed the Hatch Hugger Straps into the side quick release mechanisms.
view full answer... - Are Hatch Huggers Needed to Install Saris Porter Trunk Rack on 2016 Hyundai VelosterWe checked with Saris and the Hatch Huggers part # SA3035 are required when attaching the Saris Porter 2 bike rack # SA312B to your 2016 Hyundai Veloster. We try to make tech tips like this easy to see and find but we can certainly understand how it would be possible to miss that requirement. I attached a picture that shows where we list that requirement. This picture came from the fitguide page for the trunk racks for the 2016 Veloster. It's hard to put flags in our system in place...
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- Why are the Hatch Huggers Required for the Saris Bike Porter 2 Bike Rack on a 2016 Hyundai VelosterThe Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks part # SA3035 are required when using the Saris Bike Porter 2 Bike Rack part SA312B on your 2016 Hyundai Veloster because it has a glass hinge line and the hooks included with the Porter 2 could potentially cause damage to the glass. The Hatch Huggers are made of foam so you will not need to worry about damage to your glass hinge. I have attached a review video of the Hatch Huggers to give you a better ideal of how they work.
view full answer... - Compatibility of Saris Bones 3 Trunk-Mount Bike Rack SA801 on 2015 Kia RioThe Saris Bones 3 trunk-mount bike rack # SA801BL is a confirmed fit on both the sedan and hatchback versions of the 2016 Kia Rio. You are 100-percent correct about using the Hatch Huggers # SA3035 in place of the rack's side straps. I confirmed this requirement with Saris. They are sold as a set of two.
view full answer... - Part Needed to Install Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack on 2003 VW New BeetleYes, to install your Saris Bones 2 trunk-mount bike rack # SA805BL (black) on your 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle all you need is the Hatch Hugger kit # SA3035. This item is shown in the linked video.
view full answer... - Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Toyota SiennaThe only trunk mount rack that we can safely recommend will fit your 2013 Toyota Sienna is the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier # HRF2. This is the only rack that was adequately tested on your vehicle and was determined to fit your vehicle. I would not recommend you use a Saris Bones 3 part # SA801 as Saris does not recommend it. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Hollywood...
view full answer... - Can Rear Hatch on 2014 Honda CR-V Be Opened with Saris Bones Bike Rack Attached The Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier # SA805BL that you referenced is a really nice carrier that's confirmed to fit your 2014 Honda CR-V, however even with the bikes unloaded you won't be able to open the rear hatch without completely removing the rack. This is because the upper straps are going to clip around the top seam where the roof meets the hatch, and opening the rear will cause this connection to loosen up and reduce the tension on the carrier, likely causing it to move around and possibly...
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- How Does Saris Bones EX Top Straps Fit 2016 Lexus NX 300hThe Saris Bones EX part # SA803 is a fit for your 2016 Lexus NX 300h but the top hooks need to be replaced with the hatch huggers part # SA3035 instead of using the hooks for the reason you found.
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- Are the Saris Hatch Huggers Required if you Buy the Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack?I confirmed with Saris that the Hatch Huggers # SA3035 are required to mount the Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack # SA803 on a 2020 Subaru Forester. The Hatch huggers allow for a more customized fit for hatchback vehicles or vehicles with certain spoilers.
view full answer... - What 3-Bike Trunk Rack Will Fit a 2020 Subaru Forester?The Forester went through a generation change after 2018, so Thule has not yet confirmed a fit for their trunk bike racks yet on the new generation. I have two other options I can recommend for you. The first is the Saris Bones EX 3 # SA803. I'm a big fan of their arched design that allows it to fit on a larger variety of vehicles. For your trunk, you'd need to use the # SA3035 hatch straps instead of the included side hooks. My second recommendation is the Yakima HalfBack 3 Bike...
view full answer... - Bike Rack Options for 2016 Lexus NX 200t That Are Not Hitch MountedI have a solution for you, but there are not any 2 bike racks that mount to the rear of your 2016 Lexus NX 200t. There is only one option for trunk mounted bike racks for your 200t and that is the Saris Bones EX 3 # SA803 . Saris is the pioneer of trunk mounted bike racks in this country and they make some of the most high quality trunk mounted racks on the market- the Bones EX 3 is no exception. The design of the arms makes it so that the bikes are separated to different levels in...
view full answer... - Comparing the Saris Bones 2 and Yakima HangOut for a 2017 Toyota HighlanderThe Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier part # SA805BL is a better choice for your 2017 Toyota Highlander than the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack part # Y02637 because the straps that are used to secure the bikes are easier to use (ease of use), the Hatch Huggers have less potential to cause damage to the vehicle (peace of mind), and the three independent points of contact will be more stable (stability). In order to use the Saris Bones 2 on your Toyota Highlander you will need two sets of the Hatch...
view full answer... - Will the Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier Fit a 2018 Toyota RAV4The Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier part # SA805BL is a fit for a 2018 Toyota RAV4. That said, you will need the Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks part # SA3035 (2) to replace the side and lower hooks.
view full answer... - Will the Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack fit on my 2019 Toyota Prius?Great News! The Saris bones part # SA805BL is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Toyota Prius. It requires on small change and that is using the Saris HatchHugger Straps part # SA3035 instead of the hooks supplied with the rack. The rack will have a 3 bike capacity up to 35 lbs. per bike. You'll just need the rack and two sets of the HatchHuggers and you will be off to the races! I've linked these for you below as well as a video on the HatchHuggers.
view full answer... - Can I Use Yakima Glass Hatch Hooks on a Saris Bones 2 Trunk RackIn this case, no. The Yakima # Y8890155 and Saris Hatch Huggers # SA3035 are pretty similar parts and there won't be any issues using them across manufacturers.
view full answer... - Recommended Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for 2018 Ford EscapeYes, there are trunk mounted bike racks available for your 2018 Ford Escape. I recommend using the Saris Bones EX # SA803 because you're getting a high quality bike rack at a great price. The Bones EX does not require a hitch to carry bikes and can carry up to 3 bikes at a time (35-lbs per bike capacity). We do recommend using part # SA3035 to replace the lower hooks on the unit and make installation easier, but you can also place the hooks inside the vehicle-which is detailed in the included...
view full answer... - Will the Saris Bones Trunk Rack Fit 2012 Honda CR-VYes, we checked with Saris and they have confirmed the fit of their Saris Bones trunk rack part # SA805BL on your 2012 Honda CR-V so it will fit and work well. You will also need the part # SA805BL for the lower straps as well to attach to the lower hatch. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an...
view full answer... - Best Way To Carry Two Bikes On A 2017 Honda Civic Si CoupeAbsolutely, in order to install a trunk mounted bike rack on the back of your 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe without damaging your vehicle's factory spoiler, you will want to use the Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier part # SA805BL. The Saris bike rack comes equipped with adjustable arms that will allow you to avoid contact with your vehicle's rear spoiler. In order to install this bike rack on your vehicle you will also need the Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks part # SA3035.
view full answer... - Recommended Budget Bike Rack for 2015 Honda CR-VI have a few different recommendations for your 2015 Honda CR-V that you will want to look at. The Saris Sentinel 3 Bike Carrier # SA1052 will fit on the trunk of your Honda so you can make sure that the space on your roof and cargo area remains free. Keep in mind you will also need to get the Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks # SA3035 for installation on any of the Saris brand bike racks. Since it looks like you have some varying bike frames that might not sit properly...
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- Bike Rack to Fit Both a 2012 Kia Soul and a 2018 Toyota PriusThere are some great solutions out there for using a bike rack on both your 2012 Kia Soul and your 2018 Toyota Prius, however the Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Bike Carrier # HRB2 is not confirmed to fit your Prius. For a trunk-mounted bike rack that is guaranteed to fit both vehicles, I recommend the Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack # SA805BL. This bike rack can hold up to two bikes and is easily adjustable to change the setup for different vehicles. Note that you will need the Hatch Huggers # SA3035...
view full answer... - Trunk Bike Rack Recommendation for 2011 Honda CR-VI spoke with my contact at Saris and he recommends going with the Sentinel 2 Bike Carrier, # SA1051, with Hatch Huggers, # SA3035, for your 2011 Honda CR-V. Although the Saris Bones 2 rack may fit on your CR-V, the reason it is not recommended for use on your vehicle is due the design. The two separate rubber feet, compared to the padded bar mounting style, put too much pressure on the bumper cover and could cause damage to your vehicle.
view full answer... - Will a Saris Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2018 Kia SedonaThe Saris Bones trunk mount bike rack # SA805BL is not a fit for the 2018 Kia Sedona. But Saris does list the Sentinel # SA1051 for 2 bikes or # SA1052 for 3 bikes as a fit for your van. It is recommended to either use Hatch Huggers # SA3035 in place of the lower straps OR to close the standard hooks inside of the rear hatch when mounting the bike rack. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then...
view full answer... - Bike Rack Recommendation for 2019 Ford Eco-SportGood news! We have a great selection of 3 bike trunk racks that will fit on your 2019 Ford EcoSport. The Saris Bones that you were looking at is a great value option from a company that got started in the bike rack business by pioneering the first trunk mounted rack. These type of racks are their bread and butter, so when it comes down to trunk racks they're going to be the best. The folding arms make for easy storage both on and off the car and the ratcheting anti-sway straps keep your...
view full answer... - Does Saris Bones Trunk Rack # SA805BL Fit 2016 Honda CR-VYes, the Saris Bones 2 part # SA805BL is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Honda CR-V. You will have to use the part # SA3035 on the lower hooks inside the trunk. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be...
view full answer... - Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Volkswagen GolfThe Saris Bones trunk rack part # SA805BL is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Volkswagen Golf. This is a great, lightweight trunk rack that can fold down pretty small to store in the trunk of your car. You will also need the part # SA3035 to replace the side hooks of the rack too. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on...
view full answer... - Options for Carrying Two Bikes On 2013 Honda CRVIf you're set on getting a trunk mount rack I recommend the Saris Bones, part # SA805BL. It's a simple design that's easier to get on the vehicle than most trunk mount racks. Fo ryour 2013 Honda CR-V you'll also need to use the Hatch Huggers, part # SA3035 on the lower hooks. With that being said a roof or hitch mount may be your best bet to carry your bikes. Both options eliminate the contact with the vehicle and give you more options of carriers to choose from. A hitch mounted...
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