Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks

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• Comparing the Saris Bones 2 and Yakima HangOut for a 2017 Toyota Highlander
  The 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...
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• Why Are Hatch Huggers Needed for Saris Bones on Certain Vehicles
  The 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...
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• Best Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-250
  The 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...
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• How to Install Hatch Huggers on a Hatchback 2017 Kia Soul
  I 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.
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• Recommended Budget Bike Rack for 2015 Honda CR-V
  I 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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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 GLA 250
  We 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...
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• Why Are Saris Hatch Huggers SA3035 Needed for Installation of Bones 2 on 2015 Subaru Outback
  Installation of the Saris Bones 2 Trunk-Mount Bike Rack # SA805BL on your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon requires the accessory hatch huggers # SA3035 due to the tail light positions. The hatch huggers are needed to avoid risk of damage to the gap between the hatch and outside portions of the lights. On the Jeep shown in the video the standard clip attachments are okay since there is metal, not plastic, at the installation point.
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• Trunk Bike Rack Recommendation for 2011 Honda CR-V
  I 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.
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• Does Saris Bones Trunk Bike Rack fit a 2015 Honda CR-V Well
  The Saris Bones part # SA805BL will fit your 2015 Honda CR-V well. We had a customer come back and say that when used with the hatch huggers # SA3035 it fit their 2016 CR-V perfectly. Right below it was a review of a 2015 CR-V and it fit their vehicle perfectly as well. I attached a picture of the review for you to check out as well.
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• Bike Rack to Fit 2016 Honda CR-V
  Trunk mount bike racks are not considered to fit on a 2016 Honda CR-V by most bike rack manufacturers because of the automatic rear windshield wiper. Your rear wiper will turn on automatically when the front wipers are on and the car is put into reverse. Even if the rear windshield wiper is turned off. This can be an issue if you have a back rack mounted to your car. I would check with Honda to see if there is a way to turn this feature off, or how to best avoid the situation. With...
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• Options for Carrying Two Bikes On 2013 Honda CRV
  If 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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• Carrying More than 2 Bikes on a 2017 Honda HR-V
  The trailer hitches designed for the 2017 Honda HR-V are all Class I hitches and they are not likely going to produce a Class II hitch for it. Since the hitches are Class I you will be limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch even if the bike rack can hold more. The issue is not the amount of weight but the distance of that weight from the receiver. What I recommend is to use a trunk mount bike rack that holds 3 bikes. If the kid's bike is small enough you might be able to put it...
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• Comparing Installation of Saris Bones 3 To Yakima and Thule Trunk Mounted Rack on 2008 Lexus IS 250
  I can help answer the questions you have about the Saris Bones 3 # SA801BL. You are correct that the plastic ratcheting cradles will make attaching the bike to the rack easier than the rubber straps. Typically the rubber will stretch easier in warmer climates and loosen up after repeated use. You are also correct that because they are plastic they have a higher chance of breaking especially in colder weather conditions. We haven't heard of any cases of the buckle breaking or coming...
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• Best Way To Carry Two Bikes On A 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
  Absolutely, 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.
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• Why are the Hatch Huggers Required for the Saris Bike Porter 2 Bike Rack on a 2016 Hyundai Veloster
  The 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.
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• 2-Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Nissan Versa Hatchback
  There are quite a few 2-bike trunk mount bike racks that will fit your 2007 Nissan Versa hatjchback. I have included a link to them for you. The Saris Bones, # SA805BL, is a popular option. It is light weight and easy to use. For it to fit you will also need Hatch Huggers # SA3035. The Hatch Huggers allow for the proper fit of the rack to the top of the hatch to avoid putting too much stress on it which can occur with the regular hooks. I have included links to videos on the rack and...
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• Installing the Saris Bones 2-Bike Rack on a 2016 Subaru Outback
  For the Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier - Adjustable Arms - Trunk Mount - Black # SA805BL to fit properly on your 2016 Subaru Outback, the bottom supports will go on the rear bumper. The side straps need to be replaced with the Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks # SA3035 which will simply fit in the gap and will cinch tight when the hatch is closed. I recommend the Saris Cable Lock - 8' Long # SA981 as well as the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's,...
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• Does Saris Bones Trunk Rack # SA805BL Fit 2016 Honda CR-V
  Yes, 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...
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Hyundai Sonata to Carry 2 Bikes
  We do carry a couple of trunk mount bike racks that fit your 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The Saris Sentinel # SA1051 fits as long as you add Hatch Huggers # SA3035. Rather than a trunk mount bike rack, I recommend a trailer hitch and a hitch mount bike rack. If you do not already have a trailer hitch on your Sonata, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class I Sport Frame Receiver Hitch # 24965. This Class I hitch will provide a 1-1/4 inch receiver that will work great with Class I compatible bike...
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• Will the Saris Bones 3-Bike Rack Fit a 2017 Mazda 3 Hatchback with Spoiler
  Yes, the Saris Bones bike rack # SA801BL will fit your 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback with the spoiler but you will need to add and use Hatch Huggers # SA3035 in place of the side straps. Also the use of the Hatch Huggers reduces the bike rack capacity to 2 bikes. What I recommend for 3 bikes is the Yakima HalfBack # Y02635. I have included a link to a video review of this rack for you. It costs a little more but in my opinion it is a better rack compared to the Bones.
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• Can the Saris Bones 3 Bike Carrier Part # SA801R Handle Highway Speeds
  Yes, the Saris Bones 3 Bike Carrier part # SA801R which is a fit for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon will be plenty fine traveling at highway speeds of 70 mph but I obviously cannot recommend you go over the posted speed limit. The bike rack's position on the vehicle will be in a way that does not really catch much wind resistance so speed should not be too much of a concern. Just remember to use the Hatch Huggers part # SA3035 on the two side straps.
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• Will Saris Bones Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit on 2016 Honda CR-V
  The Saris Bones Trunk Mount Bike Carrier # SA805BL will fit your 2016 Honda CR-V. You will need to replace the lower hooks with Hatch Huggers # SA3035 or you can place the lower hooks inside the trunk. See the attached instruction manual for details.
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• Are Bike Adapter Bars Needed for Womens and Kids Bikes on the Yakima HalfBack Bike Rack
  With any 2-arm bike rack, including the HalfBack # Y02635, there is always the possibility that you would need to use a bike adapter bar, such as # 64005. There are just so many different kinds of bikes out there that it is very difficult to say for sure either way. Bike racks with the arms spaced close together are less likely to need an adapter bar though. On the HalfBack the arms are 12 inches apart, outside to outside. If there is enough free space on the underside of the top frame...
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• Trunk Mount Bike Rack that is Easy to Load for a 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback
  It will be easiest to mount your 2 bikes on a trunk mount bike rack that holds 3 bikes because there is more space. But as far as having to lift up the bikes to load them I would not say that any one trunk mount option is going to be easier than the others. This is because the arms on all of them will be at approximately the same height once mounted on your 2012 Nissan Versa hatchback. I recommend the Saris Bones bike rack, part # SA801BL, because it's light weight, durable, and holds...
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• Recommended Bike Rack for 2019 Audi A3 Convertible
  For your 2019 Audi A3 Convertible, I recommend The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class I # 24930. This hitch will allow you to have a hitch mounted bike rack so no direct rack contact with your vehicle. Then the most popular bike rack for your vehicle is the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack # TH990XT. This rack will carry tow bikes up to 35 lbs each and comes with the hitch and bike locks to deter theft. If you prefer a trunk mounted bike rack, the Saris...
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• Compatibility of Saris Bones 3 Trunk-Mount Bike Rack SA801 on 2015 Kia Rio
  The 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.
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• Will the Saris Bones Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2016 Honda HR-V
  Yes, you can use the Saris Bones trunk mount bike rack # SA801BL on your 2016 Honda HR-V. In order for a proper and safe fit you will also need Hatch Huggers # SA3035. These will replace the side hooks on the rack so that the bike rack can be installed.
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Options for a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle
  We have trunk-mounted bike racks which will work with a 2003 Beetle, so long as it is not a convertible. The straps should be positioned according to the manufacturer, which may have specific directions for this vehicle. For example, the Saris Bones # SA805BL requires the use of Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks # SA3035 to replace the top hooks when used with an '03 Beetle. The Yakima HangOut # Y02637 is in a similar boat, as it requires the use of Glass Hatch Hook Adapter...
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• Recommended Trunk-Mount Bike Rack for 2017 BMW 430i Gran Coupe
  The Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier # SA805BL referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 BMW 430i Gran Coupe. For this vehicle, you will just need to add the Saris Hatch Huggers # SA3035 to replace the top hooks on the Carrier. This carrier can hold up to 2 bikes at 35 pounds each. If you plan on carrying any woman's, children's or alternative frame bikes, you may need to use an adapter bar like the Swagman # 64005. This will provide a horizontal mounting point for level transport....
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• How Does the Saris Bones Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet
  The Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier part # SA805BL is indeed a fit for the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet/Convertible as well as a 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 as well. According to Saris, the flat part of the foot must sit against the vertical surface of the trunk and the toe rests within one inch of the bumper. That said, this has been tested by Saris so although it does indeed seem skeptical you can be confident it will fit as it has been tested. The Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks part...
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