Recommended Bike Rack for Toyota Camry That Allows Trunk Access

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Hi, I have a 1.25inch hitch on my Toyota Camry. From various reviews the Thule 9027 will fit a 1.25inch hitch it sounds like it comes with an adapter that expands it for a 2inch hitch. So can I use it for a 1.25inch hitch? I read the online manual that says it does not work for a 1.25inch but in another place it says to use the adapter if using a 2inch hitch.inch So can I use it with a 1.25inch hitch? If weight is the problem, I actually only ever load two bikes at a time. Thank you.

asked by: Bill

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The Thule # TH9027XT Apex Swing, along with the rest of the swinging bike racks we offer are only compatible with 2 inch hitches, not a 1-1/4 inch. Not to worry, though. We can come up with a solution that will allow you to carry bikes and have easy access to the trunk of your Camry.

An adapter isn't recommended, because it lowers the capacity of the hitch by half, and because it allows the hitch accessory to bounce around which can damage the hitch accessory, the hitch or the vehicle.

Is your hitch a Class I or a Class II? This information should be listed on an identification sticker on the hitch. If your hitch is a Class I, you'll be limited to carrying two bikes because of the very low capacity of the Class I hitch. In this instance, a Thule Apex XT 2 bike rack part # TH9024XT would be a good choice. Once the bikes are removed, the rack can be tilted rearward allowing full access to the trunk of your Camry.

If your Camry has a Class II hitch, you can carry up to 4 bikes due to the higher capacity of the hitch.

If you'll be transporting women's bikes or bikes with sharply-angled top tubes, you might also consider a frame adapter bar like part # 64005. The bar spans the distance between the handlebar gooseneck and the seat post, which provides a secondary attachment point for the bike rack. This allows the bike to be carried level, which maximizes ground clearance. I'll link you to a video showing how the adapter bar works.

If you click the links I provided, you can see product demonstration videos for the products I recommended.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Excellent choices! Both bike racks will hold up and perform really well so when it comes down to it I would have to say that the Yakima RidgeBack #Y02457 would be the best for ease of use since the anti-rattle and locking knob are built into each…

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Answer 2

The anti-rattle device for the Kuat Beta - Folding 2 Bike Aluminum Rack for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches #B202-114 is located at the rearmost end of the shank so it will be easy to get at and release the tension of the rack in the hitch receiver (see…

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Answer 3

To lock your bikes to your vehicle when using the Kuat Beta part #B202-2 that you referenced you'd want to use a cable lock like the etrailer Cable Lock #e98891. You'd want to route the cable through the bike frames and then back to through…

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Answer 4

Because of the spoiler atop the rear hatch of the 2016 Clubman S, none of our bike rack manufacturers offer a trunk mount rack that'll work, as the spoiler isn't strong enough to support the weight of the rack plus the bikes without…

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Answer 5

I have to contradict the other retailers that said there is no roof rack designed to fit the roof on your 2012 Camry Hybrid. We offer several roof racks that will work for you. I recommend the Rhino-Rack roof rack, part #RR42MR.This roof rack…

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The shank on the Kuat Beta for 1-1/4 inch receivers, part # is constructed of steel, while the rest of the rack is constructed of aluminum. This gives the 1-1/4 inch model the same 80 lb weight capacity as the model for 2 inch receivers, part…

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According to what I found on the Hard Dog site, their hitches are Class I, so you will need to find a rack that will fit a Class I hitch. The Kuat Beta, part #B202-114, and Thule Helium Aero, part #TH9042PRO, will both fit Class I hitches. Any high…

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Answer 8

The only trailer hitch we have that's compatible with your 2022 Kia Soul EV is the 1-1/4" Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C67FR so that's what I recommend going with. If you don't already have a bike rack I recommend checking out the…

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Answer 9

The Thule Apex XT 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting #TH9024XT will absolutely work with a 2017 Honda Civic Sedan. If you don't have a hitch yet, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I -…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

Hey Claudia, I checked with Curt just now and confirmed that their hitch part #C64DR does fit all models of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross which includes the hybrid models so it would work great for you. We also had customers with similar hybrid…

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