Option For Carrying Five Bikes With 2015 Kia Soul
Updated 01/05/2017 | Published 01/04/2017
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Question:
Hi Jeffrey! Thank you for you reply! I think a class 1 hitch will not be enough to carry 5 bikes, the rack supports up to 150 lbs and the rack itself weights 35 lbs, for a total of 185 lbs, a class 1 hitch maximum tongue weight is 200 lbs, this is way to close for me to fell save, let me know your thoughts.
asked by: Oscar A
Expert Reply:
You are correct. You cannot carry five bikes in a carrier on the back of a vehicle with a Class l hitch like your 2015 Kia Soul. You are limited to carrying 2 bikes with a Class l.
The only option I can offer is to use a trailer like the yakima Rack and Roll, part # Y08106. this trailer will let you carry up to five bikes on the crossbars which is what you asked about.
The bike carrier that will work with this trailer I recommend is the Yakima FrontLoader, part # Y02103. This carrier has a universal wheel-mount design and holds the bike vertical when placed in the rack.
If you decide to go this route and you need a trailer harness at the back of your Soul I recommend part # 118637.
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