Recommended Bike Rack and Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Honda Civic
Updated 05/16/2018 | Published 05/15/2018
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Hello, Which bike rack would you recommend for a Honda Civic 2012? 1 bike preferred, not opposed to 2 Thanks!
asked by: Cecilia
Expert Reply:
In order to carry a bike on your 2012 Honda Civic, I recommend using a trailer hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. This option will give you the greatest variety of carriers to choose from, it will provide the easiest way to load/unload your bike, and you can always swap out the bike rack for a cargo basket or small trailer.
In order to do the above, you are first going to need a trailer hitch for which I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11391. This hitch has a Class I rating and will provide you with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. It is a confirmed fit your 2012 Civic. I have attached a sample install video so you can see what all is involved.
Then for a bike rack, I recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # KU64FR. It works with your class 1 hitch and is a top-tier rack for carrying 1 bike.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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