Can Rear Hatch on 2014 Honda CR-V Be Opened with Saris Bones Bike Rack Attached
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I have a 2014 Honda CR-V without a hitch. I do see that some people mention Saris Wheel Stabililzer Straps or Saris Hatch Huggers. For my vehicle - is any other straps or accessories necessary for a good fit and experience with this product?
asked by: Cece
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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 fall off during this action.
This is going to be the case with any traditional trunk rack on your CR-V and unfortunately is just one of the drawbacks of this style of carrier.
The Saris Bones carrier does feature soft (but durable) rubber mounting feet that are specifically designed to help prevent any scratches on the vehicle surface. Before installation you might just want to give the mounting surfaces a quick wipe down to make sure there isn't any debris that could get caught between the feet and vehicle.
I have personally installed this particular rack and it's a really simple process. The rack itself only weighs about 10 pounds so it's definitely not a chore getting it up and into position. I have attached a video demonstration and a customer-submitted image of the carrier on a similar vehicle to your 2014 CR-V so you can see how it will look when installed.
If rear cargo access is a must then your best option is definitely with a hitch-mounted bike rack. We do have a selection of trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your CR-V, such as the etrailer.com # e98868. If you decide to go this route just let me know and I will be happy to recommend a great easy-to-use rack that will work nicely with your vehicle and this hitch.
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Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
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Cece
10/18/2019
I have a 2014 Honda CR-V without a hitch. I do see that some people mention Saris Wheel Stabililzer Straps or Saris Hatch Huggers. For my vehicle - is any other straps or accessories necessary for a good fit and experience with this product?