How to Carry 4 Bikes with 2015 Nissan Altima

Published 10/28/2019

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Question:

I have a class 1 1.25 hitch. Can I use this rack to safely transport 4 bikes that are under 150lbs on a 2015 Nissan Altima S Sedan? Thanks!

asked by: Lawrence L

Expert Reply:

Class I hitches like the Draw Tite # 24796 that fits your 2015 Nissan Altima can only carry up to 2 bikes at a time as the additional weight and leverage is too much for the lower weight capacity hitch.

So your best option would be a 2 bike rack like the Thule Camber part # TH9058 which fits the Class I hitches and we know works great on Altimas like yours. See attached review video.

To carry 2 more bikes you'd need a roof rack like the Rhino Rack # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK381 and then roof bike racks like the Yakima FrontLoader part # Y02103 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C