Can Thule Trunk-Mount Bike Rack be Used on 2006 Honda CR-V

Published 04/06/2020

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Question:

I read the experts advise I I do see a solution. The one mistake in connection is that it is not a swing door but a lift door. Is the solution the same. What single bike bike rack would you recommend for this application. Thank you so much.

asked by: Armond S

Expert Reply:

Thank you for all of the info and the picture!

Normally when the hatch on a vehicle doesn't allow the hooks to properly secure you would just use an anchor type system like the Hollywood Racks part # HR44FR. These would sit inside the rear hatch area and would essentially pull against the door to hold the rack in place.

I checked with all of our manufacturers and none of them list a fit for a 2006 Honda CR-V. So even if you were able to use anchors I'm not sure if a Thule bike rack, like the Gateway Pro # TH78VR would actually work. Fortunately we do have other solutions for you.

What you can do instead is install a trailer hitch like the Curt # 13535 and then use a hitch mount 3-bike rack. A cost-effective hanging style option would be the Saris Bones # SA883. I have attached a video of the rack that you can check out to get a better idea of what the bike rack is like.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Armond S.

4/6/2020

Jon G.

4/6/2020

Thank you for the feedback, I was under the impression that all 2006 CR-Vs had the swinging door so I will definitely change that part of the answer. With that being said, I double checked all of our manufacturer's sites to see if there was an option to choose for the hatchback and I couldn't find anything so they simply don't have a trunk mount rack that they tested and approved for an '06 CR-V unfortunately. For a single bike rack that will work with the Curt Trailer Hitch # 13535 I really like the Inno Tire Hold # INH110 simply because it is extremely easy to load a bike and it is compatible with just about any bike out on the market since it holds the bike in place by the outside of the tires. This can hold up to a 60 lb bike with a max tire width of 3".