Bike Carrying Options for 2011 Honda CR-V
Updated 07/24/2012 | Published 07/21/2012
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will the TH45JV or the th65JV fit on a 2011 Honda CRV...my concern is the faux plastic bumper for base support and the thickness of the hatch bottom for a spot to hook on I appreciate your help.
asked by: Paul D
Expert Reply:
For exactly the reason you stated, Thule states that none of their trunk mounted racks will work with your 2011 Honda CR-V. Yakima states a few of their trunk-mount racks will fit. Occasionally, we will have one manufacturer state that the vehicle is compatible with a trunk mount rack, and the other will say that it is not. In that case, I typically do not recommend using a trunk mount.
Installing a hitch and using a hitch-mounted bike rack would be your best bet. If you were only wanting to carry two bikes, and had no future plans on towing anything, the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24792 would be an economical option. We have numerous bike racks that are compatible with a Class I hitch, if you like a rack that carries the bikes so that they are hanging from from the crossbar like the OutWay # TH45JV, the Swagman Trailhead part # S63360 would be a good choice for you. If you like a platform type rack like the OutWay # TH65JV, the Swagman XTC-2, part # S64670 would work well for you.
If you were wanting to carry more than 2 bikes, you would need a Class III receiver like the Draw-Tite # 75547.
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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