How to Carry 5 Bikes with a 2009 Nissan Maxima

Updated 07/16/2020 | Published 07/14/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting

(590)

$255.44

SeaSucker Bomber Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted

$599.00

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(95)

$226.20

Question:

Which trailer hitch and accessories would you recommend to install on a 2009 Nissan Maxima in order to put a Curt, Premium, hitch mounted, model #18065, 5 bike rack with a 2inch shank?

asked by: Luis P

Expert Reply:

In order to carry 5 bikes with your 2009 Nissan Maxima you're either going to need to use a trailer or a combination of a hitch mount bike rack and a roof rack bike rack system because the only hitches that fit your vehicle are Class I hitches which are limited to only carrying 2 bikes. This means you won't be able to use the Curt Premium 5 Bike Rack # C18065.

Since it will be a bit more cost-effective and easier to maneuver your vehicle around by mounting 3 of the bikes to your roof that's the route I recommend taking. Here are the parts I recommend for you:

Curt Trailer Hitch - # C11352
Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack - # TH9058

SeaSucker Bomber Roof 3 Bike Rack - # 298-BB3008

The Bomber is a little bit of a different roof rack system but it will be the most cost-effective, plus you can easily transfer this to a future vehicle. The vacuum cups each have a pull strength rating of 210 lbs so they are more than capable of safely carrying 3 bikes.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.