Hitch and Bike Rack Recommended for a 2007 Honda Odyssey Minivan

Question:

I have a Honda Oddesey 2007, would be putting a hitch this week. Might be a 1 1/4. I like the metal clamps instead of rubbers holding the bike frame. and able to tilt for access at the back. any other recommendations?

asked by: joel p

Expert Reply:

The SportRack Pathway, part # SR2703, is a great choice because it fit Class I, II, and III hitch receivers.

The only other recommendation I would make is that if you would consider a 2 inch Class III hitch for your 2007 Honda Odyssey, like the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, item # 75270, you would have greater capacity and many more accessories will be available for you in the future should your towing or hauling needs change. We have a video for you to review of the installation of the Class III hitch on your vehicle.

If you chose a Class III hitch you would also be able to use the Swagman XTC4 four Bike Rack for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # S64665, which uses wheel mounts and frame hooks to secure the bikes to the trailer hitch, which keeps the bikes from contacting each other and the back of the vehicle. This style of rack is very easy to load and the uprights for the frame hooks fold down to allow access to the rear of the vehicle with the rack installed in the hitch.

expert reply by: Robert G