Trailer Hitch and Bike Carrier Recommendations for a 2010 Honda Odyssey
Question:
I have a 2010 Honda Oddesey with no hitch. We are looking for a rack that will carry 4 bikes 2 adult and 2 child. We will be traveling a long distance. Which bike rack would you recommend?
asked by: Julie
Expert Reply:
The safest way to carry bikes is by using a trailer hitch and hitch mounted bike carrier. Trunk mount carriers only go up to 3 bikes, any more than that and it would put way too much stress on the attachment points on the vehicle. And the roof is probably not wide enough for all 4 bikes, let alone able to support the weight of 4 bikes.
So the options are a combination of a trunk mount and roof mount set up or a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike carrier. I recommend the simplicity of a hitch mount carrier, especially considering you are going to be traveling a long distance.
For a trailer hitch I recommend Draw-Tite hitch # 75270. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver that will afford you many bike carrier options. I have included a link to a video that shows how the hitch installs.
The most popular 4-bike carrier for 2010 Odyssey owners is the Thule # TH934XTR. But even with the single arm you would likely need adapter bars such as # 64005, to carry women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes. If you want to avoid adapter bars I recommend a platform style carrier such as # S64665. This carrier holds the bikes at the wheels and frames so adapter bars would not be needed.
I have linked video reviews of the bike carriers and one showing how the adapter bar works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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