4 or 5 Bike Rack Recommendation on 2015 Honda Odyssey
Question:
I have 3 kids and we like to go biking together. We used to have an old truck that we could throw all of the bikes in, but I upgraded to a 2015 Honda Odyssey. What are my options for carrying 4 bikes and maybe a 5. the 5th would be a small childs bike, so I could put that in the back.
asked by: Tammy M
Expert Reply:
For your 2015 Honda Odyssey, I'd recommend a 5 bike hitch mounted rack so the entire family has the option to play together. If you don't have a trailer hitch, I'd recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Round Tube, # 75270, for your vehicle. I've attached a video for your reference.
A great choice for your bike rack would be the Thule Apex XT 5 Bike Rack, # TH9026XT. It will fit a 1-1/4 or a 2 inch hitch and has some great options to make it easy to use. It has anti-sway cradles with ratcheting straps that just click into place and hold each bike at 3 points. It has a control lever that allows you to fold the arms of the rack down when not in use to reduce space when not carrying bikes, and has a tilting design that allows you access to your cargo area.
If you decide on a 4 bike rack, I recommend the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # Y02458 which is a similar rack made for 4 bikes. It has a total capacity of 150 lbs and weight just 35 lbs.
For Children's, Women's, and Alternative frame bikes, you may want to consider a Bike Adapter like Yakima's Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar, # Y02531. This creates a top bar for greater stability on the rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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Yakima HandCuff Cable Lock for RidgeBack and SwingDaddy Bike Racks
- Bike Locks
- Cable Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- 3 Feet Long
- Gray
- Yakima
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Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Yakima
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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 5 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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