Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Nissan Rogue with Spoiler
Question:
I have 2016 Nissan rogue with back spoiler and want,to attach my Thule bike rack to the spoiler.,called the dealer service dept., they said,it was fine. Told me spoiler is bolted to car. Leaving in bike trip tomorrow and a little concerned. Thoughts.
asked by: Fran
Expert Reply:
I don't know which Thule rack you have, but for your 2016 Nissan Rogue with the spoiler Thule doesn't list any of their trunk racks as a confirmed fit so I wouldn't recommend you install the rack. I checked them all and the fit notes all say that if equipped with a spoiler it's listed as a "no fit".
I know you are leaving on your trip "today" so this may get to you too late, but your best option is a hitch bike rack. You would need a hitch installed like the Draw Tite part # 75902 which would provide you with a very safe and secure way to mount a bike rack that would not damage the vehicle at all.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- 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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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Kuat
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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