Carrying Two Large Bikes on a 2017 Fiat 500L
Question:
I am about to purchase the Thule Outway 2 Pro bike rack for my 2017 Fiat 500L. Can you confirm that is the correct bike rack for my car? Also can I put two kind of large bikes on this rack? boardwalk bikes?
asked by: Kerry A
Expert Reply:
The Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV, is confirmed to fit your 2017 Fiat 500L. The rack will handle large bikes as long as they aren't too heavy. It can handle bikes up to 33 pounds each. You also probably need a bike frame adapter bar like the Swagman Deluxe, part # 64005. This creates the horizontal tube to hang the bikes from to keep them level if the bikes don't have that bar.
If your bikes are too heavy for the OutWay then I recommend adding a trailer hitch receiver to your Fiat because all trunk mount racks max out at 35 pounds per bike. In this case use the Curt hitch, part # C11364, which is a fit on your vehicle. Then, since the Fiat is going to be rated for very low hitch capacity as well I recommend the Thule EasyFold XT, part # TH903202, for a rack because it's has a capacity of 65 pounds per bike. You should verify the tongue weight capacity of your Fiat because you need to make sure the weight of the rack (45 pounds) and both bikes doesn't exceed it.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
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- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
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- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Standard
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
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- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
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