Best Way to Carry 3 Bikes with 2016 Kia Forte5

Question:

Hello. Id like to know what accessory hitch would be best to transport 3 bikes 2 adult, 1 childs on a 2016 Kia Forte5 LX. Ive seen class I hitches, but have been told they can only carry 2 bikes. Do they make a better / higher up class hitch for a third bike? Thanks,

asked by: Chris C

Expert Reply:

I have a great solution for you to carry your three bikes but since the hitches for your 2016 Kia Forte5 are Class I there isn't a way to carry more than two bikes with them. So instead your best option is a trunk mounted bike rack that can carry up to 3 bikes and is confirmed as a fit for your vehicle.

The best option is the Thule Raceway 3 bike rack part # TH56JV.

What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.

The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps ends to flap around. The cables can also be locked into position to deter theft of the rack. And there is also an integrated cable lock in the last bike position to deter bike theft.

This rack also features the latest and greatest in road dampening technology which protects bike frames better than other cradles.

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C