Yakima HangOut 3 Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Will Fit On 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Question:

I have a 2011 Hyundai Santa fe. I would like to haul two bikes. I currently do not have a hitch. Would any trunk bike carriers support the weight with my vehicle?

asked by: Bonnie G

Expert Reply:

According to the fine folks at Yakima, the HangOut 3 bike rack you is a fit for your 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. If your Santa Fe is equipped with a rear windshield wiper, make sure you do not use it when the rack is installed. The rack has a 90 lb capacity when used with three bikes.

For easy install and removal, the Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV might be a better choice. Instead of the clumsy strap and buckle attachment method used by other racks, the Raceway uses only 2 rubber-coated straps to secure the rack to the vehicle. If you are planning on using the rack often, the OutWay would be a excellent alternative.

For women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # Y02531 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.

If you look at the provided photo, can see what the rack will look like when installed on a Hyundai Santa Fe.

expert reply by: Mike L