What Trunk Bike Rack do You Recommend for My 2004 Toyota Highlander with Rear Spoiler?
Question:
What strap like bike rack fits 2004 Highlander with the spoiler? Concerned weight of bikes rip down spoiler. Will rack support kids 20” bike?
asked by: Randy
Expert Reply:
For your question, I am assuming you are asking for a rack for your 2004 Toyota Highlander with a rear spoiler. For that vehicle, I recommend the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack # Y02637 or the HangOut 3 # Y02638. These racks were produced with spoiler clearance in mind. It comes with a QuickTrigger hub system that lets you adjust the base to fit the shape of your trunk. The racks also come with anti-sway cradles to prevent bike contact during transport. To add theft-deterrence of the bikes I recommend the Yakima Same-Key Cable # Y07233 along with the lock core # Y07202. To help prevent theft of the rack itself, I recommend the Yakima Passive Security Strap # Y02623.
I went ahead and attached a video of the HangOut mounted on a 2016 Toyota Highlander with a rear spoiler to provide you perspective of the fitment.
This rack will fit your 20" kid's bike, but you do need the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar # 64005 to attach the small-framed bike to the arms of the HangOut. I also attached a video to show how the adapter bar works.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
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Security Strap for Yakima Trunk Mounted Bike Carrier
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Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 2)
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Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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