Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Question:

I asked about what rack will work best on my 01 Nissan Pathfinder? I stated I Dnt have a receiver so a hitch mount isnt worth the cost of buying a hitch and a rack. Is there a universal rack that will attach to the back. It doesnt have a spare on back. It does have factory roof racks. I need to be able to carry up to 2 bikes. Lifting the bikes isnt a problem. If ya have any suggestion of racks or universal mounts to go on existing roof rack let me know and links to them if you can. If not then name and part #. Thanks

asked by: Michael B

Expert Reply:

Sounds like a trunk mounted bike rack would be perfect for you. The trunk rack we recommend the most that is also confirmed to fit your 2001 Nissan Pathfinder is the Thule OutWay part # TH45JV.

The Raceway 2 includes a number of advanced features. This carrier uses 2 rubber coated straps, rather than 6 straps that are common with other carriers, to secure to your vehicle and it includes locks both for the carrier itself and for your loaded bikes.

For a more economically priced rack you might also be interested in the Thule Gateway Pro Bike Rack part # TH88VR. Install video attached.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT 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.

None of the roof bike racks we offer are confirmed to fit the factory rack of your vehicle.