Hitch and 4-Bike Rack Recommendation for 2 Electric and 2 Kids Bikes on 2009 Honda Accord
Question:
Hi ,Im gonna buy bike rack for my 4 bikes 2 electric bikes and 2 kids regular bikes Maybe you can give me advice which hitch and which hitch rack would be best for my 2009 Honda Accord 4 door Thank you
asked by: Kris
Expert Reply:
The type of trailer hitch that is offered for your 2009 Honda Accord 4-door sedan is a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I type. A Class I hitch has sufficient strength to handle the weight of only 2 bikes. The linked article on hitch classes will give you more detail on the capacities of trailer hitches.
Of all the available options (linked below) I suggest the Curt Hitch item # C11496 for its lower cost and relatively simple installation. This hitch will install without any drilling using the included fasteners. Two articles on hitch installation, as well as a detailed step-by-step video, are linked for you. If you plan to do the install yourself, and many of our customers do, you will need one specialized tool, a torque wrench, in addition to standard hand tools.
As long as your electric bikes do not weigh more than 65-lbs each, you can use the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 in the hitch.
Your kids bikes will need to be carried on the vehicle's roof, using a roof rack. The most cost-effective roof rack for your 4-door Accord is the SportRack # SR1010. With this square bar rack you can use one of the carriers shown on the provided link, such as the Swagman # S64720.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Square Crossbars - Steel - 50" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Square Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- SportRack
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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