Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 2003 Hyundai Accent with Rear Spoiler

Question:

I have a Hyundai Accent 2003 Sedan This model has a spoiler with brake light on the boot . I am looking for a appropriate bike rack to use .My car has no tow bar so I was looking for one that attached to the boot to hold a women mountain bike and a extra large mans mountain bike .

asked by: Jason W

Expert Reply:

Because your 2003 Hyundai Accent has the rear spoiler I recommend a trunk mount bike carrier that is going to have a long reach to fit up and over that spoiler. For that type of rack the best option is going to be the Thule OutWay for 2 bikes, # TH45JV. This carrier does have a long reach and arms that move independently from the rest of the rack so you are able to get it to fit the vehicle and carry the bikes level.

It has a capacity of 33 pounds per bike (66 pounds total). If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H