Best Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback on Long Road Trip

Question:

Hello! Im about to drive about 800 km over two days and am hoping to take my bike with me. Im just a little bit nervous as obviously it is a loooonggg drive and high speeds. Will it make it okay without any damage to car/bike if I use this rack?

asked by: Georgie

Expert Reply:

As long as the Thule Passage Bike Rack part # TH910XT isn't overloaded or installed on a dirty vehicle you should have no problem with it damaging your 2007 Toyota Yaris which it has been confirmed to fit.

I attached a review video for the rack for you to check out as well.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 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.

For an option that wouldn't touch your vehicle at all you would want a hitch mounted bike rack. This would be your best possible option. For a hitch you would want the # 24819.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack part # S64670. This rack has a ton of positive reviews from our customers who have tried it. Check out the review video I attached for more info.