Best Way to Carry 3 Bikes with a 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan  

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Hitch mounted bike racks are normally a better route than trunk mounted racks. They provide a much more secure attachment to the vehicle and they don't touch any painted surfaces.

However since the hitches confirmed to fit your 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan are all Class I hitches that can only carry up to 2 bikes a trunk mounted bike rack would be your best option.

The best 3 bike trunk rack confirmed to fit your vehicle is the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier # TH56BV.

What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than 6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.

The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps ends to flap around. The cables can also be locked into position to deter theft of the rack. And there is also an integrated cable lock in the last bike position to deter bike theft.

This rack also features the latest and greatest in road dampening technology which protects bike frames better than other cradles.

If you plan on carrying any women's 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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