How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2011 Toyota Corolla
Question:
I see you have a video featuring using this rack on a 2011 Corolla. I am considering getting a hitch installed and ordering this 4 bike rack for my 2011 Corolla, which does have relatively low ground clearance. Is there an issue with the weight of the bikes pulling the rack very close to the ground? How much clearance is there typically when it is loaded with 4 bikes?
asked by: Nora M
Expert Reply:
First, you should know that all of the trailer hitches for your 2011 Toyota Corolla are Class I hitches. This means that they can hold up to 2 bikes maximum, even if a bike rack can hold more bikes. So while you can use a Class I compatible bike carrier that holds 4 bikes, you would be limited to 2 bikes.
To carry 4 bikes you would have to do a combination of a hitch or trunk mount rack and a roof rack. The least expensive route is to go with a trunk mount and roof rack. The most cost effective 3-bike trunk mount carrier we have is the Hollywood Racks Express # HRE3, which is great for short hops but not the best rack for longer hauls. For longer trips I would go with the Thule OutWay # TH56BV as my first choice or the Thule Gateway # TH78VR as my second choice.
For a roof rack the most inexpensive option is SportRack semi-custom roof rack # SR1002. Then you could use a basic roof mount carrier such as # RKY1012.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Non-Adjustable
- Hanging Rack
- Hollywood Racks
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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 OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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Thule Gateway Pro 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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