Will Thule Venture Trunk Mount Bike Carrier Fit 2015 Toyota Rav4 with Spoiler
Question:
I bought recently the Thule Venture 3-Bike Trunk Vehicle Rack for my SUV. Can you advise whether this would be safe to load onto my 2015 Rav4? My Rav4 comes with a stock spoiler. Thanks
asked by: Paul
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Thule Venture is the same bike rack as the Thule Passage # TH911XT and the Passage is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Toyota RAV4.
However, since your RAV4 has a spoiler you will want to make sure there is a gap at the top of your rear spoiler for the mounting strap to pass through and attach to the edge of the rear hatch (rather than the straps passing up and over the spoiler). Some rear top spoilers do not have this gap, so you will want to make sure your vehicle does.
It's important that the cables be routed under the spoiler, not over. The spoiler is not designed to handle any weight and if the cables are run over the spoiler the spoiler could deform or even brake under the weight of the bike rack and bikes.
Another option would be the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Carrier # HRF2-3. This rack is specifically designed for vehicles with spoilers and is a confirmed fit for your vehicle.
If you are planning on using the bike rack for a women's bike with an angled top frame tube, I would recommend getting an adapter bar like part # HRBA-PRO, so that the bike would be able to sit level across the arms of the bike rack.
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