Bike Rack Recommendation to Transport 3 Beach Cruisers and 1 Mountain Bike w/ 2013 Honda Odyssey

Question:

We have a 2013 Honda Odyssey. We are looking for a bike rack that will allow us to travel with 3 beach cruisers and a mountain bike 4 total. Which rack would you suggest? Thanks.

asked by: Jaime F

Expert Reply:

In order to transport three beach cruisers and one mountain bike with your 2013 Honda Odyssey, I recommend going with a hitch mounted platform bike rack.

If your Odyssey isn't currently equipped with a hitch, take a look at the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 75270. This is a custom fit hitch which requires no drilling or welding for installation and will provide you will a versatile 2 inch receiver opening.

Now for the bike rack. With the bikes that you have mentioned, I think that the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4-Bike Platform Rack, # HR1400Z, would be a great rack for you. This rack mounts in a 2 inch hitch receiver, offers adjustable wheel mounts to accept a variety of wheel sizes and wheelbases, a tilting design for easier loading, and has a 50 lb weight capacity per bike. I have included a couple of videos for you.

Please do keep in mind that your towing set-up is only as strong as it's weakest link, which could be the vehicle, hitch, or the bike rack, so you will want to ensure that you do not exceed the capacity of the lowest rated component.

expert reply by: Leah S