Fit of Thule Passage Trunk Mount 3-Bike Rack on 2013 Toyota Prius and 2008 Nissan Quest

Question:

Will this bike rack work both for a Prius 2013 AND a Nisson Quest 2008? Just trying to save some bucks!

asked by: Emmy

Expert Reply:

The Thule Passage 3-Bike Trunk Mounted Bike Rack, part # TH911XT would indeed be compatible with both your 2013 Prius and your 2008 Nissan Quest van. Just make sure not to use the rear windshield wiper when the rack is in place. You'll also want to remove the rack before opening the rear hatch of either vehicle. The struts that hold the rear hatch up are only rated for the weight of the door. Adding the weight of the rack (even though they don't weigh much) could result in the hatch closing unexpectedly, causing injury.

If you'll be transporting women's bikes or bikes with sharply-angled top tubes, you might also consider a frame adapter bar like part # 64005. The bar spans the distance between the handlebar gooseneck and the seat post, which provides a secondary attachment point for the bike rack. This allows the bike to be carried level, which maximizes ground clearance. I'll link you to a video that shows how the frame adapter bar works.

expert reply by: Mike L