Recommended 2-Bike Trunk-Mount Bike Carrier for 2015 Toyota RAV4

Question:

What specific portable bike rack is best suited for a 2015 RAV 4? 2 person is adequate. Most use would be local.

asked by: GARY

Expert Reply:

For a quality but cost-effective 2-bike trunk-mount carrier for your 2015 Toyota RAV4 I recommend the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier # TH910XT. This rack handles 2 bikes, is light in weight for easy handling and it carries Thule's limited lifetime warranty. This rack does not include locks but if you like you can easily add anti-theft strap # TH533 to help secure the rack and cable lock # e98891 to lock the bikes to the rack.

If you prefer a more advanced carrier that includes these locks then look no further than the Thule OutWay 2 carrier # TH45JV. This advanced rack has built-in locks and uses only 2 rubber coated straps for attachment, rather than a more complicated 6-strap system, which makes it much easier to install and remove.

Videos for both Thule racks are linked for you along with our main rack page that shows all 2-bike carriers for your 2015 Toyota RAV4. The linked article may also be of interest.

If you'll be carrying bikes that do not have a top frame tube, such as some women's and kid's bikes, you may want to add an adapter bar like # 64005 which connects between the seat and handlebar posts to provide a level mounting surface to mate with the carrier's arms.

If your RAV4 has a hitch you can let me know its size, either 1-1/4-inch or 2-inch, and I can offer you hitch-mount rack recommendations if you prefer.