Will the Thule Passage 3 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2008 Ford Escape and a 2003 GMC Yukon

Question:

Will the Thule # TH911XT fit on both 08 Ford Escape and 03 GMC Yukon?

asked by: vicky

Expert Reply:

The Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount, # TH911XT, will fit the 2008 Ford Escape, but not the 2003 Yukon due to the mounting requirements of the rack. There is another rack that will fit both vehicles. Take a look at the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack # HRF2-3. This rack has an additional upper arm piece that moves the top straps up and over any spoilers or obstructions so no weight is put on them (since the spoiler or other components are not meant to support weight). I have included a link to a video that shows how it works.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H