Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Infiniti QX60

Question:

What would be your recommendation for a trunk mounted rack for a 2014 Infiniti QX60? I will be carrying mostly a woman's bike, and I would like to be able to quickly and easily install it myself. I am worried about the clips scratching the surface of the car. I don't have any experience with trunk mounted racks. Thanks.

asked by: Maureen C

Expert Reply:

The Thule OutWay 3-bike # TH56BV would be what I would recommend for your 2014 Infiniti QX60. It is a confirmed fit and the nicest rack around.

What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than 6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.

The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps ends to flap around. The cables can also be locked into position to deter theft of the rack. And there is also an integrated cable lock in the last bike position to deter bike theft.

This rack also features the latest and greatest in road dampening technology which protects bike frames better than other cradles.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Rob

5/31/2020

Are there any 4-bike trunk mount racks for a 2014 QX60, or is 3 the max for this vehicle without a hitch?

Chris R.

6/4/2020

We actually don't have any 4-bike trunk racks available - for any vehicle. For a 4-bike setup you really do need to go with a hitch-mounted carrier. If you don't yet have a hitch the Curt # C13126 will work perfectly on your QX60. I've also linked our full selection of 4-bike hitch racks below that you can look through.

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Rob

6/8/2020

@ChrisR, thanks for the reply! I have installed a hitch and now looking at potential hitch-mounted racks. Will a 16-inch kids bike work with most hanging hitch-mounted options if I use an adapter arm, or is a 16-inch bike likely too small?

Chris R.

6/11/2020

A 16" kids bike should be compatible with most hanging-style racks. Like you mentioned - you'll likely have to add an adapter bar like # UB01 just because of those funky frames but it will work. I have kids too and have put some pretty small bikes on hanging racks without trouble. For a specific 4-Bike rack I really like the thule Camber # TH9056, which offers uniquely large cradle spacing that you'll really appreciate when it comes time to actually load those bikes up.