Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2006 Scion Xa Hatchback

Question:

will this bike rack work with this car? Worried about the spoiler, but was trying to find a rack that doesnt require the additional cost of a hitch. Wasnt looking to spend much more than the cost of this particular rack. Any advice would be great.

asked by: Laura

Expert Reply:

For hatchbacks like your 2006 Scion Xa that has a spoiler the best solution for a trunk mounted bike rack is the Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2-3 which is designed to reach over the spoiler and not contact it at all.

I attached an install video for you to check where the rack is used to install on an SUV with a spoiler as well.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 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