Will the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack Work on a 2007 Honda Pilot and 2010 Mazda 3
Question:
Hi, just want to make sure this rack would work/mount properly on our 2 vehicles, As indicated, a 07 Honda Pilot, and 2010 Mazada M3 sedan. Thanks!
asked by: Larry T
Expert Reply:
At this time we do not have a trunk mounted bike rack designed to fit the 2007 Honda Pilot. The reason there is not a trunk mount for the Pilot is that there is no safe position to attach the lower straps.
For the Mazda 3 Sedan 3 bike trunk mount racks are not recommended because the vehicle construction cannot handle more than two bikes.
In your situation the best recommendation would most likely be a hitch mounted bike rack and hitch for each vehicle. For the Pilot, I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch, # 75599, and for the 2011 Mazda 3 Sedan I would recommend the Curt Class I Hitch, # C11393.
Once the hitches are installed, the Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Carrier, # S63365, would be a good choice for carrying 3 bikes on the Pilot and 2 bikes on the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 is not capable of carrying over two bikes, without the possibility of damage to the vehicle frame or hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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