Trunk-Mount Bike Rack Fits for 2015 Acura RDX

Question:

Greetings, I have a Thule TH65JV bike rack that I purchased for a 1999 Buick Century. I have since sold the Buick and a friend of mine has a 2015 Acura RDX. Do you think I can use this rack on the Acura? Thanks.

asked by: Ed B

Expert Reply:

The Thule OutWay 2-Bike Platform Rack # TH65JV that you used on your 1999 Buick Century is NOT a fit on the 2015 Acura RDX. In fact, Thule does not recommend this particular rack for the Century, but they DO recommend their Thule OutWay 2-Bike Rack # TH45JV, which is a hanging style bike rack.

The reason the larger platform style OutWay rack # TH65JV is not recommended is its substantial 28-lb weight which can be too much for some vehicles' trunk lids. When you load this platform rack with two bikes of average weight the entire unit could easily weigh over 94-lbs. On some cars this could cause dimpling of the sheet metal.

You can see all confirmed trunk-mount bike rack fits for the 2015 Acura RDX by clicking on the linked page. Simply select the Vehicle Style from the drop-down menu tool at the top of the page to then see all racks that will fit properly. A cost-effective option is the Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack # Y02638.

expert reply by: Adam R