Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for 2011 Subaru Forester
Question:
Jameson, Since I cannot open the hatch on my 2011 Subaru Forester with the bike rack tilted up, is there enough clearance for me to tilt the rack up without opening the hatch? The Saris bike rack that you suggested is more than I want to spend. Thanks,
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
Both of the racks you mentioned will fit folded down on your 2011 Subaru Forester but not folded up.
For a platform rack that would fit and work well the Saris Freedom Superclamp part # SA4025F would be a great option. It doesn't fold up but it's rail design is narrow enough that there really wouldn't be anything to ever fold up. It also only touches the bikes at the tires and is lightweight for a platform rack at 35 lbs.
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Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 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
- Hollywood Racks
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Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 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
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Saris
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Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 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
- Hollywood Racks
more information >
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Mark
10/20/2017
Jameson, Since I cannot open the hatch on my 2011 Subaru Forester with the bike rack tilted up, is there enough clearance for me to tilt the rack up without opening the hatch? The Saris bike rack that you suggested is more than I want to spend. Thanks,