2011 Nissan Pathfinder LE Bike Rack Options for Towing Trailer

Question:

Two questions. Have a rear vehicle 4 bike hitch rack that I have been using. Now I have bought a 2013 Rockwood 2516G Premier pop up. I now want options to carry up to four bikes while towing trailer. Obviously rear hitch bike rack wont work while towing so . . . 1 Considering adding a roof rack to trailer?? Will your SportRack fit on my trailer? I have two Yakima Front Loader bike racks I would use on this - do you know if they will mount well on the SportRack? Popup roof is 85inch wide. or 2 Considering getting a front hitch for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder LE. If I get one - do I have to remove any parts on car - keep seeing reference to removing air dam. Not sure what that is. Which do you think would be best option or any others I should consider? Thrilled to have discovered your company .

asked by: Norman A

Helpful Expert Reply:

We do have a front hitch for your 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, part # 65075 that could be used for a bike rack as long as you are okay with the amount of added length the bike rack would put on the front of the vehicle. The front air dam of your vehicle would need to get trimmed or removed.

The Sportrack roof rack for pop ups part # SR1020 will fit your roofs that are up to 85-1/2 inches wide so yours being 85 inches wide would be totally compatible. This rack is also compatible with your Yakima FrontLoaders # Y02103.

Have you considered putting the bikes on your Pathfinders roof rack? That's another solid option that might be worth looking into. Email me back with what type of roof your vehicle has. Any rails or crossbars?

expert reply by: Jameson C