Weight Capacity and Bike Rack Options For 2018 Nissan Rogue
Question:
Thanks for the answer. Since the max tongue weight I need to go by is 110lb, does that mean the bikes, rack, and the hitch itself (around 30lbs) need to be under 110 lb? Or is it just the bikes and rack that need to be under 110lb?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
In that question, the customer may have been referring to the towing capacity of their vehicle being a maximum tongue weight of 110lbs. That information can be found in your owners manual. So even if Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75902 has a 3,500 pound towing capacity and 350 pound tongue weight capacity, the towing capacity of the vehicle takes precedent. So the lowest of the two numbers is what you go with in regards to towing capacity. So please check the towing capacity in your owners manual to get started.
My favorite bike rack to recommend is the Thule Apex Swing part # TH9027XT because it can carry up to 4 bikes and can swing out and away from the rear of the vehicle to give you complete access to the rear cargo area with bikes loaded. The total weight capacity is 150lbs. The arms of the rack can also fold down when not in use so that the bike rack doesn't take up much space as well. Check out the review video I attached for more info on this rack as well.
However,if the weight of 4 bikes are too heavy in regards to tongue weight. You may want to consider putting 2 bikes on your roof and the other 2 bikes on your hitch.
If you choose to put 2 bikes on your roof and the other 2 bikes on your hitch please email me back and I will give you options.
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
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Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
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- Square Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
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RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Heavy-Duty Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
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Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
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Mike
2/13/2018
Thanks for the answer. Since the max tongue weight I need to go by is 110lb, does that mean the bikes, rack, and the hitch itself (around 30lbs) need to be under 110 lb? Or is it just the bikes and rack that need to be under 110lb?