Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2008 Toyota Solara

Question:

Hey! I just recently purchased a new bike its a Schwinn and I want to get a bike rack for my car. I have a 2008 convertible Toyota Solara. What do you recommend? Im also not very handy, so where would you recommend hiring someone to install this for me? I want it to be safe and secure and dont trust myself to execute it properly. Thank you for your help!

asked by: Elizabeth M

Expert Reply:

For your 2008 Toyota Solara the hitch to use for a bike rack is the Curt hitch part # C12110 which is a confirmed fit. I'd recommend finding one near you with a good reputation and letting them install it.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C