Best Way to Carry Bikes on a 1996 Buick Park Avenue

Question:

Hi, I am looking for a bike rack that can stay attached to the trunk of car and allow the trunk to be opened. Thanks,

asked by: Kate

Expert Reply:

I do have bike rack options available for you but none of our trunk mounted options will allow you to open the trunk with the bike rack attached. This has to do with both the weight of the rack and interference with the vehicle. Instead you will want to consider adding a trailer hitch and using a hitch mounted bike rack.

For this, I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12049 and the Yakima RidgeBack 2 Bike Rack part # Y02457. This option will allow you to carry up to two bikes at 40 lbs each. The upright post can also be tilted downward for easy access to the trunk and the arms can be folded while not in use.

I have attached a review video on the above bike rack for you as well. Please keep in mind that in order to abide by Curt's hitch warranty, you will also need to use the support strap part # 18050 when using a bike rack or cargo carrier.

expert reply by: Conner L