Best Bike Rack Option for 3 Bikes on 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
Question:
I am considering a hitch-mounted bike rack, so I would need a hitch for my 2013 Nissan Altima sedan. I would intend to carry 3 bikes, so the hitch, correct me if Im wrong, would have to be Class II or above. Do you sell such a thing for my car? If so, what are some recommendations of make/model of hitch?
asked by: Ti
Expert Reply:
You are correct that to carry 3 bikes you would need a Class II or Class III trailer hitch receiver, but there is not one available for your 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan.
That leaves you with the option of a Class I trailer hitch and bike carrier as well as a roof mounted option or a trunk mounted bike carrier. My recommendation is to use a trunk mounted bike carrier for easiest use and function. The best option in my opinion is the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack # Y02633 which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. I then recommend the Softride # SR54FR to secure the front wheel and the bike adapter bar # 64005 for any step through frames.
For the hitch mount and roof rack option, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24796 and the Thule Doubletrack # TH92BJ. Then I recommend the SeaSucker Talon Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted # 298-BT1004 for the 3rd bike.
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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SeaSucker Talon Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- No Crossbars
- Disc Brake Compatible
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
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- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Softride Soft Hook-and-Loop Tie Downs for Bike Racks - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Tie Down Straps
- Softride
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Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 4 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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