How to Carry 3 Bikes on a 2018 Chevy Cruze Hatchback

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Hello, I am looking at finding a bike rack for a 2018 Chevy Cruze Hatchback. I am curious what ones you would recommend that would properly fit this model. I was thinking of a trunk mounted one but need one for the hatch. I was also hoping to get a mount for 3 bikes as well as still be able to get into the hatch if I need to without taking the bikes off.

asked by: Jonathon G

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The best way to carry 3 bikes on your 2018 Chevy Cruze Hatchback and keep access to your rear hatch without removing the bikes or bike rack is to either use a hitch mount bike rack for 2 bikes and a roof mount rack for the 3rd or to carry all three bikes on the roof. These 2 options will require more of an investment than a trunk mount bike rack, but they are your best and safest options.

Unfortunately, there are no trunk mount bike racks that will fit the hatchback models at this time likely due to the possible deformation or damage to the rear spoiler, but also the struts and hinges of a rear hatch are not strong enough to support the weight of a trunk mount bike rack and bikes when open. In fact, trunk bike rack manufacturers do not recommend opening the rear hatch at all with just the bike rack attached. There have been many cases of people being injured because the rear hatch fell on them.

If you are interested in the hitch and roof option, you will want to start with the Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch, # 24951, and the bike rack I recommend is the Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Rack, # KU74FR, because it will fit a Class I trailer hitch and tilt away from the vehicle with the bikes loaded giving you access to your rear hatch.

There are only Class I trailer hitches available for the Chevy Cruze and Class I trailer hitches are limited to carrying a maximum of 2 bikes. The leverage form the weight of a 3 bike is too much for the hitch and vehicle frame to handle. To carry your third, you will want to consider a roof mount option like the SeaSucker Talon Roof Bike Rack, # 298-BT1004.

If you want to look into the roof only option, the best value option is the Rhino-Rack roof rack system which consists of the Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRVA126B-2, the 2500 Series Legs, # RRRLKVA, and the Custom DK Fit Kit, # DK489. This will give you a set of crossbars to attach a roof mounted bike rack like the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Bike Rack, # RBC035, which would be my recommendation. I also attached a link to all of our roof mounted bike racks for you to check out.

A more economical way of accomplishing this is the SeaSucker Bomber Roof Rack for 3 Bikes, # 298-BB3008.

I've attached review videos and links to each of these products for you to check out.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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Answer 1

Not at all! The RockyMounts TieRod Roof Mounted Bike Carrier #RKY1012 will fit just fine with most round, square, aero/elliptical and most factory crossbars, to include your Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars #TH712500. This bike rack is capable of…

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Answer 2

I may have a solution for you, however the available trunk-mount bike racks for your Chevrolet Cruze are all designed for the Sedan model and not the Hatchback like what you have. Also, the maximum weight capacity on the trunk-mount bike racks…

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Answer 3

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

Yakima's Skyline towers part #Y53TR can fit the tracks of the Retrax XR that you have with the landing pad 1 part #Y00221 but there isn't a way with the Baseline towers. Your Yakima Corebar or Jetstream bars will work with the Skyline towers…

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Answer 6

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers and Camper Shells #S80510 will fit your 2023 Forest River Flagstaff 176LTD. It is also what I recommend to add a roof rack for a bicycle carrier on your camper. Once installed you will be able to add…

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Answer 8

The 71" Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR Tonneau Covers item #RRVA180B-RRRLT600 are the correct set for your 2022 Ram 3500. These are made for full size trucks and fit in the rails of the Retrax PRO XR. These crossbars are exactly…

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