Best Trailer Hitch and BIke Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2018 Honda Pilot

Question:

Looking for best hitch and bike rack for 2018 Honda Pilot EXL for four bikes, including two mens, one womens, and one kids currently ten years old. Because our car is brand new, looking for something that will not damage/scrap/scratch/affect car. Also looking for something that is easy to use! Thank you.

asked by: Jean

Expert Reply:

The best trailer hitch receiver we have for your 2018 Honda Pilot is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13146. This hitch installs use pre existing holes in the frame rail so there will be no drilling required. You also will not need to cut or trim as you can see in the attached install vehicle which is what makes it the perfect trailer hitch for you. Please keep in mind that a trailer hitch will only fit your vehicle as is if it has a 18" diameter or smaller spare tire. If you do have a spare tire larger than 18" diameter then you can still install the trailer hitch you will just need to replace it with the smaller spare.

In order for a bike rack to accommodate the two men's bikes, women's bike, and kid's bike you are going to want to use a platform bike rack as it will also be easy to use as you mentioned. For a premium option I recommend the Inno Tire Hold 4 Bike Platform Rack part # INH142. For a more cost effective option I recommend the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack part # HR4000. Both options are extremely versatile, and will allow you to safely secure the different sizes and styles of bikes that you have. The main difference is just how they hold the bike. The Inno tire hold will secure the bikes by their tires, and is extremely easy to operate. The Hollywood Racks Destination has a 360 degree rotating clamp that will hold onto the frames of each bike along with the wheel straps.

I have attached review videos of both options below.

expert reply by: Conner L