Can the Trunk be Opened on a 2011 Audi A4 with a Trunk Mount Bike Rack Attached
Question:
Hi, Will I be able to open the trunk on my 2011 Audi A4 with the TH45jv rack installed on the car? Thanks
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
Because the bottom legs of a trunk mount bike rack, like the OutWay # TH45JV, rest on the top tier of a vehicle bumper, you will not be able to open the trunk of your 2011 Audi A4. Doing so could cause the bike rack to fall off and/or cause damage to the vehicle and rack. This is true for any trunk mount bike rack.
However, the OutWay # TH45JV goes on and off so quickly that having to remove it to open the trunk is not much of a chore at all. The retractable cables make installation and removal fast and easy, more so than on any other trunk mount bike rack I have seen.
I have included a link to the installation video for you to check out.
If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT, in order to carry the bike more level. I have included a link to a video showing how the adapter bar works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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