How Many Bikes Can Hitch Installed on 2013 Honda Accord Carry

Question:

We have a Honda Accord 2013 4 door sedan. We just got a 1 1/4 hitch installed and I am being told conflicting information on how many bikes it can hold. We got the hitch to be able to carry 4 bikes can we do this? Thank you for your time.

asked by: Renit

Expert Reply:

There are two different Classes of 1-1/4 inch hitches which both have different weight capacities and bike carrying restrictions. A Class I 1-1/4 inch hitch can only carry up to 2 bikes due to the additional weight and leverage of the bikes, but if the hitch installed was a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch you can carry up to 4 bikes.

For your 2013 Honda Accord Sedan we only have Class I hitches available like the Draw Tite part # 24787 that you referenced which would mean you'd only be able to carry 2 bikes. Additional bikes would have to go up on a roof rack if needed.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058.. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

If you need to carry more than two bikes, you could get a roof rack on your Honda and then be able to carry 2 more bikes. Please let us know if you would like to look into this option.