Trunk Mounted Bike Racks for a 2008 Honda Pilot and a 2005 Subaru Legacy Sedan
Question:
Will this rack fit a 2008 Honda Pilot and a 2005 Subaru Legacy Sedan?
asked by: Barrett W
Expert Reply:
The Thule Bike Racks, # TH78VR and # TH911XT, and Yakima Bike Racks, # Y02630 and #Y02614, will fit on your 2005 Subaru Legacy Sedan, however they will not fit on your 2008 Honda Pilot.
The trunk mounted bike racks require straps to be secured to the top and bottom of the trunks of the vehicle. There is not a secure place to mount the straps on the rear of your Honda Pilot that will support the weight of the bike rack and bikes.
It is recommended to use hitch mounted bike racks for your Honda Pilot like the Yakima RidgeBack, part # Y02458. We carry the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75599, that will fit on your Honda Pilot and does not require any drilling. I have attached a video of the trailer hitch installation on a 2007 Honda Pilot for you to check out. You could also get a hitch for your 2005 Subaru Legacy Sedan like the Draw-Tite, # 75560, and use the hitch mounted bike rack between your vehicles.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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Thule Gateway Pro 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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