Trunk and Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Options for a 2011 Dodge Caliber
Question:
Will the Thule OutWay 3 Trunk Mount Bike Rack fit a 2011 Dodge Caliber?
asked by: Theresa
Expert Reply:
The Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack, # TH56BV, will fit on your 2011 Dodge Caliber as long as it is not the SRT4 model with the rear spoiler. The clips will attach to the top and bottom of the rear hatch and a spoiler cannot support the weight of a trunk mounted bike carrier.
If you have a rear spoiler, then I would recommend a hitch like our Draw-TiteTrailer Hitch, # 24769, and one of our most popular hitch mounted bike racks the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack, # TH9058. You may also want to get the Thule Adapter Bar, # TH982XT, to safely carry women's, children's and alternative bike frames.
Some advantages to adding a trailer hitch to your vehicle is you will have the ability to tow a small trailer if the situation arose and you will have access to the back of your vehicle without having to remove the bike rack. I have listed some items below that you may be interested in to complete your towing set up.
Wiring Harness # 118552
2 Inch Ball # 19258
1-7/8 Inch Ball # 19256
I have attached a few installation videos and instructions for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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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
- Thule
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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