Curt Hitch and Rola Bike Rack Recommendation for a Infiniti EX35

Question:

I have a 2011 Infiniti EX35 and Im looking at either getting a back rack like this or getting a hitch mounted bike rack. I dont have a hitch on the vehicle, so I would have to get that in addition to a hitch mounted bike rack. In the notes on all trunk mounted racks Thule says if the EX35 has a spoiler its a no fit. However all EX35s have a small spoiler on the top of the rear hatch. Do you have any experience on the fit of this rack on the EX35 since they all have spoliers. Thanks.

asked by: Doug

Expert Reply:

I contacted Thule and they informed me that since your 2011 Infiniti EX35 has a spoiler on it you would not be able to install a trunk mounted bike rack like the Thule Gateway 3 Bike Carrier # TH78VR that you referenced.

Since you were already considering installing a hitch and using a hitch mounted bike rack I would recommend you go that route. The recommended hitch for your vehicle is the Curt Trailer Hitch # 11510.

However, since the only hitch available for your vehicle is a Class I, 1-1/4 inch hitch you will be limited to only carrying 2 bikes because of the lower tongue weight capacity of the hitch.

Based on that I would recommend you get a Swagman Titan 2 Bike Carrier, part # S63400. This rack has anti-sway cradles to help prevent your bikes from contacting each other and has an anti-theft locking cable to help keep your bikes from getting stolen. An optional locking anti-rattle hitch pin, part # S64029 is also available.

expert reply by: Jameson C