Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation For a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Question:

Looking for the best, easiest bike rack for my car. I dont have a hitch and Im height challenged so I dont want roof rack. What is your recommendation?

asked by: Tish

Expert Reply:

For your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, I would recommend the Thule Raceway 2, # TH45JV, or 3, # TH56BV, bike rack. The OutWay is one of our most popular trunk mounted bike racks and uses a new 2 retractable cable attachment system that does not leave excess straps trailing behind your car.

To mount this bike rack on your vehicle you will place the top two clips in the gap at the front edge of the rear hatch door and the lower clips on the bottom edge of the door. The lower arm of the carrier will sit on the upper tier of the bumper. Please note that the rear wiper cannot be used when this carrier is mounted.

If you plan on carrying any women's or children's bikes with angled or small frames, then you may also want to pick up the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT. Some small or angled bike frames can be difficult to mount on bike racks and this bar will allow you to easily and safely mount your bikes.

expert reply by: John H