Bike Carrying Options for 2011 Honda CR-V
Question:
will the TH45JV or the th65JV fit on a 2011 Honda CRV...my concern is the faux plastic bumper for base support and the thickness of the hatch bottom for a spot to hook on I appreciate your help.
asked by: Paul D
Expert Reply:
For exactly the reason you stated, Thule states that none of their trunk mounted racks will work with your 2011 Honda CR-V. Yakima states a few of their trunk-mount racks will fit. Occasionally, we will have one manufacturer state that the vehicle is compatible with a trunk mount rack, and the other will say that it is not. In that case, I typically do not recommend using a trunk mount.
Installing a hitch and using a hitch-mounted bike rack would be your best bet. If you were only wanting to carry two bikes, and had no future plans on towing anything, the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24792 would be an economical option. We have numerous bike racks that are compatible with a Class I hitch, if you like a rack that carries the bikes so that they are hanging from from the crossbar like the OutWay # TH45JV, the Swagman Trailhead part # S63360 would be a good choice for you. If you like a platform type rack like the OutWay # TH65JV, the Swagman XTC-2, part # S64670 would work well for you.
If you were wanting to carry more than 2 bikes, you would need a Class III receiver like the Draw-Tite # 75547.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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
- 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
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Swagman Trailhead 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 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule OutWay Platform Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Trays
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Platform Rack
- Thule
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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