Trunk Mounted Bike Racks for a 2004 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Honda Accord

Question:

Hello I have an 04 honda odyssey and an 06 honda accord.. I'm looking at purchasing the TH56BV, but I would like to know if this bike rack will work on both of my vehicles. Thanks so much!!

asked by: Renata

Expert Reply:

I do have a bike rack that will work on both your 2004 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Honda Accord, but the Thule OutWay # TH56BV that you referenced is not confirmed to work on your Odyssey. It will work on your Accord though.

For a rack that is similar to the # TH56BV that is confirmed to work on both of your vehicles you would want a Hollywood Racks Over-The-Top, # HRF2-3. This rack has an additional upper arm piece that moves the top straps up and over that spoiler so no weight is put on it (since the spoiler is not meant to support weight). I have included a link to a video that shows how it works.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Jameson C