How to Carry Three Bikes on a 2011 BMW 535  

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The Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack, # TH56BV, will fit on your 2011 BMW 535 as long as it is a sedan model and not a wagon. This is one of our most popular bike racks. It is the easiest to install and includes the locks for both the rack and the bikes instead of selling them separately. I have attached the installation instructions and a video review of this bike rack for you to check out.

If you have a wagon model, then you will want to use a 2 bike trunk mounted bike rack like the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Rack, # TH45JV, and add a roof rack and a roof mounted bike rack. The reason for this is that the rear hatch on the wagon models is not capable of supporting the weight of three bikes.

If your vehicle does not have factory side rails that run front to back, then I recommend the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack # RR26RR. If you have a wagon model with the factory side rails, then you will want to install the Rhino-Rack SX Series Roof Rack with the Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRVA118S-2 for silver or # RRVA118B-2 for black and the Leg Kit, # RRSX100.

The roof mounted bike rack that I would recommend for your vehicle is the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier , # RBC035. This bike rack will fit directly to the Rhino-Rack crossbars and has a 35 lb weight capacity.

If you plan on carrying any women's, children's or alternative frame bikes, then you may want to pick up the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT. Some small and angled bike frames can be difficult to load on a bike rack and this adapter will allow you to load the bikes easily and safely.

expert reply by: John H

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