How To Mount A Bike Rack On A 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Without A Rear Hitch
Question:
Hi, Hope your having a good day so far. I was wondering if you stock a bike rack to carry four bikes 2 x adults and 2 x kids bikes that would fit a 2016 model Land Cruiser Prado without a hitch installed. Would you have anything that could be attached to the spare wheel on the trunk door? Many thanks for your time and have a great day ahead. Kind regards,
asked by: Daniel O
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, however, there are not any 4 bike carriers available to fit the trunk of your 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. If you can remove your spare tire from the trunk of your vehicle, then I recommend going with Malone Hanger 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # MPG2139. This is a 3 bike rack that mounts to the trunk of most SUV's, but likely will not work with the spare tire in place.
To mount your 4th bike, you could use a roof-mounted 1 bike carrier such as Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack - Frame Mount # TH598004; you will need a roof rack for this to mount to. If you have factory raised rails on your roof then go with Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG216. If you do not have roof rails then go with Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack # RR99AB.
Another option is to mount a trailer hitch receiver on the front of your vehicle and then use a hitch-mounted bike rack that can safely hold 4 bikes. Normally you would want a rear hitch, but there are not any available for your vehicle. For the front-mount receiver go with Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31198 which is a confirmed fit for your Land Cruiser. This offers a simple installation process that requires no welding. The Curt # 31198 has a vertical load capacity of 500lbs which will be plenty for 4 bikes. For a bike rack I would go with Thule Range 4 Bike Carrier # TH9057. This is lightweight at only 36 lbs and has a weight capacity of 150 lbs total. I also recommend getting the Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar # HRBA-PRO which makes it easier to mount a children's or women's bike on this Hollywood Racks carrier.
When deciding between the trunk-mounted method and the front hitch-mounted method, it really comes down to preference. The front-mount method will likely block some of your view and possibly the headlights and radiator. I recommend going with the trunk-mounted bike carrier (if you can remove the spare that is) as this would be much cheaper and a safer method. I have attached demonstration videos for these products.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 15 - 29 Inch Long
- Hollywood Racks
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Malone
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Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack - Frame Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Track Mount - Quick
- Black
- Thule
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Malone Hanger Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike Lock
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Malone
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