Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2008 Honda Pilot
Question:
Will the passage 3 carrier fit my 2008 honda pilot?
asked by: Mark S
Expert Reply:
I do have a way you can carry 3 bikes on your 2008 Honda Pilot but you cannot use a trunk mount because the vehicle is unable to support the weight at the point where the carrier must be placed.
What I recommend, and what will be the safest and most secure way to carry bikes, is to use a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike racks. For your 2008 Honda Pilot the most popular hitch is # 75599. This is a 2 inch hitch that will allow you many options for a bike rack. I have linked instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you.
The most popular 3 bike rack is the Swagman Trailhead, # S63365. It can tilt down and features anti-sway cradles. I have linked a video review of this rack (it shows the 4-bike version but the features will be the same).
A trailer hitch is also useful for accessories like cargo carriers and towing. Having a rack on a hitch also keeps the bikes off of the vehicle unlike a trunk mount rack. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame tube that goes straight across then I recommend using a bike adapter bar # 64005 to carry those bikes more level and provide better ground clearance. I have included a link to a video showing how the adapter works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 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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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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