Solution For Transporting 4 Various Types Of Bikes On A 2020 Kia Soul

Question:

Heres my ideal: - A 4-bike carrier that can handle womens bikes and childrens bikes as well as standardinch bikes with horizontal bar. - Something easy to install and remove because we will only be using it infrequently We have one mens bike, one womens, one 24inch bike for my older child, and a 20inch womens for my younger child. Is there any possible way to carry these 4 bikes in a 2020 Kia Soul? I see that the hitch receivers available are only class 1, so it doesnt seem safe to use any 4-bike hitch racks. If I my requirement down to 3 bikes, I see some trunk racks available. Will any fit my vehicle while fitting womens bikes and childrens bikes? If I go further down to 2 bikes, I see things really open up because the hitch racks become available.

asked by: Gomi

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but since the 2020 Kia Soul can only use a Class 1 hitch receiver, you will be limited to hauling only two bikes on the hitch receiver. A trunk-mount bike rack will be your best option for carrying up to 3 bikes on your Kia Soul. I would look into the Malone Hanger BC3 OS 3 Bike Carrier # MPG2139 which is confirmed to fit your vehicle. It can safely hold 3 bikes weighing up to 33lbs each; the carrier only weighs 15lbs making it very easy to install with one person. This bike rack, along with any other trunk rack, requires adapter bar # HE6009 for women's and children's bikes.

If you wanted to add a 4th bike, then you will need to install a roof rack for a roof-mounted bike rack. Since your Kia Soul has a naked roof then go with Yakima Jet Stream CrossBbars 50" Long # Y00428, Towers # Y53TR, and Fit Kit # Y00248. Then you can install a 1-bike carrier such as Yakima HighRoad Roof Bike Rack # Y02114. I attached several demonstration videos.

expert reply by: Andrew N