Recommended Bike Rack for 2011 Buick Enclave
Question:
I need a bike rack that can carry boy and girl bikes adult sizes. I have a 2011 buick enclave. What are your recommendations.
asked by: Mary
Helpful Expert Reply:
When determining fit of a given bike rack on a particular vehicle, it is important to determine the distance from the hitch pin hole of the installed hitch to the furthest rearward point of the back bumper (see photo.)
We have completed installs of the Draw-Tite # 75528 and Curt # 13424 Class III receiver hitches on 2010 and 2012 Buick Enclave models. We have found that once the hitch is installed, this distance can vary from 3-3/4 inches to 5-1/4 inches depending on which hitch is installed on which model year.
Given this, if you have any of these hitch models, or the OEM hitch installed on your Enclave, any of the Swagman Trailhead Bike Racks, including the 3 bike model you mentioned, part # S63365 would fit perfectly and would be a great choice for you. The rack is also available in a 2 bike, part # S63360 and a 4 bike model, part # S63380. The Trailhead offers a great mix of features and value, including an anti-rattle hitch pin, anti-sway cradles that prevent the bikes from swaying back and forth during transport and an integrated cable lock to deter theft. A locking hitch pin, part # S64029 is sold separately.
The rack will carry most womens bikes, but to avoid having the bike carried at an angle, using a frame adapter bar like part # 64005 is highly recommended. The bar spans the distance between the seat post and the handlebar gooseneck, providing a level attachment point to the bike rack for improved ground clearance.
If you have a different hitch, as long as the hitch pin hole to back of bumper measurement on the vehicle is less than 11 inches, the rack will fit.
If you click the provided links, you can see instructions for the Titan bike rack as well as a test-fit video showing the Titan bike rack being installed on a 2012 Buick Enclave and a video showing how to use the frame adapter bar.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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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
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 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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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 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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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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