Recommended 5 Bike Rack for 2014 Honda Odyssey with 2 Inch Hitch Carrying 2 Adult and 3 Kids Bikes

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My kids have a 2014 Honda Oddysey. A rack would need to carry 2 adult bikes, and 3 kids bikes for an 8, 5, and 3 year old. What would you recommend?

asked by: Robert F

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We can absolutely help you find exactly the bike rack they'll need to carry the whole family's bikes. In the event that they don't already have a hitch on their 2014 Honda Odyssey, one will be required to carry 5 bikes. I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max Frame Class III Hitch # 76025 which has a 2" hitch receiver since it will mount behind the bumper and install mostly hidden on the vehicle; the only visible part of the hitch will be the receiver, which also means that there's not a visible crosstube to reduce your ground clearance.

For the bike rack I recommend using the Hollywood Racks Road Runner 5 Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - Tilting # HR520 which tilts away from the rear of the vehicle to allow access to the rear cargo area without having to remove the rack. I also really like that this rack comes with locks for both the bikes and the rack to the hitch, so everything will always be secure.

For the women's and children's bikes a bike frame adapter bar like the # 64005 in order to carry the bikes level; this is commonly required with hanging style bike racks like this, but they are the only available options for 5 bikes currently.

I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to check out, as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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There are a couple more differences in the Hollywood Racks Road Runner item #HR520 and the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Bike Carrier HR9200 than the included hitch pin and cable lock. The lower brace on the Road Runner provides anchor points for…

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Answer 2

The Hollywood Racks Road Runner 5 Bike Carrier #HR520 tilts down for easier vehicle access when it is not loaded with bikes. It offers a total bike weight capacity of 150-lbs. In many cases the 5 loaded bikes themselves would prevent the rack from…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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Answer 6

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 7

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 8

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Yes, it does. The Hollywood Racks LED Light Bar item #HLY54RR is wired for a 4-way but comes with an adapter that will plug into a 7-way like yours to power the lights.

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Answer 11

I can help you choose between the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and Kuat Transfer V2, as both are really nice bike racks. Let me start off, since you mentioned 3-bike rack, if that's what you were after you would need the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 3 Bikes…

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Answer 12

Either the Kuat Tranfer 1 #KU64FR or the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 1 #RKY10007 would handle the bikes you describe easily. Both would hold the bikes by the tires, so the fact that the rack won't come into contact with the frame will work well…

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