How to Carry a Bike with a 2004 Ford Thunderbird
Question:
I would like to put a trailer hitch on a 2004 Ford Thunderbird to hold a bicycle rack only. Do you have such a product? Thanks.
asked by: Bob W
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you to transport a bike with your 2004 Ford Thunderbird but it will look different than a hitch mount rack because there unfortunately are no trailer hitches that fit your vehicle.
If you have a hardtop then I recommend the SeaSucker Talon Bike Rack # 298-BT1004 which mounts directly to your roof without the need of a roof rack. This system uses powerful vacuum cups that have a pull strength of 210 lbs each so it won't be going anywhere.
If you have the convertible then I'm not sure if there will be enough room to mount the Talon so in this case I recommend the SeaSucker Komodo which comes with the following colors:
Aqua Blue - # 298-BK1910-AB
Black - # 298-BK1910-BK
Silver - # 298-BK1910-SV
Gold - # 298-BK1910-GO
The Komodo has a smaller footprint than the Talon which is why this will work better for the convertible.
I'm attaching review videos of both bike racks for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Aqua Blue
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 1 Bike
- Locks Not Included
- Suction Cups
- Suction Cup Rack
- SeaSucker
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SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Black
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 1 Bike
- Locks Not Included
- Suction Cups
- Suction Cup Rack
- SeaSucker
more information >
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Gold
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 1 Bike
- Locks Not Included
- Suction Cups
- Suction Cup Rack
- SeaSucker
more information >
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Silver
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 1 Bike
- Locks Not Included
- Suction Cups
- Suction Cup Rack
- SeaSucker
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
SeaSucker Talon Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- No Crossbars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Suction Cup Mount
- Black
- SeaSucker
more information >
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