Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2003 Honda Civic Sedan
Question:
I am thinking about getting a hitch installed on my 2003 Honda Civic LX 4-door sedan so that I can install a bike rack. Is the Yakima Stickup 2 compatible with my car, and if so what type of hitch will I need to buy? I have 2 bikes, which are about 35 lbs each.
asked by: Steve
Helpful Expert Reply:
For a trailer hitch for your 2003 Honda Civic sedan, I recommend The Curt trailer hitch # C11204. This is a Class I trailer hitch which means that you need to have a Class I compatible bike rack. It also means that you can only carry at most 2 bikes. The Yakima StickUp is not Class I compatible but we have many bike racks that are. I have included a link to them for you. The most popular option for a platform style is the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT, # TH92BJ. I have included a link to a video review of this rack for you.
Another option is to use a trunk mount bike rack. There are some trunk mounts, like the Hollywood Racks Expess 2 # HRE3, that can carry 1, 2, or 3 bikes up to 35 pounds each. I have linked video reviews of this rack for you.
If you go with a hanging style rack, and if you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical mens bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # HRBA-PRO. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wifes bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my sons bike at all.
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Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 15 - 29 Inch Long
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Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
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- Hanging Rack
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Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
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- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
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- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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