Rear Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2016 Chevy Equinox  

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When looking for a bike rack for the rear of your 2016 Chevy Equinox, it depends on if you are looking for a trunk bike rack or a hitch-mounted rack.

For a great trunk rack, I recommend the Yakima FullBack 2 # Y02634 or the FullBack 3 # Y02633. Both of these racks already come with locks to protect your bikes and the rack from theft. The rack also includes a maximum weight capacity of 35 pounds per bike (90 total pounds if transporting 3 bikes on the FullBack 3). If you happen to have children's bikes, women's bikes, or bikes with step-thru frames, you need a bike frame adapter bar # 64005 to allow you to attach those bike styles to the arms of the FullBack.

From previous questions, it looks like you purchased parts for flat-towing your 2016 Chevy Equinox. If you want to have a rack that is compatible with a flat-towed vehicle, you need to use a hitch-mounted bike rack that is rated to withstand the extra force of the rack when on your flat-towed vehicle. I recommend the Yakima HoldUp # Y02443. Not only is this rack engineered to be compatible on a flat-towed vehicle, it also comes with a 60-pound per bike weight capacity. Like the FullBack, you need a bike frame adapter # 64005 if you have children's bikes, women's bikes, or step-thru bikes.

If you need a hitch for your vehicle to mount the HoldUp, I suggest the Curt Hitch - 2" # 13591. This hitch comes with a superior gloss outer coating over the base powder coat that provides you more protection against rust than other brands. With this hitch, you won't have any bumper clearance issues when using the HoldUp. I went ahead and attached a video that walks you through the installation process on a 2016 Equinox.

expert reply by: Bob C

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