Will the Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier # TH911XT Fit a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Question:

Will the Thule Passage 3 fit on a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe?

asked by: Don J

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier, # TH911XT, has been confirmed to fit the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Due to the attachment style of trunk mount bike racks, they are not recommended for SUVs with plastic rear spoilers. The top straps place the weight of the bike rack and bikes on the spoiler, which was not designed to support additional weight.

If your Santa Fe has a rear spoiler, then I would recommend going with the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier, # HRF2. This bike rack was designed to keep the top straps off of the spoiler to prevent damage. I have attached a demonstration video of the Over-the-Top bike rack for you to check out.

If you will be carrying any womens, childrens or alternative frame bikes without a horizontal frame bar, I recommend picking up a bike adapter bar like part # TH982XT. Bikes with small or angled frames can be difficult to load on a bike rack and cause ground clearance issues. This adapter bar will allow you to load the bikes easily and safely. I have attached a demonstration video of this adapter bar for you as well.

expert reply by: John H