Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2007 Toyota Yaris Sport with Rear Spoiler

Question:

2007 Toyota Yaris sport with spoiler Which trunk mount would be best with the spoiler? I have 3 bikes I would like to carry. Thank you in Advance for your time and advice.

asked by: Lisa Q

Expert Reply:

Since your 2007 Toyota Yaris Sport has a spoiler the best option and really the only option is going to be the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack # HRF2-3. This rack was designed specifically for vehicles that have spoilers. The issue with a spoiler is that it is not meant to support weight.

The Over-the-Top rack solves this issue. It has an additional upper arm piece that moves the top straps up and over the spoiler so no stress is put on it. I have linked a video showing how it works (the video shows the 2-bike model but the 3-bike works the same way).

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. 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 wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H