Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Rack on a flat back SUV Can anyone tell me how well this hardware might work when mounted on an SUV such as the S10 Blazer?
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It will normally fit SUVs, but go here and enter your make and model to be sure it will fit yours http://www.saris.com/t-SarisRacks.aspx?skinid=1
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Check out MTBR.com. This product has been reviewed by MANY people there, and I'm pretty sure I remember some reviewers mentioning that they have SUVs. I have not used it yet, but I'm about to purchase one. From what I'm reading, it does look as though it would work very well on an SUV, as it seems to be very adjustable. The reviewers at MTBR.com also mentioned that Saris customer service is great, so maybe give them a call to answer your question. Happy riding!
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You've probably resolved your question by now but for others...I originally bought this rack for my acura integra. Many years later, I've adjusted them to fit on our toyota sienna minivan and they seem to fit fine. Its nice to know that I don't need buy another rack just because we bought a new car. I wish our roof ski racks were as flexible. Just make sure they're positioned so that the rack angles up once you've strapped it down.
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I put my on a 2008 Scion XB. What I found when I went to the Hollywood site was that they had an extensive list of cars that the Over-the-Top Bike Rack fits. I have used mine now for several months both locally and on a trip of over 1,500 miles and the rack is excellent. Its well build the straps hold the bike in place, its easy to get a bike on and off and the rack is easy to install and remove. If your car is on the list of cars that they say it will work on I believe it will work. Since I have installed mine I have noticed bike racks on cars and most of them are not build close to the quality level that the Hollywood is. Hope this helps Elenor I put my on a 2008 Scion XB. What I found when I went to the Hollywood site was that they had an extensive list of cars that the Over-the-Top Bike Rack fits. I have used mine now for several months both locally and on a trip of over 1,500 miles and the rack is excellent. Its well build the straps hold the bike in place, its easy to get a bike on and off and the rack is easy to install and remove. If your car is on the list of cars that they say it will work on I believe it will work. Since I have installed mine I have noticed bike racks on cars and most of them are not build close to the... » Read More I put my on a 2008 Scion XB. What I found when I went to the Hollywood site was that they had an extensive list of cars that the Over-the-Top Bike Rack fits. I have used mine now for several months both locally and on a trip of over 1,500 miles and the rack is excellent. Its well build the straps hold the bike in place, its easy to get a bike on and off and the rack is easy to install and remove. If your car is on the list of cars that they say it will work on I believe it will work. Since I have installed mine I have noticed bike racks on cars and most of them are not build close to the quality level that the Hollywood is. Hope this helps Elenor « Show Less
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Go to the Sarris website and they will tell you if it will work or not or what bike rack you should get instead.
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Should be just fine, call Thule customer service for further info. I found that I needed to use small pieces of microfiber cloth on the upper arms to stop the marks left on the top of the trunk left by the rubber. Still the best rack I've ever used, easy on and off, very stable at any speed.
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I have an suv and haven't had any problem with the cushioned top bar resting on the glass of my vehicle. If anything, the weight rests on the bottom bar when the bicycles rest on the arms of the bike rack. Excellent purchase if u ask me. I've had up to three 40 lb mountain bikes on this rack on the back of my vehicle. Drove over bumps and my glass was fine. I reckon it'd be fine for ur vehicle too
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That's interesting. I wonder why they say not to. It seems to me it would work like any other rack I've seen on the back of an RV trailer. You'll need a tow hitch to mount it on and not knowing how secure that might be I don't know if the boucing and wobble might be exaggerated at the end of a trailer and cause some danger.
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I'm sure it will since it attached to the opening of the trunk with metal hooks. The only thing you need to check is if there is a place underneath the car that you can connect the bottom hook. My SUV did not have anything under the car so I had to hook the bottom hook inside the hatch. The only other thing I would like to point out is even though it says it accommodates 2 bikes it did not work for my beach cruiser and my road 10 speed together. I believe it would have worked for 2 road 10 speeds.
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Good question. I can only give you first hand experience; don't do it! I had two bikes on this rack behind my trailer. I lost one bike and the basket of the other. Apparently, there is a lot more movement behind a towed vehicle for this design.
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I have the Swagman rack also and it works great. The only caution on a truck or car is the amount of wind it is subjected to. On a motor home there is less wind due to the flat back.
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We have a suv and it easily lifts into the back. It weighs less than 100 lbs and is lightest when battery is removed and this is very easy to do. It simply Unlocks and lifts out with ,handle of case battery is enclosed into. You can get a rack that attatches to a hitch on car that it will easily go up on. We transport it in this manner when we need the space in suv for other things. This rack is quite inexpensive.
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I cannot comment on the Honda, but I have been using this rack on a 2005 Subaru Forester, with no issues. On occasional shopping trips, I have to load up the rear with stuff, and the easy flip-down feature is very convenient. Not familiar with the type of bike you have. I have used the rack with two road bikes, and it worked fine.
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The rack is connected to the car by inserting its post into the trailer hitch and attaching a plate/clamp on the post where it pokes out on the backside of the hitch. As long as that can be done, it should be installable. The only concern would be its height above the ground, which may not be as high on a car as it is on an SUV. Even on my SUV, the rack scraped the ground when it was uneven, like when entering or leaving driveways. But in those situations, scraping could be avoided by going over the dip at an angle.
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I have mine mounted on a SUV and have had no issues whatsoever. Even on a 100+ mile drive with 2 bikes.
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I used it on a Trek with angled seat post. Because the rack is not adjustable for angle, this means it has to be raised on the post to clear the rear tire. On a vertical seat post the rear of the rack will be the same height as where it attaches to the seat post, instead of lower, as on a angled seat post. Works fine either way. Its a solid, but not heavy rack
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I see that you have already gotten several responses and I agree with those. No problem tilting rack with bikes loaded. On a pickup truck or SUV the bikes would not likely touch the ground. The only way I see that as a problem would be if your hitch is mounted exceptionally low or maybe on a sedan. Go for it. You'll like the rack.
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I have a 2012 Civic and I can open and close my trunk with the rack installed as well as with my bike on the rack. The bottom strap, for me, goes on the bottom of the trunk so it does not deter opening and closing!
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I think you can probably make it work. The rack is wide, and the height is easily adjusted,so I don't think fat tires would be a problem.The front stays swivel and extend where they connect to the rack, so you have a lotof options there even without bending anything. If you want to connect directly to thehub, I think you could do it by replacing the lower hardware with some kind of kludge(the standard hardware is narrower than the axle, so I'm skeptical about drilling itout).