My car is a 2005 Honda pilot, it doesn't have a towhitch.
I want to transport 4 bicycles on a vacation.
Thanks.
2007-07-23 12:09:45 · 6 answers · asked by I<3ct 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
My car doesn't have a roof rack either.
2007-07-23 12:18:03 · update #1
I Googled it.
http://www.bikerackshops.com/HRF4.html
2007-07-23 12:24:28 · answer #1 · answered by McG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best bet would be to get a hitch installed as someone else mentioned. If you're planning on keeping the vehicle for awhile and enjoy biking, it'll be a worthy investment. Just make sure it is rated to hold that much weight (120 pounds or so of bikes + the rack). Might be able to use ebay or craigs list to find a well priced rack with local pickup.
Cheaper, but less secure option, would be to squeeze 1-2 in the back, then use a trunk rack to add 2-3 more.
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/bike_rack/
2007-07-23 13:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by x2pumpiron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy aftermarket hitches for your 2005 Pilot.. They cost under $200 at places like Auto-Zone, and with installation it will cost you $250 or so.
After you got the hitch installed, you can get a 4-bike hitch rack from Yakima or Thule for it.
I have a car with a tow hitch for the past 3 years. I wonder how I ever got along without one. :-D
Good luck!
2007-07-23 12:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by thddspc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some racks that you can use in the back without a hitch adapter. But I doubt they will take 4 bikes.
You would need to consider having a hitch receiver installed, else it won't be able to hold them safely.
2007-07-23 13:08:40 · answer #4 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make racks that fit on most car's rears, they can fit 2 bikes, and you can get roof racks that can hod 2 more.
2007-07-23 12:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by brwnidjkmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could put them on the top use some bungie cords and it should be safe
2007-07-23 12:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by Nick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋