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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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!
100618
I have a rear rack, and I use it to secure items to the rear rack. It's very very nice. Actually - I have a front rack as well, and I'm thinking about getting another one for the front.
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The box reads "Guaranteed to fit your car and bikes or your money back!" I can't imagine a car configuration that they have not thought of. This bike rack will work on hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, vans, you name it! It is very versatile. Comes with instruction manual that shows you how to attach it to your style of car. This bike rack is the real deal, and it is one of only a couple that are designed to hold 3 bikes instead of just 2!
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The rack is designed to be tilted. It cannot be mounted when straight. The tilt also helps to distribute the weight of your rack modules across the base struts.
1686999
I have mine mounted on a SUV and have had no issues whatsoever. Even on a 100+ mile drive with 2 bikes.
1988260
I installed mine on a suv....rack tilts easy with a pull of pin and gate opens, its a little tricky with the bikes on...the anti wiggle bolt is a huge plus...bikes hardly wiggle.
108424
Have not tried to use a trunk bag, but it should work since the rack is not fully vovered
1244253
I actually did have this mounted (Position 13) on my 2010 Forester which is basically the same car before the styling change without issue but...This car does not have the optional rear "spoiler" above the back glass. The upper straps, after the rack is ratcheted down with bikes mounted does put a decent load on this area and if a spoiler present, it might not support this load very well. If your car does have the spoiler, this will not work without damage.
658177
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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You can use any rack out there, there are no racks made specifically for this trunk. I mounted the trunk mounting plate to the rear seat cowling on my YZF750R and it worked just fine.
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if you are using on Hyundai Santa Fe, you will have to run the rack backwards. The cross racks will not move far enough forward to allow you to run with the front wheel toward the front of the car. A better choice of racks would be the Yakima front loader. You would still have run the rack backwards. I have had both racks and think the front loader is a better choice. Check Yakima's web site, they have come out with rail fittings to allow a cross bar further forward on the car. This would cost more, if you just have to have the front of the bike toward the front of the car.
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Yes. It works very well. I used this rack on my '9er with Axiom bags, and now have it on my TerraTrike (modified for 26" wheel and seat-back) using the same bags. It's a very sturdy rack.Thanks for asking. This is a good price plus it's a Prime item. I may order another.
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I have a 1999 Olds with a spoiler. Trunk Mount works very well over the spoiler. Highly unlikely that the rack would work under the spoiler.
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Attn Solo,I think the rack will miss the spare tyre however I think you will not get a bike in the carrier closiet to the back of the car.
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I wouldn't risk it - depends on the length of the crossbar compared to the distance from the rear window to the back edge of the trunk - too long a crossbar might leave the top tube resting on the trunk rear edge. Too short might mean the bike seat sits in the middle of the trunk with the bike weight acting on it. With a flat backed car (station wagon or SUV) the bike hangs down with most of its weight supported on the cups and very little weight on the body work of the car. It is a great system if it fits - first use is a bit of a leap of faith though.....expensive bike held on by suction!
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Love this bike rack. We got the for 4 bike rack for two bikes and it works perfectly. We use it on our Fiat and from the look of the outback and ridge line it looks like it should work. It extends out a little ways away from the car and is the nicest looking one we've seen. The only problem we had was no hitch connection on either of our cars so we had to have one put on by the dealer. Other than that it should fit fine on practically any car
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The rack is easy to attach to a 2" or 1 7/8" receiver. There is a bolt, nut and clip you use to secure the rack to the hitch receiver (through the opening where the ball mount pin typically goes). I think you'll find that same type of attachment with most hitch-mounted racks. The rack does have a quick release pin so you can lean the rack about 45 degrees away from the car. This allows you to open your trunk/hatch with the rack still attached. The rack includes additional straps for securing the bikes if necessary. I have this rack attached to a 09 Jeep Liberty.