Nice Rack!

[Pink Diva]

I had a hitch installed on my Corolla, and it has worked perfectly with the Swagman Rack that I purchased from Amazon. I didn't want to put undo stress on my bumper, scratch my paint, or constantly worry about my bike flying off the trunk rack when I was on the interstate, so I was hoping that I could have someone install a hitch on my car since I suck at mechanics and so does my husband!

I googled hitches for my car prior to finding out that I lived about three minutes from a place that sold and installed hitches...who knew? I only drove past the place called "Trailers for Less" and it's sister shop right behind it called "Hitches for Less" for a good twenty plus years

If you can get a hitch put on your car, I recommend going that route!

[Crankin]

I have a Saris Thelma attached to a hitch, which my husband installed on my small BMW. It is the easiest thing in the world to use and because it looks a bit different, I get questions about it all of the time.
It was made for short, mechanically challenged people like me.

[NoNo]

My parents and uncle have the Saris Bones 3 and have zero complaints. I guess figuring out what angle to adjust the arms that first time is the hardest part, after that it pops right on. Longest we drove with it was 3 hours with 3 bikes on it, and you hardly knew it was there (i.e. no scary noises coming from the back).

[Karma007]

In the end-I chose the Yakima Quickback 2, trunk mount. That way we can switch cars if we want to! It's on it's way-I'll met you know how it works out!

[Possegal]

I'm fascinated by this Thelma one. I have a Bones for 2 bikes, but I'm really liking the Thelma one!

[ny biker]

FWIW, I know a guy who used to drive a Mustang, and he kept his bike in the back seat. Took the wheels off, covered the seat with a blanket to protect it, and put the frame on the seat.

[Karma007]

Thanks NY! I actually tried stuffing mine in my backseat, but found that I'm not bright enough to pull it off. I may try folding the back seats down, and seeing if I can fit it in through the trunk. It would be nice to have the option.

[indigoiis]

I just bought a Draftmaster on craigslist for my Prius. The bikes mount vertically, as if they are riding up the back of the car. Like this:

on a sedan:

http://www.draftmaster.com/pictures/sfcar.gif

alone:



Once I figure out how it sets up on the Prius, I'll take some pictures and post.