What is the preferrred way...

[amb]

I have the "poor girl's bike rack" in the back of my Honda CRV. If I fold the rear seats down and take off the front wheel, I can put the shifters of the bike in the crack of the seat and the fork is off the floor. Then I put the seatbelt around the seat post for a little extra lateral stability. I can fit two bikes in the back like this with no movement from either and no damage to the bike. Pretty handy!

(I got this tip from someone online when I was reading up on racks. Thanks to that person!)

[westtexas]

I have the "poor girl's bike rack" in the back of my Honda CRV. If I fold the rear seats down and take off the front wheel, I can put the shifters of the bike in the crack of the seat and the fork is off the floor. Then I put the seatbelt around the seat post for a little extra lateral stability. I can fit two bikes in the back like this with no movement from either and no damage to the bike. Pretty handy!

(I got this tip from someone online when I was reading up on racks. Thanks to that person!)

+1. This is how I do it. You fit up to three bike in the back of the CR-V and STILL have room for a passenger back there (in a seat, with a seatbelt, no less).

[pumpkinpony]

Is it a sedan? Yet another method... Figured this out when traveling with two bikes and luggage in a rental. Both tires off, towel on the back seat, and just set the frame on the seat. You can use the seatbelt to secure it if you need. It'll take up both back seats. A second bike can go in same way on the floor in the back. Then find a spot to put the tires.