Josh Benard Posted April 15, 2015 at 10:05 PM Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 at 10:05 PM Looking for a good bike rack suggestion for my 2015 Fusion, does anyone have one they like? In particular, I'd like it to be easy to take on and off, and not have a high risk of doing damage to my car. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted April 16, 2015 at 03:29 AM Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 at 03:29 AM I really like the small trailer hitch I installed to use a bike rack. The bikes never touch the car. You have to remove a small diffuser panel in the lower rear part of the car, but no biggie. Some technical ability to install the rack, but I don't think I had to drill any holes. Just socket set work. The rack is well made and pretty heavy duty tubing where it counts. It's got some weight to it. Hitch: http://www.etrailer.com/p-C12091.html Rack: http://www.etrailer.com/p-63120.html shaggy314 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted April 24, 2015 at 11:30 PM Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 at 11:30 PM Found some pics I took of the installed rack. Also shown is the small panel you take off (and throw away). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted May 13, 2015 at 06:29 PM Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 at 06:29 PM There might even be one the doesn't require the removal, I'll have to take pictures at the next EV meeting. This is the least drag method and you don't have to hoist it on the roof and into the slipstream. I think the guy said it was like $150 installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperreno Posted November 3, 2015 at 04:34 PM Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 at 04:34 PM Hi. I'm reviving this thread to suggest the Saris Bones RS rack (https://www.saris.com/product/bones-rs). It is a trunk-mounted 3-bike rack that fits on almost any vehicle. It takes only a couple of minutes to install using two built-in steel straps with ratchets. It has a key lock to lock the rack to your trunk. I've used it on everything from small cars up to full size vans (mounts to the rear door just fine). I've been able to pick them up used for around $150 on ebay or craigslist. The only vehicles it doesn't work with are ones with a spoiler mounted right on the top edge of the trunk lid (Energi Titanium?), and some hatchbacks with a long reach to the top edge of the hatch. (e.g. the straps aren't long enough for my Mazda 6 hatchback). For those, the hitch-mount might be a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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