Thule Raceway trunk mounted bike rack, anyone have one?

undisclothesed · 06-17-2013, 09:48 AM

After doing some research I'm pretty set on getting a trunk mounted bike rack. The Thule Raceway model seems to be the best in the biz. Do any of you guys have one already, and what do you think of it?

I'm planning on using painters tape for contact points. My main concern is denting/chipping the paint.

Thule Raceway 3 bike trunk rack:
http://www.rei.com/product/799930/th...ike-trunk-rack

Youtube review:

fravel · 06-17-2013, 10:32 AM

I refuse to put a trunk mount on this car.

undisclothesed · 06-17-2013, 01:03 PM

Is it that bad?

wepio · 06-17-2013, 01:15 PM

Trunk mount systems just look like they would deform the edge where the hooks attach to the trunk. I would imagine every time you hit a bump, the bikes would "bounce" a bit on the racks, and create even larger pulling forces on the hook. I wouldn't subject my trunk lid to that torture. If you're looking for a system that doesn't show - albeit quite a bit more expensive - look into a tow hitch and a hitch mounted bike rack.

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undisclothesed Private 11 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (1)	Thule Raceway trunk mounted bike rack, anyone have one? After doing some research I'm pretty set on getting a trunk mounted bike rack. The Thule Raceway model seems to be the best in the biz. Do any of you guys have one already, and what do you think of it? I'm planning on using painters tape for contact points. My main concern is denting/chipping the paint. Thule Raceway 3 bike trunk rack: http://www.rei.com/product/799930/th...ike-trunk-rack Youtube review:
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undisclothesed Private 11 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (1)	Is it that bad?
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wepio Private 4 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Trunk mount systems just look like they would deform the edge where the hooks attach to the trunk. I would imagine every time you hit a bump, the bikes would "bounce" a bit on the racks, and create even larger pulling forces on the hook. I wouldn't subject my trunk lid to that torture. If you're looking for a system that doesn't show - albeit quite a bit more expensive - look into a tow hitch and a hitch mounted bike rack.
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