silver08rdx

Hey,
Has anybody tried using the trunk mount bike rack on the RDX? I know some of the racks are OK for SUVs, but I'm trying to see if anyone has tried it on the RDX.
I'm especially concerned about the way the rear glass looks.
Please shoot me your thoughts.
Thanks

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

I'm much more of a fan of the trailer hitch receiver style...with a yakima trailer rack. A lot safer and easier to put on and take off. More of an investment, of course though.

I've had it on my 05 RSX-S and recently transferred to my 04 TL aspec...works like a charm!

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

This decision came after amply cushioning it and still managing to put a crack in my emblem AND a wave in my rear panel from the weight.

johnny99

Yes, hitch racks work great with the RDX. If you want to save money, mail-order the hitch and install it yourself. You don't need the trailer harness if you're only using the hitch a bike rack.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

I concur...and if you can use a drill and ratchet...you can install yourself for sure!

silver08rdx

I tried the trunk rack on the RDX after posting the question here. I found out that the straps of the bike rack put pressure on the plastic parts of the lift gate. All contact points seem to be on plastic, none were resting on sheet metal. I felt very uncomfortable risking the fiber/plastic parts. So I went with a hitch mount, more expensive than a trunk mount but definitely cheaper than replacing plastic parts on the lift gate.

Also, the fit guide for Saris bike racks does not recommend trunk racks on the RDX, their models have similar contact points on the lift gate as any other trunk rack - so thats one more reason why not to go with a trunk rack on the RDX.

Long answer short: Dont put a trunk mounted bike rack on the RDX.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

I wouldn't even risk it on TL or RSX...I ended up putting a nice huge concave bump in my hatch and cracking the "A" emblem. Since I love biking...a trunk mount hitch rack was the way to go!

Rounders

Just purchased a RDX 2009 tech package and want to know if mounting a saris bike rack off a trailer hitch will block the rear camera picture. The camera is offset from the center of the rear bumper but just not shure if putting a rack in the way will totally block the image. I'm shure when there is a bike on the rack the picture will be blocked but my question is more for when the bike rack is only attached

johnny99

I have a Saris Thelma hitch rack. No problem with the rear view camera when there is no bike in the rack. Putting a bike in the rack does block the camera a little (probably depends on the shape of your bike).