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!±8± Thule 911XT Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mount Carrier Review

The Thule 911XT Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mount Carrier is a highly versatile trunk mount rack designed to carry up to 3 bikes securely. Thule are well renowned for manufacturing high quality, durable bike racks and are one of the most popular brands in the U.S so you can be confident in the quality of their products.

Here, we'll look at some of the key features of the Thule 911XT to help determine if it's the right bike rack for your needs.

Features of the Thule 911XT Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mount Carrier

Carries up to 3 Bikes Rubber cradle to protect bike frame FitDial system gets the fit just right for optimum security 6 adjustable nylon straps to hold the rack securely in place No locks included Lifetime manufacturer's warranty

Installation

Installing the Thule 911XT is pretty quick and straightforward. It's very adjustable, so you can adjust it to the shape of your car or SUV before installing it.

There are 6 adjustable straps which you need to attach to your trunk. There are two top straps, two side straps and two bottom straps. After putting the straps into place, you need to tighten up the straps to ensure the rack is securely attached. The installation process takes about 10 minutes in total.

Loading Bikes

Loading bikes on to the rack is very easy. After positioning the bike onto the two rubber cradles, you just need to strap the rubber strap to secure the frame to the rack. The cradle is very adjustable, so it can accommodate different types of bikes. As the cradles are made of rubber, this prevents your bike frame from being scratched.

When you aren't using the rack, you can fold down the arms by pushing two buttons, making the rack more compact. This is very convenient because it means you don't need to un-install the rack from your vehicle when you're not hauling bikes.

On The Road

On the road is where a bike rack is truly put to the test. I'm pleased to say the Thule 911XT performs great. The bikes stay firm and secure in their position with no sway or movement, even whilst driving in extreme weather. When installing the rack, ensure that you've tightened the straps well so they won't loosen whilst you're on the road.

The lower anti sway brackets are a great feature, these prevent your bikes knocking into each other and your vehicle to prevent any damage occurring.

Final Thoughts

The Thule 911XT Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mount Carrier is a great quality bike rack, which has been manufactured to a high standard. It's intelligently designed, sturdy, secure and easy to install. Also, it is very flexible so it can carry many different types of bikes and fit on to most types of vehicles.

Overall, I highly recommend the Thule 911XT to anyone looking for a versatile trunk mounted rack which you can strongly depend on to transport your bikes safely whatever the weather.