Thanks for this, just got mine and your video is very helpful and detailed.

I used the 3-bike rack for over four years on a daily basis. Very useful. Unfortunately, the friction of the upper strap on the spoiler finally cut it. I almost had a tragic accident, but lucky enough that nothing happened. So in the future, I will cover the strap with something softer to prevent the friction. I just found out that new Saris EX models have a "Guide" to prevent the friction with the spoiler...!

nice tip about the lights.good job!

Glad you said it's always gonna have some space on the top legs. I started driving and I noticed that and was like oh shii lol

*This was bought by the **Latest.Bike** rake , along with my daughter's mountain bike. it was very easy to put on her vehicle and works great.*

Thank you, Dylan. I have a VW Golf, with similar spoiler and hatch. This is helpful, especially pointing out things to avoid.

very informative on possible breakages, thumbs up!

Thanks for the warning about the spoiler. I'll definitely spend the extra for the EX 3.

Thank you for doing this video. Your the only video I've found that actually shows putting the straps on (particularly the lower ones when you have to open the trunk to attach). Thank you so much!

Very to the point and informative! Thank you!

I'm using it on a Nissan rogue. If you hook the side straps *below* the light it keeps them from sliding into it and causing a crack.

Thanks for the clue on the side straps. My CX-5 thanks you.

Be careful if you have an extended "spoiler" on your SUV. It's usually made of plastic and will bear some of the load from the straps and will crack.

Thank you! Your video is very helpful!!

Great info just ordered one ex3 hope this fits my mk8 Golf...

Great video. Well explained! Thank you so much. 😊

Thank you. This helped us attach our Bones 3 to our Chevy Equinox. I appreciate it!

thanks for the review. that rack is pooooorly designed. so many contact points that can scuff or scratch your car.

So pleased to see that someone else also discovered design flaw in the "side" hooks in these Saris racks and damage to the lamps

Very informative. Thanks for the words of caution. Namaste.

Thank you! We have a CX-5 too. 😁👍

This same rack fits and works great on my Hyundai Elantra

Thanks a lot. I have the same car and I’m gonna use that same rack today for the first time. This was extremely helpful. You’re a saviour

Great Video! Go Blue!!

Very helpful. Thank you.

Great video. Thank you.

Nice video, and Go Blue!

This was extremely helpful! Thank you so much!

Thanks. That was helpful.

Thanks so much!

Wrap the ends with electrical tape, no scratches and it will hold secure more when you open the trunk. Also before I close the trunk I try to tight the ropes so they will not move and make scratches while closing

Great video - thx!!

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you very helpful.

This really helped! Thanks. Especially where the upper clips go.

Thanks man!

Nice video. I'm looking to get one of these for my 08 subaru forester, doesn't have a spoiler so should be good to go.

Great upload……… made my decision to buy one myself much easier 👍

Thank you!

Thanks a lot!

I wish you would have shown how to load your bicycle onto this holder

Thanks!

Thanks so much.

Thanks pal

Thank you

thanks a lot appreciate it very much

Use Gorilla tape under and over those side straps to keep them from slipping down

Good spot 👍

seems that the plastic pads on the sides could be magnetic just to "stick" to place you place them.

Thank you for this video! Do the bikes hit each other at all when driving?

Does this bike rack obstruct the view of your reg number once your bikes are on? Thanks

Hi..can I use this one in my renegade 2017? I need to know please..

Can you make a video how to install king joe pro 3 for mazda cx-5 2018

Thanks for the video. Do you have parking sensors and/or cameras? does having racks affect the operation of the sensors/camera?

Would it be better to place side hooks below the lights? As for the upper leg, perhaps one should lock it down after it's got weights?

thanks for the honest video. I wouldn't use that bike rack for my cx5

Gracias amigou👍

Excellent )) I'm more curious about the "All Wheel Drive". Any comments appreciated as i own the Front Wheel version .

Go Blue!

Manual shows not to mount the straps on the bottom opening of the hatch but mount them on the bottom of the bumper

Does the bottoms rest on the bumper, or just above? Thanks.

Very good video thank you. I was considering this for my new model cx-5 but there is no way i want to risk damaging back lights or top spoiler. Just wondering if you have now changed bike carrier for something better for your cx5 (really great car btw)

Thank you for the tips about the weight and avoiding mounting near the rear lights. I have the same car. Curious though, what is your concern about exposing your license plate number? I see a lot of people doing that and always wondered why. Addresses aren't connected to plate numbers on any public database and people see your plate everyday when you drive and also throughout the video.

I just bought a used bike rack like this one. On one set of srtaps there is upper and two sides instead of 1 upper,1lower and 1 side. Is this defective.

Hey Dylan, thanks for the tips. Any problems with the spoiler? (Racing bikes)

I’m glad I have a hitch bike rack. Just get a hitch. Go to Uhaul it’s about $200.

won't it pull on the spoiler?

Have you had any problems with that upper spoiler after having bikes secured to the rack?

So, are we going to ignore 4:18 ?

Would this be suitable for a VW BEETLE CABRIOLET? Thanks Steve

This is a good tutorial. However, the instructions say very clearly to not open the trunk when the rack is installed.

Thanks idk if mine will work but?

What can be done to make it legal as this method hides number plate and lights when there's a bike on it?

Hi Dylan, I've got a Mazda 5 MPV sport with a spoiler like yours and bought the bones 3 so mine has 2 top legs instead of one. Mine is a 3 bike rack and if I put my mountain bike (14.6kg)on it pulls both legs off the back window. Surely that cannot be right. I cannot imagine putting 3 bikes on it. The only way I can avoid it is too lift the rack higher up so the feet are near the licence plate and the top feet are under the spoiler but it insists on the instruction from saris this is a bumper mounted rack. I'm confused 🤷🏻‍♂️

Where can get this bike ruck please?

anyone know if this bike works with kids bikes? probably need a crossbar adapter?

Do this kind rack scrach your car?

Would you drive long distance (interstate / highway speeds) with this rack loaded?

I have the same model Saris Bones 2, and the only thing wrong with this application is that it interferes with the rear wiper, I disabled mine.

Would it be possible to use U-Locks to Lock a Bike or tow to the rack? So if you were to leave the bikes on the rack overnight, say your sleeping in the car, could you lock the bikes to the rack so someone would have to steal the whole rack if they wanted the bikes?

Scared about pressure on back window/glass. When on bumpy road..will the feet hit the glass?

Are the hooks metal?

Brother will this work on my Mazda 3 hatchback?

Will those clips ruin your paint??

i wonder how much that rear window costs to replace when someone behind you bumps that rack ?

Does this rack work for two MTBs 27.5 and 29 wheel?

Top leg on glass? Seems like that could be trouble.

Is it just me, but the top straps keep slipping. The rack has to keep being repositioned, every 20 miles

HOLY Ss BATMAN

I don't understand the license plate censorship blob. It's constantly moving.

THANK YOU

Do you leave it on when parked? I'd be scared it would be stolen

Is this rack only for Mazda???? Can people use on Lexus RX400h too???

Good tutorial. Thanks. BTW, you don't have to blur your license plate #. what will anyone gonna do with it? It's not like it's social # or DOB. Plus, it's already visible to everyone when we drive around and park.

move the upper leg forward more so it doesnrt move fron the glass

hey did you have a power liftgate on your CX5?

Thanks for the tips about the lights. Not for me.

Have you worried about it being stolen off your car with bikes on it?

Aha . Thanks ....seen where im going qrong

Nice, but it covers your license plate, could be a problem with the law