Originally Posted by
lphilpot
Do you have a Honda Accord (as I do)? If so, check on the weight limitations of the truck lid. I noticed that no one seemed to carry Accord trunk racks - For good reason. I found somewhere references to a 50 lb. limit on the lid and hinges. I also found a couple (not many, though) accounts of Accord trunk lids / hinges being damaged by the bike/rack weight. Note this is highly model-specific. Other cars obviously support more weight, which is a bit strange given how well Hondas are built in general. I really want a trunk mount for my Accord, but it's apparently not a good idea. I hate to spend the $$ on a receiver for no other purpose than a bike rack, as we've already done on my wife's Oddysey.
Just FYI, my $0.02.
I wasn't aware of this. I've been using my Hollywood trunk rack to carry my commuter bike on my 2007 Accord, five days a week, 40 mile round trip, for the last 8 years or so. I haven't had any problems but it doesn't weigh 50 lbs. either. Probably more like 30 lbs. counting the rack. Can't remember if I've ever had multiple bikes on the rack while using the Accord.
Matt