On 18/05/2015 10:46 AM, Bob wrote:
Hi Folks,

Thanks for all the previous help.

Want to help son get a rear mounted bike rack for a 2015 Subaru Outback.
Amazed at how many mfg's and variations are available.

Would appreciate any recommendations for a:

2 bike rack
And for a 3 bike rack.

What makes them "better" ?

As I know nothing about this kinda item, would appreciate any
hints on what to look for, absolutely get in way of features,
and most important, probably, what to avoid.

Something really safe, as sure don't want the Rack coming off, either
with OR without the bikes, on the highway !

Also, the Rack should be easy and straight forward to put on or off
the car.

**Or, do most of you folks just leave it on all of the time ?

Any that do a better job on not obscuring view out of back window ?

What kind of bikes? If they're carbon fiber you pretty much need a rack
that the bike sits on rather than hangs on. I use a roof rack but have
friends with racks that mount on a bumper hitch. Thule make some decent
ones.

I think in general with a rear mounted rack you want one that keeps the
bikes separated so they don't bang into each other. If you look at the
hitch mounted racks they should fit on most cars with the detail being
how to mount the hitch. Otherwise you need to look for one specific to
your car.

While Thule isn't the only supplier and probably not the cheapest at any
rate, you can go to this link:
http://www.thule.com/en-us/ca/buyers...=bike+carriers
If you choose a rear mounted rack it will prompt you for the number of
bikes, make and model of the car etc.