Tyger Auto TG-RK3B203S Deluxe 3-Bike Trunk Mount Bicycle Rack. (Compatible with Most Sedans/Hatchbacks/Minivans and SUVs.)

Once I figured out how to install this rack on my Tesla Model 3, (the pictorial instructions need improvement), I really loved the rack. It is sturdy, light weight, foldable and small for storing in the trunk or garage when you don't need it. It shouldn't take long to install, after your first install. I like the orange cushioned brackets that fit under the bottom edge of the trunk and rests on the bumper. The upper strap brackets are also coated. Although they fit under the top edge of the trunk, they don't make contact with the outside of the trunk, if the straps are properly tightened. These brackets are made to protect your paint. (See photos) Other reviewers expressed concern about the springs in the tightening buckles perhaps slipping and allowing the straps to loosen while driving. . I found a simple solution. Just take the excess strap and wrap it snugly around the tightened strap next to the buckle. Tuck the end under one of the loops in the wrap. Now, even if you press on the buckle release, the strap won't loosen, until you unwrap the excess. I would suggest doing this wrapping only after your bike is secured on the rack and you have done another tightening of the straps. Check that the rack won't move away from the trunk, either side to side, or up and down. If so, you have done it right. But it is still a good idea to stop after a few miles of driving, to check everything one final time and tighten, again if needed. Now enjoy your drive.

Disclosure: I was offered a cash rebate for a 5 star review AFTER I purchased this item on Amazon. This bike rack deserves 5 stars. I did a LOT of research online before deciding on this rack. I was looking for a simple but good quality bike rack. I almost always travel with just 1 bike so this small and lightweight rack is ideal. It is very easy to put on and take off the car; however I keep the rack on my car since I use it multiple times a week. It actually makes the back of my car look better! And it fits my car perfectly and I would say it should fit any sedan. It may not fit any mountain bike but it fits mine (trek ex8). It holds the bike securely, I've driven with it on the highway at high speeds and also on bumpy roads. Because of its design there is no way for the bike to bump and scratch the car. Of course, I can't tell whether it will last forever. My biggest concern is that if the straps fail the bike could fly off the car while driving. It would be nice if there were hooks at the end of the rack that could prevent that. Also, there is no security system to prevent bike theft.

My family camps a lot, and we needed a bike rack for the kid's bikes. I found it is a bit of work to get the straps in place and tightened properly, and then to finagle three bikes on there it definitely takes two people. Once the bikes are loaded on, you'll definitely want to go back and tighten the straps again. I have a Chrysler Pacifica, and on all of the trips I have used this bike rack for, the bottom hooks seem to come loose. If the rest of the straps are properly tightened, it is safe to travel with, but I keep hearing the hooks clank the bumper as we drive. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend this bike rack for long road trips, unless you're prepared to stop and check everything at regular intervals.

6/21/19 Follow up to initial review. Noticed the comment about concern about the strap security. One I got the rack mounted the way I wanted, there wasn’t much strap past the spring clips so a little concerned. Tried to find extra luggage clips to provide extra security but couldn’t. Friend suggested simply folding over the strap and put electrical tape around half the folded strap a couple of times and then fold over the rest of the strap and continue with the tape. Works great and the straps aren’t going to move as electrical tape very strong but do agree additional security for the top straps would be great. Very easy to install - there’s even an instruction video on Amazon although pretty self explanatory. Didn’t notice the warnings about rear spoiler but although my Land Rover LR2 has a small one can get the strap and hook under it without much effort. Once tightened the bike stays in place with minimal movement although my longest drive to a bike trail about 15-20 minutes. A bit of a pain to take off and on when parked while biking but alternative is simply leave it on and hope no one steals it. In this regard wish my SUV had a hitch as would buy a rack for that.

I've driven 1,000 miles in a day with this bike mount twice now. Over the 15 hours, I experienced pouring rain, 80+mph speeds, winding mountain roads, 100 degree as well as freezing temps. Straps didn't loosen and the mount didn't even move a centimeter. With the extra red strap, the bike doesn't move AT ALL while driving either. No damage on neither bike nor car. So impressed! Easy to install on my Toyota Corolla by myself. I didn't cut the excess strap off so I could continue to use it on any car and simply used the rubber bands from the packaging to contain the excess (no flapping straps). Mine goes in the trunk when not in use for longevity purposes, but the mount is light enough that you are still able to open the trunk if you are planning on keeping it on full-time. However, the weight of my bike and the mount means I can't open the trunk with the bike still loaded (just plan ahead). I agree with previous reviewers that it would be nice if there was a way to secure the bike to the mount. But I'm not sure there's really a way to work around this in terms of design. A knife to the straps would make easy work of stealing the bike. For my long-haul trips, I slipped a lock around the frame with a chain through the tires. At least this way it looks secure, makes it impossible to ride off on my bike, and the thief would still have to deal with a Kryptonite lock/chain. It's not bulletproof, but, since most thefts are of convenience, gives me peace of mind.

I’m using it on a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. Well made. Came assembled. There’s a strap that loops around the rack and the frame of the bike which holds the bike to the rack and can be looped through the wheels to hold the front wheel and fork steady and away from the car. Some things I don’t care for. 1) the car mounting straps loosen up during use. The straps that loosen are ones that attach to the bottom and sides of trunk. 2) The cradles slide easily. Other bike racks that I have had also had cradles that moved but it took a lot of force to move them. These cradles slip and slide with very little force. 3) The straps on the cradles which secure the bike frame to the rack are made of very, very hard rubber. They are quite difficult to attach over the frame - very stiff. Slightly less stiff if they have been in the sun on a warm day, but still a time consuming challenge. 4) There is a link to a video on the Tyger brand website about the pros, cons, uses, and installation of bike racks, but, although it is helpful, the video is aimed at bike racks in general and not specific to this rack. I’ve seen other videos for other brands which are about the exact rack you bought, and the videos show how to attach that rack to different models of cars in different ways. That would have been helpful.

I have used it for two weeks now, and have had zero problems with it. I drive about 20 miles per day at highway speed to a park and ride, and ride my bike the other 20 to work. So far it has been great. It holds the bike very sturdy, and seems to grip on to the car well with no damage to the car or bike. It is very easy to take off of the car. This is a good and bad thing. If you have a bike on the rack, I am not super comfortable leaving the car because there really is no way to lock the rack to my car. Even if you lock the bike to the rack, the whole rack can be removed by loosening the straps with the push of a button. But when I get to the park and ride, it takes 5 seconds to unhook my bike and take the rack off the car and put it in my trunk. It still works well for me because I use it for commuting, so if there is a bike on the back, I am driving my car. If I am not driving, it takes a second to put the rack in the trunk and jump on my bike. My only complaint would be that it does smash right into my license plate. I am sure that this is a vehicle specific complaint, and I really do not care, but after driving and tightening it down it has smashed my license plate to conform to the shape of the trunk underneath. Not a big deal, but I figured that I would bring it up.

Debated for many months whether to buy a trunk or hitch bike rack. Worrying so much about the safety and stability of a bike mount. I also didn't want to invest in a hitch for my old SUV. At the end, I am so happy I purchased this trunk mount rack. Not only was it stable and secure, I was able to mount it to my 2008 Volvo XC90, 2018 Honda Accord, and 2017 Hyudai Tuscon. The mount rack is well made and had no issues driving on the highway at normal speeds in the SUV. Although it was a tight configuration, I managed to get 3 adult bikes on the rack. For the bigger bikes, be careful with the bike tire being too close to the exhaust when mounted. After an hour of driving, the exhaust heat popped the bike tire. Lesson learned. When installed on the sedan, it seem to be less space between the car bumper and bike pedal/tire. To protect your car, I would recommend getting a bumper pad or having a padded covering for your bike pedal. Improvement request. Red strap needs to be longer to strap all 3 bikes together.

Relatively easy to install. Sturdy frame. Make sure to respect the bike weight limits.

It's a really good product the reason for the cost it is imported . If you want a quality product this the one to go ! And it has a really good soft touch rubber for cycle mount.

The only thing I’d wish for would be if they supplied two kinds of metal hooks. The ones that come with it are rounded and our hatch has regular steel (like most vehicles) that is @ 3 mm thick so hooks with more bent shape would grab better, increasing my confidence. Although the bikes travelled safely as is for 300 miles.

This bicycle trunk mount damage the trunk of the car, just while installing & testing it, because the mopunt does not have padding in all the necessary places. It took the paint off the corner edge of the trunk, not where the clips connect, but on the edge between the top and back of the trunk. I still need to get an estimate on this from a body shop.

I used this with the scratch protectors. It worked great. Carried two bikes with no problem.