Thule OutWay Platform - Mounting Tutorial

[@fearon5765]

Here's a tip if anyone else is having same problem as I, so that those tightening knobs at 2:10 are just spinning freely and not tightening the belt at all. You just have to keep spinning them for a while until they start tightening the belt.

[@peeter7930]

Thanks!!

[@paulbates4100]

Just first time mounted one of these on my Tiguan. The top hooks did not just drop in easily per this vid as there is not enough of a gap. Had to feed them in from the side with the hatch open a few inches. Bit of a struggle on my own. Very pleased with the carrier though. Super rigid and easy to use.

[@rockvalenz]

Hi. Would it fit a Nissan Leaf 2022? How much is the total weight limit with the 2 bikes and individually? Many thanks

[@mariannepagh1783]

I have difficulties seeing how to mount the plastic spoiler strap, could you show how to do it in a video - please. The instruction manual does not help me.

[@thule]

Dear, Marianne We kindly ask you to contact our customer support team regarding this enquiry. You can reach them thru this link: support.thule.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new They will assist you as soon as they can. Best regards, Thule Team

[@WoolyChewbakker]

Will this fit a 2021 MG5 Estate car ? The pre-facelift version.

[@jamesandrews1827]

Hi there Thule say that this fits my focus active x estate 2023 but concerned about plastic rear spoiler ,if it will damage it

[@laserowy_gniew_dzidy]

Will it work with 2015 Renault Clio 4 grandtour?

[@n8n_dep]

I just purchased this and unfortunately the cable traps that goes on the top of the trunk arent long enough to reach. If I adjust the lower legs, the support pegs will go over the rear windshield wiper. I have a 2023 mazda cx-5. Any advice?

[@thule]

The carrier has a confirmed fit for that specific car. Please reach out to us through our support pages on thule.com with images of the installation and we will help you.

[@DiegoPolcel]

Hi! At the end of the vídeo o can see the outway platform attached to a sedan. So I can assume this is compatible with a Toyota Corolla 2018? Thank you!

[@thule]

Not all sedan's are created equally. Please use the fit guide on thule.com to make sure it fits your specific car before purchasing and installing the rack.

[@DiegoPolcel]

@@thule Hi! I contacted Thule support for help. And it actually fits my car. Thank you. :)

[@twojtata100]

Doesn't work with Renault Megane 3 Grandtour (Kombi)... I don't want mount bikes on roof and I don't have hook. Is any another platform compatible with Megane 3 Grandtour?

[@SarahLouise91]

Does it work with a volvo xc40. Website is not helpful. it just says that its unconfirmed

[@metalslug26]

Ready to make the purchase of this product. But will it fit an newer model Audi Q3? Thanks,

[@thule]

Hello! So happy that you are interested in Thule OutWay Platform. To check if we recommend this bike carrier for your car then please use the Buyer´s Guide on our website: www.thule.com/en-gb/buyers-guide?c=bike+carriers (please change the website to where you are located) Thanks!

[@Yves86]

How do you ensure that both the left and right side have the same pressure? The steel rope on the left side was very tight, on the right side a bit looser. It seemed ok but when I arrived at my destination the middle bar was on the right not attached to the body anymore. So I'd need to make sure next time they're equally tight.

[@thule]

You tighten both sides separately until they have a good fitting as shown in the manual. SInce there are two wires with two tighteners you will not get the exact same pressure on both sides with one motion.

[@Yves86]

@@thule I found the issue. One knob needs to be spinned the other way around..

[@SinanHepic]

Won't putting this against the rear window make the window break?

[@airbnbsuperhost2609]

Any answers to this?

[@Gonfense]

Was asking myself the same. I think since it's hardened glass, the window will not break, because the area of pressure is big enough. Car windows will break when hit by small hard materials, e.g. small stones.

[@chrisdelaplante5515]

Hello, i have a Kia rio GTline from 2020, is there a Thule boot bike rack that can fit my vehicule ?

[@thule]

Please use the car selector on the boot bike carrier page to see if we have a solution for that specific car.

[@ekaterinamarkina7442]

I would like to use the carrier on my new car - how can I change the length of the rops?

[@thule]

The wires cannot be changed on the product. Please make sure that the product fits your car by using the guide on thule.com.

[@jaktheripperer]

Has anyone tried mounting it with the contact points below the glass? Have a 2019 jeep compass and the rack / bike sits very high following these instructions.

[@thule]

If you place the feet on the metal of the hatch the metal will be pressed in and a dent created. That is why you place the feet at the lowest part of the rear window.

[@meyermeyer8862]

Hier fehlt ein ganz wichtiges Detail bei ca. 3:34. Bevor man das Rad mit dem "Festmacher" festschrauben kann, muss das Schloss des Festmachers aufgeschlossen werden. Tut man das nicht, kann man es nicht festschrauben! Blöderweise werden diese Teile offenbar serienmäßig mit abgeschlossenem Schloss verkauft. Was haben wir geflucht, bis wir letztlich die Lösung fanden....

[@mpunktde]

Danke für den Hinweis 👍🏼 und würde der Träger auch zwei Hollandräder halten inkl kindersitz?

[@meyermeyer8862]

@@mpunktde Zwei Räder sind kein Problem. Kindersitz müsste man ggf. abnehmen. Bin mir nicht sicher, ob er die Windgeschwindigkeit beim Fahren aushält.

[@wolfgangvonf16]

Any chance it could fit on a 2021 Fiat 500e ?

[@ngroom7]

does this suit a renault kadjar 2019 ?? halfords saying no in store but online it says yes ??

[@thule]

Thanks for your interest in Thule OutWay Platform! This model is indeed compatible with Renault 2019 Kadjar, you can see this on our buyer´s guide here: www2.thule.com/en-gb/buyers-guide?c=bike+carriers&q=2QJ7EUPaL

[@ngroom7]

@@thule my car has a plastic spoiler do i need the spoiler strap and if so how are they applied because nobody seems to know going off the istructions as they are not clear

[@thule]

@@ngroom7 Please contact our support team and they will assist you further. Please use this link to contact them: thuleab.force.com/hc/s/contactsupport?language=en_GB Thank you!

[@MrRichardRietveld]

Which bike mount carrier do I need to transport two 25 kg ebikes (battery taken out) without needing a tow hook? 50kg's together......

[@thule]

Hi there Richard! We advise to use towbar mounted bike carriers as they can take heavier bikes and has a higher max bike weight. Our rear door bike racks has a max bike weight of 15 kg per bike unfortunately. If you need any advice then please reach out to us thru this link: thuleab.force.com/hc/s/?language=en_GB Talk soon!

[@sksdvkns]

Does Fat Bike fit or is there an extra part optional?

[@thule]

Max tire width is 3" and the maximum weight of the bike is 15kg

[@danielmatheus4453]

Would it work for a 2021 Kia Sportage?, which come with a rear spoiler

[@thule]

Thanks for your question Daniel! We regret to inform you that we do not have any compatible rear door mounted bike racks for Kia Sportage 2021 unfortunately. Please have a look at the two other mounting options we offer: www2.thule.com/en-gb/buyers-guide?c=bike+carriers

[@v.k.8739]

Can anyone who has this contraption tell me the length of the cables? My car says untested on their site and support does not know the cable length lol.

[@fontexstudios]

how do you climb up to place the bicycle? awkward

[@phantombigballs8165]

Climb up?

[@chrisdelaplante5515]

You need to buy a harness and a rope, so you can climb to install your bicycle.

[@bro-xt3cq]

Is there another way to attach it to your bike frame. Because in the case of my bike there is the bottle cage where you would mount it

[@thule]

Great question! If you please reach out to our support team and we will be happy to help you. Please use this link to contact us: thuleab.force.com/hc/s/?language=en_GB

[@GravelHerault]

@@thule I'm interested in this response as well and I suspect many owners are wondering the same because so many road bikes have bottle cages just there!

[@thule]

@@GravelHerault You can attach the claw to the whole frame of the bike and not just the place where the water bottle is situated.

[@GravelHerault]

@@thule hmm I really tried with no luck, the arm's claw really wants to hold the frame at the specific location where a bottle cage can be attached, so I went with dismounting it… not so big of a deal. Maybe it depends on the frame or bike geometry? Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@petertrail6943]

Este portabici para 3 bicis hay?

[@thule]

The Thule Outway Platfor takes 2 bikes. Thule Outway Hanging is available in 2 and 3-bike versions.

[@derdosensucher]

Would it work for a Renault Megane? 2010 ?

[@thule]

Hello! Thank you for your interest in Thule OutWay Platform! This is only compatible with the Hatchback version and not the estate one. So please make sure that you use our Buyer´s guide and fill in the right specifics for your car and see if its recommended: www2.thule.com/en-gb/buyers-guide?c=bike+carriers&q=fqrh9vFwL

[@smallj1208]

Can you open the boot with the bikes on still?

[@thule]

Hello there, we advise against to open the boot when bikes are loaded on the carrier. Kind regards, Thule

[@cabapower]

¿Es compatible con un Mini Cooper One, del año 2006?

[@thule]

Hello Diego, thank you for your comment! Please use our Buyer´s Guide on our website and specify the car there: www2.thule.com/es-es/buyers-guide?c=bike+carriers You can then see if Thule OutWay Platform is compatible. All the best

[@Dadssoccerschool]

Is the clamp safe for carbon frame bikes?

[@thule]

Hello Olly! You can mount carbon frame bikes on Thule OutWay Platform 2, the bike arms are equipped with Thule AcuTight torque limiter knobs that click when the optimal torque is reached. We do also have the Thule Carbon Frame Protector as an accessory for extra protection: www.thule.com/en-us/bike-rack/accessories/thule-carbon-frame-protector-_-1692661 Just reach out to us if you have any questions.

[@marcusfolkes5491]

Fits 2014 Prius 2

[@Yves86]

In the middle of the highway, I nearly lost my bike. There was wind but i wasnt driving faster than 110 km/h. My bike flipped horizontally, basically hanging attached to the wheels. I don't want to think of what could have happened if it had fell off. @thule I hope you can help with a solution here; I'm on a 7 day holiday and am very hesitant to drive the car back home with my bike attached like that.

[@Yves86]

@thule I'm still waiting for your response to my online claim..

[@thule]

@@Yves86 Hi Yves, sorry to hear about the incident. When you drive in windy conditions you need to lower the top speed and also make sure the bikes are attached correctly so the arms cannot slide along the frame to a thinner area and release.

[@Yves86]

@@thule Well, the top speed that you recommend is 130 km/hr. I reduced my speed to 100-110. Below that is even dangerous to be driving on the highway. Secondly, the bike was attached correctly. I heard the 'click' sounds twice, it was locked. The product, in my view, is untrustworthy and i'd like to send it back.

[@thule]

@@Yves86 Please contact the dealer where you bought the item to do a warranty claim.

[@Yves86]

@@thule I did that and they don't accept it because they say I have no way of proving that it was installed correctly. In the meantime, I've bought another Thule model, the Outway Hanging. I would ofcourse never do that if the other model was working like it should.

[@janhuiskamp2485]

How fast it is allowed to drive with this thule packed?

[@thule]

Hello Jan, thank you for your question! The speed limit for Thule OutWay Platform is 130 km/h. But please check your local traffic regulations as well. Best, Thule

[@giuseppequaglia8156]

è possibile averne uno per una sola mountainbike

[@campingriver]

😍😍

[@arlang7547]

Mazda xc 9 is not fit for this one suckss

[@thule]

All three Thule Outway carriers have been tested on the CX-9 and is approved to fit. If you have issues fitting it please reach out to us through our support pages on thule.com

[@petertrhan6811]

@@thule and Lexus NX200t, MY 2017?

[@thule]

@@petertrhan6811 If the car is not on the list we have not tested it yet or the car is not allowed to carry the carrier.

[@AdrianHamza-t1l]

Is not safe.