Will Thule T2 XTR Bike Rack Clear Rear Bumper when Folded on 2013 Honda Odyssey
Question:
Im considering this rack in combination with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Item #75270 for our 2013 Honda Odyssey. It appears that the horizontal dimension between the hitch pin hole and the bumper is over 6 inches. Will it be possible to fold the rack in the upright position?
asked by: Hans
Expert Reply:
When we installed Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75270 on a 2013 Honda Odyssey, see video, we found the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rear of the bumper was 5-3/4 inches. This is slightly too long for the Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH83JV which when folded measures 5 inches from the pin hole to the nearest part of the rack.
I recommend the Rockymounts BackStage # RKY10002 which is a similar design but it can also swing off to the side of the vehicle allowing access to the rear hatch on your van. When folded up the rack measures 7 inches from the center of the pin hole to the nearest part of the rack. I have linked a video review of this rack for you.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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