4-Bike Rack Recommendation for Vehicle with Low Ground Clearance 2015 Honda Odyssey
Question:
Dear etrailer, I have a question regarding trailer hitches and bike racks for my 2015 Honda Odyssey. I currently have a Draw-Tite 36417 attached to my Odyssey. When leaving the driveway, at the lowest point, I have an inch clearance for like half a second. I want to move from a two bike rack to a 4 adult bikes. Because of this I have been eyeing the Curt 13068. My questions are: 1 Will the Curt 13068 2” hitch bottom out in my driveway? Basically is it lower to the ground that the Draw-Tite 35417? 2 Is having 4 bikes in a 1.25 hitch safe? If so, what bike rack do you recommend? Thanks,
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
I have a 4 bike rack solution for you but since your current setup is very close to dragging I would recommend a bike rack that angles up so as to offset the reduced clearance of having a longer bike rack like with the Swagman XTC4 bike rack part # S64665. This rack does require a 2 inch hitch so the Curt # C13068 that you referenced would be the way to go instead. This hitch would only be marginally lower to the ground than what you currently have so I would not worry about that.
I attached a review video for the bike rack as well as an install video link for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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