Kuat Bike Rack with Best Rear Hatch Clearance for 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
Question:
I am looking for a lightweight platform bike racks for a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz with 2 inch hitch. Will the Kuat Sherpa, or Kuat NV. fit this vehicle. Do you have enough clearance to open the rear hatch with bikes mounted on rack and tilted down? If these racks do fit my vehicle what are the pros and cons of these 3 racks?
asked by: Tim W
Expert Reply:
We have not yet had the opportunity to test-fit any of the three racks on a 2011 Veracruz, so I cannot say with certainty what sort of rear-hatch clearance you would have.
I can say that of the three racks, the NV would give the best chance of the hatch clearing the bikes. Because the platform section of the rack is not raised as high over the level of the receiver, it will place the bikes further away from the hatch. The NV also features a locking anti-rattle hitch lock and integrated cable lock to deter theft, as well as a built-in bike repair stand for those last minute adjustments before or repairs after your ride.
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0, part # SH22G is also a great rack and it is designed for use with a 2 inch receiver. It would place the bikes 13 inches to the hatch opening and would have the best chance of interfering with the hatch. At 32 lbs, it is the lightest of the three racks you mentioned.
I checked with Kuat, and was told that they have not yet done a test-fit on the Veracruz, so they unfortunately cannot confirm that the hatch would completely clear with bikes in place and the platform tilted all the way to the rear with any of these three racks.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Differences Between Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and NV 2.0 Bike Racks
- Article: Best Bike Racks for Electric Bikes
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: Kuat Sherpa 2.0 vs. Kuat Transfer V2 for 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
- Article: How to Choose a Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Q&A: Best Trailer Hitch for a 2024 Subaru Forester
- Q&A: What Are The Dimensions Of Kuat Transfer V2 2-Bike Rack When Folded Up?
- Q&A: Lighting Solution for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack
- Article: RV Cell Boosters, How Do They Work?
- Q&A: Will the Thule Swing Away Adapter Work with a Thule Pro XTR Bike Rack
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Article: The Best Towing Mirrors