Hitch and Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy Camaro

Question:

I am looking at potentially buying a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. I need to be able to mount a hitch bike carrier to the vehicle if I get it. I have noticed with the Draw Tite and Hidden Hitch the clearance from pin to face of bumper is very deep 12 inches per the video. I was curious if the Curt offerred any clearance advantage? I appears as thought its install is more difficult than the others. I am particularly concerned whether a Kuat Sherpa will clear the rear bumper with any of these hitch mounts.

asked by: Steven T

Expert Reply:

The ground clearance for the Curt and the Hidden Hitch/Draw Tite hitches are going to be about the same. Both styles of hitch install right below the bumper so they will both have about 10 inches of ground clearance.

Hitch accessories will need to have 12 inches from the hitch pin hole to the nearest portion of the rack to be able to clear the bumper though.

The Thule T2 part # TH23JV would be your best option. This rack is very similar to the Kuat and will have enough clearance unlike the Kuat. I attached a review video. This would work great with the hitch part # 24850 that I attached an install video for this as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C