How Much Is the Shank Rise And What Is the Tray Length On the Thule EasyFold XT

Question:

I have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T with exhaust outlet on passenger side rear. I am looking for some dimension info. On my vehicle the pin hole in the 2in receiver is about 11in from the ground, the top of the exhaust tips are about 15in from the ground and about 16in horizontally from the center of the receiver. Can you tell me what is the shank rise and closest distance to the rack when folded down to carry bikes? How wide across the back of the vehicle is the carrier when folded to carry bikes? I am trying to compare dimensions of this one with the dimensions of the Hollywood SE2 ebike rack. I would like to assure myself the Thule platform would be a good distance away from the hot exhaust. Thanks

asked by: David L

Expert Reply:

I spoke to my contact at Thule about the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 and they informed me that the shank rise is 6" from the center of the stinger to the bottom of the tray. The closest part of the carrier while folded down is the foot which is 7" away from the center of the hitch pin hole and the length of the tray is 48.4" long unfolded.

expert reply by: Conner L