Height of Kuat NV Base Bike Rack BA22B When Folded Up In Vehicle Hitch

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When folded up next to the car, how high is the rack? I currently have a Thule T2 and when it folds up, it blocks my back up camera. Is the Kuat lower when it folds up? Doe the BA228 come with a loading ramp for heavy e-bikes?

asked by: Susan K

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Expert Reply:

When the Kuat NV part # BA22B is folded up the height of it measured from the center of the hitch pin hole to the very top of the rack when folded is 24-3/4 inches.

The only bike rack we offer that comes with a ramp is the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 which was designed specifically for heavier e-bikes like yours. It's overall height when folded is 26-3/4 inches.

I attached a review video link for these racks for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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