Folding Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Honda Odyssey that has Clearance to Fold Up

Question:

Will the swagman XTC4 fold vertically on my 2007 Honda Odyssey?

asked by: Jerry

Expert Reply:

With the hitch on your 2007 Honda Odyssey you will have a distance of 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin out to the furthest point out on the rear bumper. So you will need a fold up rack that when folded up will have a distance of greater than 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin to the nearest upright bar.

There is a rack available that has enough clearance, but the Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack # S64665 only has a distance of 3 inches when folded so it would not work for you.

You should check out the Yakima Holdup 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack # Y02443-2. This rack has a distance of 7 inches from the center of the hitch pin to the nearest portion of the rack when folded and should work very well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C