Recommended Front Mount Hitch And Bike Rack For 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser With Backup Camera
Question:
Do you carry a spare-tire bike rack for a Toyota FJ Crruiser with a back-up camera? 2013 model
asked by: CJ K
Expert Reply:
With the backup camera mounted in the middle of the spare tire hub on your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, it will be impossible to find a spare tire mounted bike carrier that would not interfere with the camera. Installing a rear hitch on your Cruiser and installing a bike rack would block the camera as well.
My only recommendation would be to install a front mount hitch like part # 31367, on your Cruiser. You could then use a bike rack on the front of your vehicle. This hitch has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity and has a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to an installation video for this hitch you can check out.
I recommend a bike rack like the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack, part # S64650. This bike rack has a weight capacity of 70 lbs(35 lbs per bike), and will work with either 1-1/4 or 2 inch receiver openings. To deter theft, I recommend using a locking hitch pin like part # S64029.
For a lock system that secures the locks the carrier to the hitch and also features a cable that secures the bikes to the carrier I recommend part # S64031.
I have attached a couple of product review videos for the items I have mentioned above.
Products Referenced in This Question
Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Swagman Racks
- 4-3/8 Inch Span
- Swagman
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Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks - 7'
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Swagman Racks
- 2-3/4 Inch Span
- Swagman
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Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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