Recommended Hitch Mount Platform Bike Rack For 2010 Toyota RAV4 For Rear Door Clearance
Updated 02/04/2015 | Published 02/03/2015
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I should have mentioned that I don't actually have a hitch on my 2010 RAV4 yet so I can't measure from the top of it to the bottom of my door. Can you tell me the measurement I should expect from the ground to the top of whatever hitch you recommend for my car?
asked by: Erika C
Expert Reply:
Both of the bike racks you referenced, the Swagman XC, part # S64650, and the Hollywood Trail Rider, part # HR200Z, have shanks attached that have a rise which does add more height to the bike rack and would cause more clearance issues for your 2010 Toyota RAV4 swinging rear door.
I went to out warehouse and took a couple of measurements for you. The pivot base attached to the top of the shank on the bike carriers measures about 4-1/2 inches. If you add that to the rise of 5 inches on the shank on the Hollywood Trail Rider part # HR200Z means you will need at least 10 inches from the top of your trailer hitch to the bottom of the rear door. The Swagman XC, part # S64650 pivot base has approximately the same height and the shank has a rise of 4 inches which means you need about 9 inches or more for clearance.
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Erika
2/3/2015
I should have mentioned that I don't actually have a hitch on my 2010 RAV4 yet so I can't measure from the top of it to the bottom of my door. Can you tell me the measurement I should expect from the ground to the top of whatever hitch you recommend for my car?