Best Bike Rack for Not Blocking the Rear View Camera on a 2021 Honda CR-V?

Published 07/30/2022

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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

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Question:

Thinking of getting a platform hitch bike rack for my wifes 2021 CR-V. Need to know how much any of your bike racks would block the backup camera when in the upinch position, when no bicycles are on the rack?

asked by: Tesgin

Expert Reply:

Based on what I could find online it looks like the rear view camera on your 2021 Honda CR-V is located just above the license plate. The best bike rack when it comes to visibility of your backup camera is going to be the Kuat Transfer V2 item # KU84FR. This has a u-shaped goal post type design. It does not have a center crossbar that goes directly in front of your camera like the item # S64670 you were looking at. It also tilts away for when you want full access to your trunk.

expert reply by: Jerred H