Will Thule Epos 3 Bike Rack TH34FR44SR Hit The Ground When Pulling Out Of Driveway?
Published 11/17/2025
Question:
How much clearance does this have off the ground? I’m worried about dragging it when leaving steep driveways.
asked by: Trent
Expert Reply:
Good thinking, Trent. On our test fit to a 2023 Nissan Rogue, the Epos # TH34FR44SR sat about 17" from the ground to the bottom of the bike wheel tray, with about 14-3/4" from the ground to the lowest point of the rack. That’s taller than many SUV/CUV hitches, so normal driveways and speed bumps aren’t an issue - just take steep ones slow.
What kind of vehicle are you mounting it on? I can help double-check your receiver height. If you have a vehicle similar to the Nissan Rogue or a Toyota RAV4 etc., you won't really need to worry about clearance since this rack tils up a bit towards the back where scraping would normally be an issue.
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