Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack Clearance When Folded and Unfolded  

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Hey Mark! The Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack # KU36HR measures 7-5/8" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack when folded up for storage, and 12-1/8" when unfolded in the normal position for carrying bikes.

To check clearance on your RAV4, just measure from the center of your hitch pin hole straight back to the outermost part of your rear bumper. As long as that distance is less than 7-5/8", you'll have clearance in both positions. We have the following available based on color:

-Kuat Sherpa v3 - Sandy Black # KU36HR

-Kuat Sherpa v3 - Pearl/Silver # KU46HR

-Kuat Sherpa v3 - Champagne/Pearl # KU66HR

-Kuat Sherpa v3 - Gray/Orange # KU96HR

Do you know how far your hitch pin hole sits behind the bumper?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Mark

11/12/2026

I have your Curt C77MJ hitch installed on my RAV4. Do you know if the Sherpa v3 will clear my bumper when folded up?

Robin H.

11/12/2026

@Mark yes! We've measured the # C77MJ at approximately 3-1/4" from the hitch pin hole to the bumper, so you'll have about 4-3/8" of clearance with the Sherpa v3 folded up and 8-7/8" with it unfolded.