Can One Person Lift Swagman XTC Bike Rack, Will It Block 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Backup Camera

Updated 08/18/2014 | Published 08/15/2014

Question:

How much does the Swagman XTC-2 weigh? Is it reasonable to put it on and off my 2014 Santa Fe Sport every week? Also, will the rack interfere with my backup camera? Thanks so much!

asked by: Sharon

Expert Reply:

The Swagman XTC-2 bike rack # S64670 weighs approximately 30 pounds. It has a 33 pound shipping weight. It would be fairly easy for one person to install/remove the rack from your 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

When the rack is not loaded with bikes you can fold down the center mast and it would likely not interfere with the backup camera. But when loaded, and this is true for any bike rack, the bikes will likely block the view of the backup camera as well as the vehicle tail lights on some vehicles.

expert reply by: Michael H