Recommended Front Mount Hitch And Bike Rack For 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser With Backup Camera

Updated 08/29/2014 | Published 08/28/2014

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Question:

Do you carry a spare-tire bike rack for a Toyota FJ Crruiser with a back-up camera? 2013 model

asked by: CJ K

Expert Reply:

With the backup camera mounted in the middle of the spare tire hub on your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, it will be impossible to find a spare tire mounted bike carrier that would not interfere with the camera. Installing a rear hitch on your Cruiser and installing a bike rack would block the camera as well.

My only recommendation would be to install a front mount hitch like part # 31367, on your Cruiser. You could then use a bike rack on the front of your vehicle. This hitch has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity and has a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to an installation video for this hitch you can check out.

I recommend a bike rack like the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack, part # S64650. This bike rack has a weight capacity of 70 lbs(35 lbs per bike), and will work with either 1-1/4 or 2 inch receiver openings. To deter theft, I recommend using a locking hitch pin like part # S64029.

For a lock system that secures the locks the carrier to the hitch and also features a cable that secures the bikes to the carrier I recommend part # S64031.

I have attached a couple of product review videos for the items I have mentioned above.