Can I Use the RockyMount BackSwing on a 2021 Honda Odyssey
Question:
I am concerned because I keep hearing that there is a ground clearance issue with a hitch and bike rack on the back of the Odessey. Any truth there.
asked by: Alain B
Expert Reply:
I can understand the concern and you're correct that the 2021 Honda Odyssey doesn't have the best ground clearance, but it's not going to keep you from carrying a bike rack on your trailer hitch. I've seen a lot of our neighbors that have carried bike racks on the hitch they've installed on their Odyssey without experiencing any major problems.
A hitch like the etrailer Trailer 2" Hitch Receiver # e98855 has 14" of clearance from the top of the receiver opening to the ground; on the RockyMounts BackSwing # RKY10002 you were looking at, the platforms for the bikes sits above the receiver shank so it'll help with any ground clearance issues.
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Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- RockyMounts
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