Rear view camera blocked by hitch bike rack?

[kosmo886]

Has anyone tried a hitch mounted bike rack? Does that make the rear view camera, which is effectively the mirror, useless? Seems like it wouldn’t work too well.

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[Administrator]

See:
Bike hitch rack approved: 1up hitch rack

Kuat Bike Hitch Rack installed photos + mountain bike fully fit laying down in bed

 

[Woodrick]

It depends on the bikes and the bike rack.

It can't be any less then when I was hauling my boat yesterday.

When FSD comes, the bike rack may keep it from being enabled.
Putting in the bed could be a better idea. And then if you leave the tonneau open, you can even use the center mirror.

 

[Giskard]

I had a Yakima long arm mounted a couple weeks ago with the intention to help support a kayak I was looking to purchase. On the way to the paddle shop it was directly in front of the camera. I wouldn’t say it was useless, but def couldn’t see as much. It is a wide angle camera, though, so I could still see if someone started passing me. I will say the side view mirrors have been better than I feared too, which really helps when hauling something long that requires the tailgate to remain down (with the cam pointed at the ground).

 

[Obecalb]

I just did a camping trip with a hitch mount bike rack. It does obscure the view partially. Doesn't both me much since it is not any different than driving with a trailer attached, just use the side mirrors. I do wonder how they thought eliminating the side mirrors would have worked in real life though.

 

[kosmo886]

I just did a camping trip with a hitch mount bike rack. It does obscure the view partially. Doesn't both me much since it is not any different than driving with a trailer attached, just use the side mirrors. I do wonder how they thought eliminating the side mirrors would have worked in real life though.

I agree that it isn't awful with a hitch mounted rack from a view perspective. The bigger issue with my Thule rack is that no matter the rack position (without a bike), you can't open the truck bed completely.

 

[Jet55]

Took these the other day.

 

[Obecalb]

I agree that it isn't awful with a hitch mounted rack from a view perspective. The bigger issue with my Thule rack is that no matter the rack position (without a bike), you can't open the truck bed completely.

Interesting, that is something I was surprised by. I can actually open my bed with my rack on. You can see it in the picture.

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