Hitch Bike Rack Clearance Tips for Canada

Hitch accessories

Bike-rack clearance is hatch swing, bumper sensors, and exhaust heat — not only tube size. Measure before you load bikes, and practice the tilt with the rack empty.

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2 Bike Rack Tray StyleCURT 18085$433.93 CADSee the part →

Hatch and sensors

Open the hatch slowly with the rack installed. Watch wiper arms and rear spoilers. Reverse sensors may need a tip-down rack position when backing in tight garages.

Load plan

Heavier e-bikes outward or inward per the rack instructions. Confirm tongue-weight rating. Canadian winter tires and snowpacks change bumper height — recheck clearance in December.

Parts we commonly sell

Confirm ratings and fit notes on each product page before you order.

CURT part 180852 Bike Rack Tray StyleConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$433.93 CAD

CURT part 180874 Bike Rack Tray StyleConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$811.93 CAD

CURT part 18030Extendable Hitch MountedConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$256.43 CAD

CURT part 1805061 Hitch Bike Rack Support StrapConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$38.49 CAD

CURT part 214001 2 Hitch Pin with ClipConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$16.11 CAD

CURT part 21500Five-eighths Hitch Pin with ClipConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$12.84 CAD

Official CURT context

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Related guides

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Tilt accessHatch workarounds

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