Does this rack allow enough room to open the tailgate on an SUV, specifically a Honda CR-V?
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My guess would be no. We have it on the back of our fifth wheel and I don't think there would be clearance for a hatch to open. But it's sturdy and has held up to the rocky on the back of the Rv with no damage to the bikes .
916463
Not likely. Only an inch between the carrier and the tailgate. That said, there is room at the top of the carrier post if you have a bowless softtop. Not sure how that would work.
681916
It might clear if you spare tire isn't too wide. Max clearance from my tailgate to the vertical support is 7 1/2 inches. I hope it works for you. Bill
1581818
It might but will probably be lopsided the rear door that lifts is what supports it also I have a ford escape the smaller SUV and I have to rig it a little to fit snug I use bungee cords
163609
You should have plenty of room.use mine on Ford f150 of which I can lay tailgate down with rack on, center bar up (with one bike on in rear most position. You may not be able to open door with bikes on but should have plenty room. Great rack though! Very solid.
2043250
Yes. I had no issue with opening or closing the rear hatch of my SUV with this on my Pro Series hitch rack, even with a couple things strapped on top of the bag.
1438957
It works with my Honda Element and after using it a few times, I can say it has room to fit just about any SUV tailgate out there. It's a good tent too, very spacious and easy to use. Pretty good quality construction and good stitching. I'd compare the quality to any top of the line target or walmart tent out there.
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I measured from the most aft setting of the positioning clamps in the rear and you will need to have about 28 inches from your rear roof rail to the opened position of you tailgate in the open position. It should be doable since your vehicle is one of the most popular minivans out there. The other consideration is the length od this box...it is long so by shifting it forward on your roof to allow for clearance of the tailgate you may have a fair amount of overhang in the front. Just think really big sun visor.
339161
It should fit about any rack system, as long as the cross bars are adjustable front to rear. Your cross bars need to be able to to spread from at least 23 5/8" to a max of 34". The box is 38" wide and 63" long. As noted, the box is an excellent value to price, but in my case, the Honda Odyssey I have does not come with those cross bars, so those added to the expense. The box has three sets of mounting holes pre-drilled, if needed, you could drill holes to match the cross bar spread you are limited to - just be sure to cover any holes not used with the supplied hole seals.
99955
The question should be, will the cargo door open with it in place...no to a CR-V
2208449
I have the bars and just got a thule 624. It's compact and fat and can be adjusted so no worries about the trunk opening. Oh and the box opens from both sides. Which is huge while loading both trunk and box. We have a 2011 crv .
753322
The Bell Cantilever 300 fits a wide variety of vehicles. If the rear door on your SUV or van has glass along the edge, then it is not RECOMMENDED that you connect this type of bicycle rack system for fear that the glass may shatter. If there is metal around the edge of the door, they you can connect it with no fear. It works by hooking around the edge with nice, soft straps. I have seen numerous people use it, even with glass along the edges, with absolutely no problems. It is more of a liability concern with Bell than an actual concern for glass breakage.
778395
I have a Honda CRV that I use one set of kayak roof racks and theere is plenty of room for a second set of racks. A friend has the same CRV and puts two kayaks on her roof with these same racks.
1477701
I'm pretty sure it can. There are a few inches of gap between the front seat and this rack. The two screw holes on the item at the top of the picture go where your back seat mount is. you take that off and put this rack on in it's place
2107549
Rack can be tilted down to allow tailgate to open. It can be tilted with or without bicycles installed (although much easier without bicycles). I have it installed on 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, and love it.
228687
I think so! I have a 2013 honda crv and it is considered a smaller suv. It fits in my trunk perfectly. It folds up really nicely.
1582221
Yes, but the limiting factor is the roof antenna on the back of the CRV. Your box needs to be either short enough or narrow enough to not hit the antenna.