Does anyone share my safety concern re: how rear-mounted bike carriers with bikes cover-up the vehicle tail lights? I know some manufacturers are beginning to address this problem. Kuat this week confirmed I can share their response to the problem: “Thank you for reaching out to Kuat! At this time we do not have any lights that attach to the racks. We have heard of this but we have not had anything come to fruition at this time.“ Per this position, the consumer will continue to carry any/all risks per rear-end collision, etc.
My solution is relatively simple (if you have trailer wiring). I purchased CURT’s 53201 Auxiliary LED Light Strips. $24 on Amazon. Per pix, I mounted the lights on a metal bar that I wire tie to the spokes of my bike. So far, this works great — especially when driving during rain and/or at night.
I used Velcro to attach the light strips to the bar because for very inclement/winter cross-country travel I also have bike covers. I then use Velcro to attach the light strips directly onto the bike cover.
Per the license plate visibility issue, I also purchased a Tioyar License Plate Relocation Holder ($27 on Amazon) and have prototyped a bracket holder which works, but per the hassle of relocating the plate itself, I only use it for long distance hauling.
I am curious to know if anyone else has addressed the light visibility issue.
