Since you should be using wheels that have an offset on your 2012 Itasca Sunstar 26P then you will want to go with the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195225 (see attached photo) over the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195125.
The Carrier # RM-195125 has a little bit of an extension from the upright to the mounting bracket which helps keep trailer tires with no offset from rubbing on the back of your trailer and creating black marks.
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I haven't seen a TSPRO963 but I can tell you that # TH963PRO is the newest version of the Spare Me bike carrier. The 963XTR was the previous generation.
The Thule Spare Me Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, went through 4 generations. The 963 was first. This original design excluded some vehicles because of the size of the spare tire or how it was mounted to the car. The issue was resolved with the new mounting plate, # 753-3532, in the 963XT. So from that point on, all the racks would get the new... view full answer...
I was able to determine the information on the Black # DM15851-76 spare tire carrier was incorrect. It is the same carrier as the Silver # DM15851-52 with the only difference being the color. Both of these fit a trailer tongue up to 4" x 4". Thank you for pointing out the error on our site as I have had this corrected. view full answer...
Between a hitch-mount rack and a spare tire-mount rack I will always recommend the hitch rack since this type of bike carrier does not place any weight burden on the car's rear hatch. Instead, a hitch rack uses the vehicle's strongest part - its frame - to handle the weight of the loaded bike rack.
Your 2006 Jeep Liberty can be fitted with either a 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch or a higher capacity 2-inch Class III type. All available options are shown on the linked page. Some bike racks can... view full answer...
For your 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, the concern is the clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point the spare tire sticks out. Other than the Kuat NV 2.0 # NV22G with 7 inches of clearance in the up position, one of the platform bike racks that offers the most distance is the Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack with Wheel Mount Cradles, # Y02443. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the first bike tray is 12 inches. I have linked you... view full answer...
I am looking online at the two Rhino-Rack rooftop cargo baskets you are referencing in your question:
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs, part # RMCB02
Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier - Steel - 58-1/4" x 41" - 165 lbs, part # RRRMCB03
The only difference between the two rooftop cargo baskets is the XTray comes with the fork mounts, installed in the basket, and wheel straps.
With regards to using the Spare Tire Carrier for... view full answer...
What you have here are different generations of the same bike carrier, in this case the Thule Spare Me. The newest version is going to be the Pro, # TH963PRO. The previous generation was the XTR and it is no longer being made. So by all accounts the PRO is the better one since it is the newest and most up to date.
For Thule part numbers start out usually just a number. Then the next generation will get an XT added on, followed by an XTR, and then a PRO as they make minor changes and upgrades.... view full answer...
The etrailer # e98ZR is comparable to the Curt # c31006 you'd mentioned, but I'd stick with the etrailer version.
The reason for this is the etrailer version comes with a hitch aligner so that the hitch pin hole always aligns perfectly, and it uses an anti-rattle hitch pin to keep the carrier from moving around. In comparison the Curt version uses a standard hitch pin with no anti-rattle, and no hitch aligner.
Both work with the same bolt patterns/wheel sizes, so you're not giving anything... view full answer...
The reason it says not to put it on a boat trailer is because the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire item # AM32161 you referenced is on a steel wheel. For a spare tire that is better suited for a boat trailer I recommend the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" Galvanized Wheel item # AM3S450. Aside from the load rating and it being a galvanized wheel you are looking at an identical tire and wheel combo. This would be a better spare tire for your boat and it is a little... view full answer...
The Yakima SpareRide part # Y02599 is basically the next generation of spare tire bike rack from Yakima. They discontinued the SpareTime and replaced it with this. The racks are still pretty similar but the SpareRide got upgraded bike frame cradles that can be adjusted and has zip straps for securing the bikes to the cradles instead of the rubber straps. Also there is an upgraded way fro lowering the arms of the rack that make it a bit easier.
I attached a review video for this rack for... view full answer...
If I personally had to choose a rack, I would choose the Thule Spare Me, part # TH963PRO. The rack is economical, lightweight, and it includes it includes locks that both secure the rack to the vehicle and the bike to the rack, and it has great ground clearance. The rack is centered on the rear of the vehicle, so the weight of the bike won't apply as much torque to the tube that connects the bike rack to the spare tire mounting plate. The Spare Me will fit vehicle spare tires up to 10 inches... view full answer...
That's a good question, and the two tires are very similar, so you can absolutely replace your Kenda KR35 with the Kenda tire you asked about, which is the following:
- Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C # AM10234
This is the KR03, and the two tires have a different tread, but otherwise the same ratings. They are both load range C with a 1,925 lbs capacity, have the same dimensions, and fit the same size wheels. This Kenda really is one of the best trailer tires available... view full answer...
I took a look at the install instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11202 for your 2010 Nissan Cube. Based on this, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver looks to be an easy enough install because you only have to remove one of the rubber exhaust isolators and you don't have to lower the spare tire. According to Curt, the install should take a novice around 60 minutes to complete.
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver has a 200 lb tongue weight capacity therefore so long as the vehicle... view full answer...
The arms of the Thule SpareMe spare tire bike rack, part # TH963PRO can indeed be folded down, as you can see in the provided photo.
Both the SpareMe and the Yakima Spare Ride, part # Y02599 can carry two bikes, are capable of being locked to the vehicle, provide a cable lock, and have arms that fold down. Both racks can be offset for vehicles whose spare tires aren't centered on the rear of the vehicle. Although the Thule rack is about 10 lbs lighter, I personally prefer the Yakima rack,... view full answer...
Looks like you really did your research! I attached two videos below of video reviews of both bike racks on the same 2018 Honda CR-V to help you compare the bike racks.
While I usually recommend the Camber # TH9056 between the two because it is lighter and easier to use, when it comes to clearance, it's the Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR that wins. In the video, you can see how there's 9-1/2" of clearance between the bumper and the closest bar on the carrier and then another two inches to... view full answer...
All other things being equal, it is always preferable to have matching tires on your trailer. Different tire brands may have different tread depths and may wear at different rates due to variances in the formula used in their rubber compound. However, you can use the two different tires if you wish.
As we do not offer the Carlisle tires, I suggest you use a second Kenda Loadstar ST175/80D13, part # AM31233, and keep the Carlisle as your spare. view full answer...
I would not be concerned about the Hollywood Racks Precision-clamping system failing. The hooks use a large spring to compress the hooks to the upright mast and provide a grip that is just as strong as the ratcheting hooks of the Swagman XTC-2 bike rack,# S64670.
The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack, # HR1450Z, that you referenced and the Swagman XTC-2 and comparable bike racks with a slight edge going to the SE2. The main difference is the folding ability of the SE2 and the... view full answer...
The only difference between the Camco # CAM45346 and the # CAM45258 27 inch spare tire covers you were looking at is the color.
They are both made by the same company and are the same size and will have the same black edging but will be different shades of white.
# CAM45346 is Arctic White and # CAM45258 is black.
I have linked both products to this page for your viewing and purchasing convenience. view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch # C13146 and the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch # e98840 are identical in their design and measurements with the only difference being the Curt has a gloss black powder coat finish whereas the etrailer.com has a matte black powder coat finish. The matte black will do a better job at hiding scratches and dings from road debris so I recommend ours over the Curt option.
With that being said, these trailer hitches can only fit with an 18" or smaller spare tire. If yours... view full answer...
The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e56AR is the same as the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13650, the only difference is finish. The etrailer hitch has a matte finish and the Curt hitch has a glossy finish. They all look pretty similar but I agree with you that the Curt hitch has a bit of a tighter fit to the rear bumper than the Draw-Tite. The same goes for the etrailer. I recommend the etrailer hitch if you are looking to save a few bucks and I personally prefer the matte... view full answer...
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