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  • What is the Difference Between Camco 27 Inch Spare Tire Covers # CAM45346 and # CAM45258
  • 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.
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  • Recommended Storage Cover for Aliner Ranger 12 with Side Air Conditioner & Rear-Mounted Spare Tire
  • Aliner's website specs for the Ranger 12 indicate a 15-foot overall length including the trailer tongue. The pop-up portion's actual dimensions are not provided. In most instances we will suggest using the larger of two cover options. Between the # CA80039 and the larger # CA80040 I suggest using the larger cover since it will be easier to install. Any extra slack can always be secured with tie-downs. Usually customers prefer to use a larger cover that will be a bit easier to put on compared...
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  • Comparing the Thule Spare Me 963, 963XT, 963XTR, and 963PRO Spare Tire Bike Carriers
  • 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...
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  • Galvanized Wheel and Spare Tire for a Boat Trailer
  • 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...
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  • Yakima SpareRide vs Spare Time Spare Bike Rack Comparison for 2015 Jeep Wrangler
  • 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...
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  • 2 Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Platform and Spare Tire Bike Racks for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
  • 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...
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  • Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mounted Bike Racks for 2014 Jeep Wrangler
  • 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...
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  • Will Kenda Karrier AM10234 ST205/75/R14 Load Range C Tire Replace Kenda KR35
  • 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...
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  • Comparison Between a 235/80R/16 Trailer Tire and a 235/85R/16 Trailer Tire
  • Good news! I can help you identify the difference between the 235/80R/16 and the 235/85R/16 trailer tires. The difference between these two tire and wheel combos is overall diameter. This information is very helpful if you want to know if a particular spare tire cover will fit, or are trying to find out how much clearance you would have when switching to another tire/wheel combo. The second number refers to the sidewall aspect ratio, this will help you find out the height of the sidewall...
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  • Recommended Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier for a 2012 Itasca Sunstar 26P
  • 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. Attached is a review video of...
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  • Is There a Difference Between the Hitch Receivers Offered for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 4.0
  • The two hitch receivers offered for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, Curt # 13529 and Draw-Tite # 75522, are basically identical, have the same towing capacities, and will install in the same way. There really is no way to get around lowering the exhaust and removing your spare tire to ease the installation process so it is highly recommended. Some say that Curt hitches have a better powder coating but for the most part, price is going to be the main difference. Now mattresses on the other...
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  • Differences Between Yakima SpareRide # Y02599 and Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO Trunk Mounted Bike Rack
  • 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,...
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  • Comparing Spare Tire-Mount and Hitch-Mount Bike Carriers for 2006 Jeep Liberty
  • 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...
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  • What is Best Replacement 175/D13 Trailer Tire: Loadstar ST175/D13, Part # AM31233, or Carlisle
  • 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.
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  • Are The Demco Spare Tire Carriers # DM15851-52 & # DM15851-76 The Same Except For Color?
  • 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.
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  • Comparing Curt and etrailer.com Trailer Hitches for a 2017 Honda Pilot
  • 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...
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  • Comparing etrailer, Curt, and Draw-Tite Hitches for a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  • 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...
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  • Rhino-Rack Steel Cargo Basket Differences, Are They Compatible With Yakima Spare Tire Carrier Basket
  • 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...
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  • Differences Between Radial and Bias Ply Trailer Tires
  • The difference is that D stands for bias-ply and R stands for radial. The main difference between a radial ply and a bias ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords inside a bias ply tire run at a 32 degree angle to the direction of travel, and the cords on a radial tire run at a 90 degree angle to the direction of travel, or across the tire from wheel lip to wheel lip. A radial tire flexes more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread...
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  • Difference Between Küat NV22G NV 2.0 and 2.0 Base BA22B Bike Racks
  • The only difference between the Küat NV 2.0 # NV22G and the NV 2.0 Base, part # BA22B is the color and the fact that the # NV22G includes the bike repair stand which is sold separately with the 2.0 Base # BA22B. I didn't understand the measurement you typed, but if the hitch pin hole to furthest part of the rear face of the spare tire is less than 6-5/8 inches, either rack would install just find and be able to fold up into the storage position. The Base model offers a little more clearance,...
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