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  • What is the Tire Coverage of Spare Tire Cover # 052963753875
  • Classic Accessories Universal Fit Spare Tire Cover # 052963753875 will cover a great deal of the inside of the tire sidewall. The elasticized back hem comes with quick connect clips for a fast and adjustable fit on your spare. To see how much of the spare tire it covers check out the picture I attached.
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  • Available Spare Tire Covers and Carriers
  • CE Smith Spare Tire Cover # CE27440 is designed to be slipped over a mounted spare tire. It does not require you to unbolt the spare from the trailer or tire carrier. If you refer to the linked photo you'll see how the elastic hem snugs the cover over the back of the tire. If your old cover needs to be cut off you can probably then pull it out from between the tire and the trailer. If the spare is so close/tight on the trailer that you cannot slip the cover over the back edge of the tire...
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  • Will the Spare Tire Cover Mount Without Removing the Thule Spare Me Mounting Plate on a 2009 RAV4
  • Yes, you can attach your spare tire cover without having to remove the spare tire and mounting plate each time you remove the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, from the back of your 2009 Toyota RAV4. According to my contact at Thule, the shaft from the mounting plate that mounts behind the spare does not protrude past the outer edge of the tire so it will not interfere with your spare tire cover when you do not want the bike rack mounted on your vehicle.
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  • Can CE Smith Spare Tire Cover # CE27410 Fit Over Spare Tire thats Mounted
  • Yes, the CE Smith Spare Tire Cover # CE27410 that you referenced will fit over tires that are mounted as that's exactly what it was designed for. If the wheels are mounted on the trailer you'd instead want the part # CA80098.
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  • Best Spare Tire Valve Extension for Jeep Wrangler JK Spare Tire with Cover
  • I have a solution for you, and the Slime Dually Valve Extender Kit # SLM20140 is definitely going to be flexible enough to use on a Jeep Wrangler's covered spare tire since it is a rubber hose. However, since it's only 8-1/2" long, I don't think it's going to be long enough to stick out behind the rear of the tire and allow you access to the extended valve stem very easily-especially if you have larger tires than the stock tires that normally come on the JK. For that reason, I recommend...
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  • Can Spare Tire Cover Be Reinstalled on Toyota Rav4 With Adapter Installed on it
  • We had a customer with a similar Rav4 as yours (2008 model) come back and write us a review and say that if you use the shorter adapter that comes with the Yakima SpareTime # Y02599 you can reinstall the wheel cover when you remove the rack from the adapter. I attached a review video for this rack that shows it being demoed on a similar Rav4 as yours.
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  • Will the Spare Tire Be Hard to Access After Installation of Curt Hitch on a 2014 Toyota Highlander
  • I believe I found the picture you are referring to and have attached to this page. The hitch does somewhat cover the tire portion of the spare, but it really wouldn't be much effort to position the spare around the hitch as you raise or lower it. We haven't heard anything from any of our customers that would indicate that it would be difficult at all.
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  • Will Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera System Block Spare Tire Access
  • My contact at Hopkins said the Smart Hitch Backup Camera # HM50002 would cover the spare tire access on your 2008 Ford Super Duty pickup. However the backup camera plate can be easily and quickly removed by removing two screws to access the spare tire when needed. I have linked to a video of the installation of the backup camera system on a 2004 Ford F-250. The backup camera has a simple plug-in installation plugging inline with your existing 7-way trailer connector with no splicing,...
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  • How Easy is it to Remove Swagman Around-the-Spare-Tire Deluxe Bike Rack # S80501
  • Installing and removing the Swagman Around-the-Spare-Tire Deluxe Rack, part # S80501 is a breeze. The bike rack is designed so that a spare tire can remain bolted to your rear bumper while bolting this bike rack around it. The bike rack is attached to your bumper by U bolts. Once the bike rack is on, the spare tire sits between the two uprights. To remove the spare tire, once the bike rack is bolted to the bumper, you'll remove the locking pins located on the lower section of the uprights....
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  • Where is the Trailer Wiring Connection Point for a 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor
  • The connection point for the Curt Wiring Harness, # C56039, on a 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor is located under a floor panel adjacent to the spare tire compartment. What you will do is take off the floor hatch above the spare tire. You will then need to temporarily remove all floor coverings, 10 mm storage tray bolts and storage trays, exposing the spare tire compartment. Remove drivers side and center foam cargo trays to locate tow plug housing under drivers side foam tray. I have included...
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  • Installation Instructions for Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Harness # 118500 on a 2011 Acura RDX
  • Installation of Tow Ready Wiring Harness, # 118500, is fairly straight forward. Below I have outlined the instructions for you. First, open rear hatch. Temporarily remove all floor coverings, exposing the spare tire compartment. Remove the spare tire. Next, locate blue 6 pin tow plug near the foam cargo tray. It will be taped to the vehicle electrical harness with blue tape. Then, you will insert the T-Connector harness into the vehicle Tow-Plug harness and lock it into place. Locate a...
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  • Trailer Wiring Plug Location to Install Wiring Harness # C55673 on a 2006 Ford Freestar
  • The plug on a 2006 Ford Freestar to install the Trailer Wiring Harness, # C56673, can be located behind the rear bumper near the spare tire. The plug should be connected to a gray protective cover mounted to the back of the bumper. If you see the cover but not the plug, it may be above the spare tire. This harness is designed for those vehicles that came with a factory tow package. I have included a link to the installation instructions for reference.
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  • Does Spare Tire Affect Installation of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch on 2016 Ram ProMaster City
  • A full-size spare tire on your 2016 Ram ProMaster City will not affect the installation or fit whatsoever of the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75219. The reason is the hitch gets installed behind the bumper cover, as you can see by the linked installation instructions. So the spare tire of your van is not going to be a hindrance or come into play during the install. Along with the instructions I have also added a link to a video install for you to check out of the Draw-Tite Trailer...
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  • Remove Plastic Cover on Bottom of Spare Tire Well, 2011 Toyota Camry SE, to Install Trailer Hitch
  • The plastic cover you are talking about is covered in step 3 of the instructions I have attached for you. It reads If present, remove the plastic under covering located under the trunk pan. You will not re-install the covering. The plastic cover does not serve a functional purpose and we have not even come across a Camry yet that had it. Removing it will not be an issue. If you plan on doing some towing, the hitch comes with the correct ball mount, pin and clip. For a ball you can use...
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  • Location of Factory Connector for Trailer Wiring on 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • Your truck should have a round connector located above the spare tire for the adapter (part # 118384) to plug into. To locate the connector, you might have to lower the spare tire. The connector is usually zip tied to the rearmost cross member. The connector might have a protective cover over the end of it to keep road debris out of it. Certain models might not have the plug, but the wiring harness should still be there. If this is the case with your vehicle, cut the plug off the end of...
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  • Location of Wiring Harness Connection Point for 1998 Subaru Legacy Trailer Wiring
  • The connector you are looking for can be in a couple places. I attached a picture that one customer sent in that shows where it was on their 1999 Subaru Legacy. The picture shows the left side taillight assembly area. Another customer with a similar Legacy said they found it located in the position described for Subaru Forester (passenger side in spare tire compartment under carpet next to wall.)
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2009 Toyota Highlander that Accommodates 19 Inch Full Size Spare
  • In order for the full size spare tire to still be able to be stowed under the vehicle, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Round Tube Receiver # 75726. Installation of this hitch will require removal of the tow hooks and, if present, the plastic appearance panels that cover the frame rails. No drilling is required to install this hitch. The hitch crosstube will prevent the tire from being lowered straight down, but if the tire is pushed toward the front of the vehicle while it's...
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  • 2019 Coachman Clipper Cadet 17CFQ Storage Lot Cover
  • I looked up the length of your 2019 Coachman Clipper Cadet 17cfq and found it to be 21-1/4 feet long. So based on that the correct storage cover would be the part # 290-74841 which fits up to 22 foot long RVs.
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  • Installing 4-Pole Trailer Connector on 2002 Chevy Silverado with No Trailer Connector
  • If your Silverado has the factory plug located above the spare tire, the easiest way to install a 4-pole would be to use the Tow Ready # 118384. Simply remove the protective cap covering the plug, plug in one of the connectors on the Tow Ready Harness and run the 4-pole to the desired location. If there is nothing but the harness above the spare tire with no plug on it, the wiring from the 4-pole like part # 18002 would connect to the factory harness color for color, yellow to yellow,...
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  • Removal of Black Plastic Covering on Underside of 2011 Toyota Camry to Install Hitch
  • I believe you are speaking of the plastic cover shown in the video I have linked to. Before the hitch installation, the cover is removed and is not re installed after the hitch is in place. Once the hitch is installed, the plastic cover will no longer fit on the Camry. Because the hitch needs to be in direct metal to metal contact with the underside of the vehicle once it is installed, the hitch cannot be installed over the cover. To view the video I mentioned and to see the install instructions,...
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