Expert Answers about Spare Tire Bike Racks

• Why Cant a Spare Tire Bike Rack Be Used on 5th Wheel
• Because the suspension of a fifth wheel is stiffer than a passenger vehicle, and because the rear overhang (distance between rear axle and rear bumper) is longer than what's found on a passenger vehicle. Because of this, anything mounted on the rear of a fifth wheel will be exposed to much more bouncing and jarring than something installed on rear of a passenger vehicle. Remember how bouncy it was sitting in the back seat of the school bus? Same principle. The spare tire bike racks we...
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• Will the Foot Pedals Hit the Spare Tire with the Swagman RV Bumper Bike Rack # S80501
• I use the Swagman RV Bumper Bike Rack, # S80501, to carry my bikes when I tow as well and I understand your concern about the bike pedals hitting the spare tire. There are a few ways to avoid that from happening. With my bike, I rotate the pedals so they are as far away from any part of the spare tire as possible. On my setup, this puts the inner pedal toward the middle of the wheel because it is not low enough to clear the bottom of the tire. Then, I use a strap like part # SR54FR to...
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• How Much Does Swagman XTC-2 Platform Bike Carrier Weigh
• The Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack, part # S64670 weighs 29 lbs. This bike rack will work with 1-1/4 and 2 inch trailer hitches, and has a weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike. You will want to take a quick measurement to make sure it clears the rear of your vehicle. This carrier has a distance of 8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest wheel hoop. You will need a tape measure and a straight edge like a yardstick or a dowel. Place the straight edge vertically...
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• Does The Thule Hitching Post Pro Work With A 2012 Toyota RAV4
• To ensure you have enough clearance for the Thule Hitching Post Bike Rack # TH934XTR and your 2012 Toyota RAV4, you'll want to measure from the center of the the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of your spare tire cover. If your rack is less than 11", then you will not have an issue. If not, then you will need a hitch extender to push it out or a different rack.
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• Will Yakima Spare Ride on 2008 Toyota RAV 4 Damage Door Hinges if Door is Opened With Bikes In Place
• To avoid damage, Yakima recommends removing the bikes from the rack before opening the tail gate. Following this advice will ensure that your door and hinges will remain damage free. The weight of the rack itself will not hurt anything, and would allow the door to open and close without any worry of damage. Adding the weight of the bikes into the equation leaves open the possibility of the hinges being damaged.
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• Options to Carry Extra Cargo on a Travel Trailer That Cannot Use a Tongue Mounted Carrier
• The Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier for A-Frame Trailers # CC-255 is a nice option but if you do not have the tongue weight room, I do have a couple potential options for you. But, we do not have a cargo rack designed to mount to your trailers bumper and place it above your spare tire. There is the Surco Spare-Tire-Mounted Cargo Basket # SPSJ4319 which will mount to your spare tire mount if it is attached to your trailer and not an aftermarket bumper or hitch mounted spare...
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• Spare Tire Carrier Options for Trailer With Large Frame
• We have a number of different options that may allow you to carry a spare tire, but nothing that is designed to fit a frame that is 4" wide x 6" tall. The best option may be the Rack'em Spare Tire Rack for Enclosed Trailers # RA-16. This is for enclosed trailers but may work for you if you have the space. I have added a link to a video review I recommend checking out. The other option isn't on your trailer but would be if your tow vehicle had a front-mounted hitch; you would then be able...
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• How to Remove Yakima Y02599 SpareTime Bike Rack From Spare Tire Mounting Bracket Once Rusted
• Your best bet would be to remove the spare temporarily from the vehicle, place the bracket flat on the ground so the shank is pointing upward and hit the bolt holes shown in the provided diagram with a spray lubricant like PB Blaster. Do this several times over the course of a few hours. Then, bolt the spare tire back on the vehicle with the bracket in place. Use a rubber mallet and tap all 4 sides of the mast sharply several times, working your way around. You'll want to hit it pretty...
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• Reasons Why You Want An Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer # e99007
• An anti-rattle hitch stabilizer does reduce the noise you hear significantly, but it also helps out your equipment. Less rattling around in the hitch is going to help keep the finish on your hitch and accessories in tact, so your stuff will stay looking new longer. If you're using it with a bike rack, the bikes will also take less of a beating. The anti-rattle stabilizer will need to be removed whenever you remove whatever hitch mounted accessory you have, but could stay on the hitch if...
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• Replacement for Thule DoubleTrack Bike Rack That Does Not Work For Fat Tire Bikes
• The Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2-Bike Rack TH990XT is a high-quality rack in a lot of ways, but a major drawback is that it does not offer the ability to hold bikes with fat tires, like you have had the bad luck to find out firsthand. There is also no kit that allows you to modify the rack to work with fat tires, and the reason why any type of modification will void the warranty is because if Thule or other rack manufacturers allowed any type of modifications and they didn't work,...
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• Recommendation For Cradles To Carry Fat Bike With 4.8 Inch Tires With Thule Raceway Trunk Rack
• I contacted Thule and unfortunately there are no cradles for larger, fat bike tires available for your Thule Raceway Platform rack. If you would be interested in looking at a hitch hanging or platform bike rack then there may be some options. For example, the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # RKY87RR, works with 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch hitches and accepts tires with maximum width up to 5 inches. If interested in checking out this...
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• Fat Bike Adapter Kit For Hollywood Racks Sport Rider E-Bike Rack
• The adapter kit you are looking for is the following: - Universal Wheel Holder Kit for Hollywood Racks Sport Rider E-Bike Rack # HR89FR This adapter kit will work for fat tires up to 5 inches wide.
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• How Are Bikes Locked to Kuat TS02G Transfer Bike Rack
• The Kuat Transfer # KU74FR would be an excellent choice. Since the rack holds the bikes by the tires right in front of the forks, a women's bike will work great because the rack doesn't need the bike to have a horizontal top tube. It'll work perfectly with a women's bike as long as it doesn't have fenders. The rack can accommodate bikes with a wheelbase (distance between front and rear axle, measured center to center) up to 50 inches, tire widths up to 3 inches and wheel diameters up...
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• Bike Rack For 75 lb and 65 lb Electric Bikes
• The Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # S64665 you mentioned only has a weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike, so it wouldn't have the capacity you need, and the truth is, there is actually only a couple bike racks that have the weight capacity needed for a 75 lb electric bike, and those are both for two bikes only. I should also note that an e-bike rack is going to cost more than a standard bike rack, so there won't be any racks in a similar price range. But to carry a 75 lb electric bike,...
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• Do Cargo Carriers Have Max 350 lb Weight Capacity When Used With Hitch Extender
• A hitch extender will not reduce the capacity of a cargo carrier itself, though most extenders do have a max 350 lb tongue weight limit, such as the Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 18" Long # e48YR. That said, extenders like # e48YR also reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent, so you have to go with whatever is lower - 350 lbs or half your hitch tongue weight capacity. For example, if your hitch had a 500 lb tongue weight capacity and you used the...
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• Can I Load My Bikes Before Raising the Center Mast on the # HR1450Z?
• When loading bikes onto the cradles before raising the center mast on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack for 2 Electric Cargo Bikes # HR1450Z or the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Cargo Bikes - 2" Hitches # HR1450Z-W, it truly depends on the height of the bike's downtube and the front derailleur/pedals. This is because the only way to raise the mast with a bike loaded is if the ratcheting hooks are all the way in the down-most position on the rack, and...
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• Will Exhaust Heat Cause Issues With Hitch Bike Rack Installed On 2011 Mazda CX-7
• When the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 2-Bike Platform Rack, part # HR1450Z, is installed the bike wheel hoops are actually elevated. The bike rack has a 7-inch rise in the shank. I have attached a link to the installation video for this bike rack on a 2011 CX-7 you can check out. You can see the hitch receiver is level with the exhaust on the vehicle. With a 7-inch rise in the shank you will have no problem with the exhaust heat.
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• Performance of Inno INH120 Tire Hold Bike Rack in Winter Weather
• We have not heard of any corrosion issues with the Inno # INH120 Tire Hold Bike Rack. Given its aluminum construction, corrosion really shouldn't be a problem. Inno tells me that they will warranty corrosion that's due to normal usage. If the rack has been submerged in seawater for a month, no. Under normal usage, yes. I've linked you to a product description video that shows the features of the bike rack. Unless you'll be using the rack every day, it's a good idea to remove the rack from...
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• Can Thule EasyFold Bike Rack Carry Magicycle 52v Step-Thru Ebike Without Battery
• So long as the battery is removed before use, then yes, your Magicycle 52v Step-Thru Ebikes can fit on the EasyFold bike rack, though you will need longer straps to accommodate the 4" fat tires. So here is exactly what you'd need: - Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # TH903202 - Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH985101 The EasyFold XT is a really smart choice for your Magicycle, as its design allows it to work with bikes that have fenders and a step-through...
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• How to Determine if 2012 Kia Sorento Has Factory Tow Package
• For a hitch, I'd recommend going with the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 75684 instead of the Curt hitch you mentioned. The Curt hitch warranty requirements state that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 must be used for non trailer loads like bike racks or cargo carriers. Unfortunately, the small spoiler atop the rear hatch of your Sorento can be damaged by the strap which is why I recommend a different hitch. The Draw-Tite model will fit all models of the 2012 Sorento, regardless...
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