Will Spare Tire Mounted on Rear of RV Interfere w/ Swagman Bumper Mounted RV Bike Rack # S80600

Question:

I have just purchased an RV with a spare tire mounted on the rear bumper. In an earlier post you list this rack as one that will work with a bumper mounted spare. However, none of the pictures show a spare tire, and the space looks like might be too small. Please confirm that this rack will work with a tire in place.

asked by: Wishart B

Expert Reply:

The Swagman 4-Bike RV Bumper Mounted Bike Rack, part # S80600 is intended for 4 inch square continuously-welded steel bumpers. The first bike would sit 4-3/4 inches rearward of the bumper. If the distance from the rear of the bumper to the furthest rearward point of the spare tire is less than 4-3/4 inches, the spare tire will not interfere with loading 4 bikes on the rack.

expert reply by: Mike L