Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Toyota RAV4

Question:

I have a 2007 Toyota RAV4 with the spare tire on the back. Would a Curt Class 3 Round Tube Hitch work with a Swagman XTC or XC bike rack? Would I be able to put both bikes on at the same time because of the spare?

asked by: Lance

Expert Reply:

The Class III hitch we offer for your 2007 Toyota Rav4 is the part # C13149.

The models of the Rav4 that have the spare tire mounted at the rear of them don't actually stick out that much further than the rear of the bumper. Typically from the center of the hitch pin out to the furthest point out on the rear of the spare is 5-1/2 inches.

The distance from the hitch pin hole of the Swagman XTC2 part # S64670 to the first wheel hoop is 8 inches. This would be more than enough clearance.

I attached a review video for this bike rack that shows it being installed and demoed on a RAV4 like yours that has a spare mounted to the rear of it for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C