Can the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier be Used on the Back of an SUV

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Can I put this hitch on my SUV?

asked by: Alain D

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you can use the Roadmaster hitch mounted spare tire carrier # RM-195225 on your SUV provided that your SUV has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver opening. I have included a link to a video review of this carrier for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

We do offer a hitch-mounted spare tire carrier you may be interested in. I recommend the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier, part #RM-195225. This carrier mounts in a 2 inch receiver opening. It also has a pivoting feature that will allow…

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Answer 2

We do have one spare tire carrier you might be interested in. I recommend the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #RM-195225. This carrier fits in the 2-inch receiver at the back of your truck and can carry your spare so you can have full…

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Answer 3

We don't carry a bumper mounted spare tire carrier capable of the weight of a Class C Motorhome spare tire, however, we do have a hitch mounted option. The Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening #RM-195225 is an…

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Answer 4

The Thule Sidekick #TH78GC has a minimum bar spread of 23 5/8" and a maximum bar spread of 28". The mounting width is 14 3/8" .The Front Clearance is 36" and the Front Clearance Max Bar Spread 26". If you're not fully…

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Answer 5

The Yakima DeepSpace part #Y65RR that you referenced has a crossbar spread range that it fits of 32-46 inches and is overall 23 inches wide. Looking at your roof rack setup this would easily fit from a spread standpoint due to your bars being…

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Answer 6

The Yakima Skybox 21, part #Y07337 will fit crossbar spreads ranging from 24-42 inches so it should fit just fine on your crossbars. The 57 inch figure you heard was the distance used to determine if the box will prevent a liftgate-type rear door…

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Answer 7

Measuring from center to center is the right way to measure crossbar spread. Double check your measurement one more time to make sure it is under 34-3/8 inches. If it is, then you are good to grab the Thule Pulse Cargo Box #TH615. If for some reason…

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Answer 8

Thank you for pointing out that discrepancy. The Yakima SkyBox NX 16, part #Y95AV, does have a crossbar spread of 24" - 36". I will have this updated immediately. As for your crossbars, the distance used is the center to center. As such,…

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Answer 9

I recommend using the Adco Ultra Tyre Gard RV Tire Covers #290-3970 to protect the 245/75-22.5" spare tire on your motorhome. This is designed to be used as a storage cover but the strap at the bottom of the cover will ensure it stays in place…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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