Bike Rack to Fit Around Spare Tire on Motorhome

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Do you happen to have a bike rack for a motorhome that carries only one bike and fits over the spare tire such as your two-bike rack? Thanks

asked by: Marie M

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Expert Reply:

Although we don't have a single bike rack that's designed to fit around the spare tire on a RV/motorhome, the Swagman # S80501 Around the Spare Mighty Rack would work well for you, assuming that your RV/motorhome has a continuously welded steel bumper (not an aluminum or spot welded steel bumper.)

expert reply by: Mike L

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