Will the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack # TH963PRO Fit a 2011 Toyota RAV4

Question:

I noticed your answer to the following questions which has already been posted on your site: Will The Thule Replacement Mounting Plate, # 753-3532, Fit On A 2006 Toyota RAV4. I happen to have a 2011 RAV4 and was wondering which plate to use. The parts guide on the thule website shows the same mounting plate for all of the Spare Me bike carriers the 963, 963xt, and the 963xtr. Is there a difference? what part should I use? Thanks for your help.

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

The Thule Spare Me Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, went through 4 generations. The 963 was first. This original design excluded some vehicles because of the size of the spare tire or how it was mounted to the car. The issue was resolved with the new mounting plate, # 753-3532, in the 963XT. So from that point on, all the racks would get the new mounting plate. The TH963XTR was the newest generation and it has several upgrades but retains the same mounting plate and now we have the TH963PRO.

Thule states that the Spare Me 963XT and 963XTR and TH963PRO fit all OEM Tire and Wheel rear-mounted spare tire combinations currently available on the market. The only exception being those vehicles that have a spare tire mounted back up camera.

expert reply by: Michael H