Will the Apex Swing XT Fit with Spare Tire on a 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler

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Hello, Will the Thule Apex Swing bike rack allow me access to the swinging hatch on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler

asked by: Marjorie M

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The Thule Apex Swing XT # TH9027XT will allow you access to your rear hatch area provided that it can fit past the spare tire on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler. To determine if it is a fit simply take a measurement from the center of your hitch pin hole to the farthest part of your spare tire. As long as that is less than 7.3" then it will fit and work great!

If you don't already have a trailer hitch then the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT78MR is an excellent option for you!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The best 4-bike rack for rear trunk area access is the Thule Apex Swing XT part #TH9027XT as it allows you to fully swing the bikes out and away from the rear of the vehicle to allow you to open the rear hatch. I attached a picture of the rack…

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Answer 2

You can definitely use a hitch extender with the Thule Apex Swing XT, part #TH9027XT. The Apex Swing XT has 7-1/4" of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack. So, you only need about 7" more…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Thule Apex Swing XT 4 Bike Rack #TH9027XT opens toward the passenger side of the vehicle to allow full access to the rear of the vehicle interior. In terms of the clearance for the rack at your rear-mounted spare tire you can check this by…

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Answer 4

For your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited there's really only one style of bike rack that will give you access to the rear cargo area with bikes loaded and that's a swinging style bike rack like the Thule Apex Swing part #TH9027XT. Since…

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Answer 5

Using a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part #HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare…

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Answer 6

The Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swinging #TH9027XT typically fits most Jeeps with spare tires on the back, but you will need to take a measurement to verify. The distance from the hitch receiver pin hole to the…

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Answer 7

The Thule Apex Swing XT 4 Bike Rack #TH9027XT fits most Jeep Wrangler's with spare tires. The Apex is the updated version of the Vertex Swingaway. The distance between the center of the hitch pin hole and the closest part of the bike rack that…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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