Will etrailer Hitch e98864 Fit 2006 Toyota RAV4 and Allow Bike Rack To Clear Spare
Question:
My tab has the spare tire on the back. Will I be able to use a bike rack in the hitch. Will it stick out far enough to clear the spare tire
asked by: Greg N
Expert Reply:
When we installed the Draw Tite hitch part # e98864 you referenced on a similar 2007 Toyota RAV4 we found that from the center of the hitch pin out to the furthest point out on the rear spare measured 7 inches. So basically, as long as your bike rack has at least 7 inches from the center of it's hitch pin to the back of the upright mast of the bike rack this will fit. We've found that 7 inches fits most bike racks pretty well.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info. This has 11 inches from the center of the hitch pin to the back of the mast so it would fit easily.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Kuat
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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