Platform Style Bike Rack for Jeep Rubicon with Oversized Spare Tire

Question:

I am looking for a bike rack that will work with my 2019 Jeep Rubicon JL. The jeep comes standard with a large oversized rear mounted tire. All the hitch mounted platform racks I have looked at require an extension to the hitch. I dont want to have an extension permanently on the Jeep and also dont want to have to take it on and off every time I ride. I am looking for a rack that will work. Does the arm of this rack provide enough clearance for a large tire without adding an extension?

asked by: Thomas

Expert Reply:

The Rhino-Rack Dual Trekker 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4", 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Tilting # RRRBC048 has a distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the carrier of 12 inches when carrying bikes. The carrier will not be able to fold when not in use due to the spare tire.

When choosing a bike rack for your Jeep there is one key measurement you will want to consider and it is the distance from the center of your hitch pin hole to the outside edge of your spare. This measurement will determine the fit and if all the functions will be compatible on your 2019 Jeep Rubicon JL.

Another popular bike rack you may also want to consider are the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR200Z which will give you about the same clearance but it has a suitcase folding design that makes storage a little easier. This is a frame mounted rack versus a wheel mounted rack so it isn't quite as easy to load and unload bikes.

expert reply by: Jason S