Determining if Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195125 Will Interfere with Rear Bumper

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Does this require a receiver extension? Has anyone had trouble with Law Enforcement and obscured plates?

asked by: David J

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From the center of the hitch pin hole on the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195125 to the back of the vertical locking latch there is a distance of right at 8 inches (see attached image).

What you can do on your vehicle is take a measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch receiver out to the outermost edge of the rear bumper. As long as this dimension is less than 8 inches the Spare Tire Carrier will work perfectly and there won't be any need for an extension piece.

We have not had any customer feedback regarding problems with it obscuring the rear license plate. With that being said this type of carrier is normally used on small RVs or passenger vans where the license plate is typically located off-center, usually on the left side. If you have a standard passenger vehicle you may need to re-locate the plate so that it's visible when the carrier is installed.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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 2

The Thor Motorhomes have a big tire and the only hitch mounted spare tire carrier we have for it is the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening item #RM-195225. This carrier holds 16" to 24-1/2" spares with…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier #RM-195125 can pivot to the left or right depending on what kind off clearance you have. We only show to the left in the video because there is a ladder on the right side, but if you check out the attached photo…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Roadmaster spare carrier part #RM-195125 that you referenced will work in the hitch of a 2020 Ford E-450 Class C motorhome.

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

We don't carry a bumper mounted spare tire carrier capable of the weight of a Class C Motorhome spare tire, however, we do have a hitch mounted option. The Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening #RM-195225 is an…

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Answer 7

Yep, you're 100 percent on the money, Al. The 200 lb tongue weight capacity is only for what is put in the receiver and does NOT count the weight of the spare tire and the carrier itself for the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier #RM-195125.

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Answer 8

I don't have vehicle specific information that would allow me to definitively say that the carrier would allow the rear hatch to open fully, but I can certainly help you figure it out. To determine if you'll have clearance, you'll need to…

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Answer 9

The Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier part #RM-195125 can be used with a bike rack with swing-away adapter but each of the adapters are going to limit/reduce weight capacity. The Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier in particular will reduce the tongue weight…

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Answer 10

I am happy to help you troubleshoot your braking issue. Since the trailer brakes on the trailer work properly when hooked up to another truck then your most likely experiencing a wiring issue or defective brake controller on the truck side. Most of…

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