Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2003 Toyota RAV4 Video

All trunk-mounted bike racks, including the Yakima Full Back 2 Bike #Y02634, prevent access to the trunk when installed on a vehicle. This is mainly due to the fact that vehicle trunk/hatch supports are not made heavy duty enough to withstand the…

The Hollywood Racks part #HR1450Z is incredibly stable. While it may not look as sleek as some of the more expensive racks it actually performs better in terms of stability than nearly all of them. Actually the rack doesn't move at all so…

I went out o the warehouse to measure the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2, #HR1450Z. From the end of the shank to the nearest part of the elongated pin hole it measures 1-3/8 inches. From the end to the center of the hole it is 2-3/4 inches. And from…

In order to transport three bikes on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 I suggest a hitch-mount type carrier rather than a spare-tire-mount type such as the Thule #TH963PRO. that you referenced. Hitch mount racks will use the strongest part of the vehicle - its…

For your 2021 Toyota RAV4 the trailer hitch I recommend for carrying a bike rack is the Draw Tite part #DT82QR as it's mostly hidden, has great towing capacities, and installs easily. This is a 2 inch hitch which is the size most bike racks are…

The Curt hitch #C13524 that you have referenced is a good choice. It has more than enough capacity to safely tow the boat and trailer. However, before doing any towing you will want to consult the vehicle owners manual to determine what the vehicles…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13524 will not affect your ability to open or close the rear door on your 2003 Toyota RAV4. The receiver tube sits below the rear door so you will be able to still access your rear cargo. The T-One Vehicle Wiring…

The Curt trailer hitch part #C13406 is what I recommend for a mostly hidden trailer hitch that fits your 2017 Toyota RAV4. Only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper, so you get a mostly concealed look like you are looking for. I attached an…

The Curt hitch part #C13406 and EcoHitch part #306-X7219 are both a confirmed fit for your 2018 Toyota RAV4 and will provide a trailer hitch that has a concealed crosstube making it less visible than most hitches overall. The key differences are that…

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

The Thule Spare Me Bike rack part #TH963PRO and the Yakima Spare Tire part #Y02599 both do come with locks to secure the rack to your spare tire and cable locks to secure the bikes to the carrier. The biggest difference between the two and is only an…

Since your spare tire is covered the best option you would have for a bike rack for your 2012 Toyota RAV4 would be a hitch mounted rack. As long as you have a hitch like the Curt Hitch part #C13149 this would be a great option. A very popular bike…