Will the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack Fit a Toyota RAV4 With Spare Tire

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Hi! Can you tell me if the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 SH22G platform rack would fit a 2012 Toyota RAV4? The distance between the center of the hitch pin hole and the edge of the rear-mounted spare tire is 7”. Thanks!

asked by: Marie G

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Yes, the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack part # SH22G will work on a 2012 Toyota RAV4 with rear spare tire. It requires 11" when folded down and 7-1/2" when folded up so you will have room to spare in either direction.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Hello Chris, Welcome to etrailer! Thanks for writing in, I am glad you found us. It would actually be the opposite. The Thule Camber Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting #TH9056 measures 43-1/4" from the hitch pin…

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Answer 2

To determine if the Thule Apex #TH9024XT will fit your 1999 Toyota RAV4 you will have to take one important measurement. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole straight back to the distance required to clear the spare tire. If that distance is…

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Answer 3

I would recommend the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part #TH982XT, to use on both the womens and childs bikes. The adapter attaches to the bikes seat post and handlebar post creating a horizontal bar that would attach securely to the bike rack. By mounting…

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Answer 4

When we installed a hitch on a similar Rav4 as your 1999 Toyota RAV4 we found that the dimension from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the spare tire was 11 inches. You will want to verify this measurement on your vehicle,…

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Answer 5

I would go with the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack #TH9042PRO. This is compatible with 1 1/4" and 2" hitches and is extremely lightweight at only 19lbs. The weight capacity is 37.5lbs per bike which is perfect for your bikes. It comes with a…

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Answer 6

I recommend the Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum Part #TH9043PRO. With its lightweight aluminum construction, the installation is easy, and it will allow you to free up some weight for your activity…

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Answer 7

I'd say an inch would be a good safe amount of clearance if the bike rack is one of the more stable options out there, but if it's a rack that has a bit more movement to it the safer measurement might be more like 1-1/2 inch to 2 inch.…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Carrier, #S63400, will fit either a 2 inch trailer hitch or a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch. The unique shank design has a 2 inch shank on one side and a 1-1/4 inch on the other. All you do is flip it around to the size you…

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Answer 9

The guy you talked to is completely incorrect. I am not sure where he came up with that but the only time you have to reduce the capacity of a hitch is when you use a hitch extender. The EcoHitch part #306-X7332 when used with a bike rack like the…

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Answer 10

I went ahead and spoke to my contact at Thule, and while you can technically use a hitch extender like the Roadmaster #RM-071-75, this will void the warranty if a problem were to occur with your Thule Apex XT 4 #TH9025XT. Although, the Roadmaster…

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Answer 11

To determine if the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack, #HLY84FR will clear the spare tire on your Toyota RAV4, we will want to take one important measurement, the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch to the rear…

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Answer 12

You will need to measure the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the distance required to clear the rear of the vehicle. If that distance is less than 8 inches then the Apex swinging rack #TH9027XT will fit. The spare tire under the…

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Will the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack Fit a Toyota RAV4 With Spare Tire

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