Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota Rav4 with Covered Spare Tire
Updated 06/19/2020 | Published 05/22/2014
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I need a bike rack for my car and the spare has a hard cover over it. Do you have a bick rack that will fit over the cover? If not do you have any other alternatives? I really do not want to remove the hard cover.
asked by: Tracy S
Expert Reply:
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 rack with other Rav4 owners with covered spares is the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack part # S64670. Check out the review video for this rack that shows it being demoed on a very similar RAV4 as yours.
Barbara U.
6/19/2020
HI. I am looking at a Jeep quadritec spare tire rack to use on my 2010 Rav4 sport I have only ONE bike and want to be able to open the rear door. I saw your comment on the weight affecting the hinge. thanks. Is it possible to open the back door with the hitch type rack? do you know if the Brand for Jeep will work on my RAV4?
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A. K.
6/14/2020
First, your videos and website have provided me with great information, thank you. I have a 2012 Toyota Rav4. I plan to get a draw tite 2" receiver #75235 and a wilco off road swing out hitchswing. Do you have a recommendation for a e-bike rack can handle the 71lb weight of e-bikes with fenders. I want it to be sturdy and secure as we often travel long distances.