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Yakima EXOSwing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier On 2023 Ram Promaster 3500 With Spare  

Updated 11/05/2024 | Published 11/04/2024

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Hello, I am interested in the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier. I have a 2023 Ram Promaster 3500 van. I have a spare tire mounted on the rear of the van. It protrudes from the rear bumper 12 inches and is 12 inches above the 2 hitch. I understand I can purchase a hitch extender. Will this setup work with my spare tire? Also, will my back up camera still work? Thank you.

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Hello Terri.

The Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches # Y34ZR is definitely an awesome system with so many interchangeable accessories that can be purchased. You will need to double check the clearance to see if this can me added with the spare tire mounted on the back. From the center of hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack is 4-1/2". You will need to double check that measurement and if it will clear the tire. If you do not have the clearance I recommend trying to move the spare tire carrier if you can to a different location as the EXO system cannot be used with any hitch extenders, or adapters.

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Terri K.

11/4/2024

Hello Kate, I cannot move the spare tire. It is incorporated into my ladder. Is there a swingout that does use an extender? I was hoping I could at least get bikes on the back of my van. Thank you.

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Kate F.

11/5/2024

@TerriK I do have a bike rack that is on a swing away. The RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # RKY10002. The closest part of this bike rack is 9-1/2" to the center of the hitch pin hole which would be the bottom portion of the rack, and with your tire being 12" above the bumper this rack will clear your ladder and tire without any issues. Another great option to consider would be the Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches # SAR36VR, this hitch extender and swing away adds a lot of space and can be used with Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # SA4412B-FB. This bike rack can handle 60 pounds per bike, and works with all different kinds of bikes as the frame mount maneuvers around nicely being able to grab different parts of the bike frames.

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