Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 1999 Toyota RAV4
Updated 09/09/2014 | Published 09/07/2014
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Looking for a 3 or 4 bike rack. steel. One that will fit over the spare tire. 2inch hitch. swivel down. lockable for bikes.
asked by: John H
Expert Reply:
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, but I think I have a hitch mounted bike rack that would work for you.
Check out the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. This is a steel bike rack that can tilt down and has a distance of 13-1/2 inches from the pin hole to the back of the rack. I attached a review video for you to check out.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
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