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Old 10-17-2021, 07:24 AM   #1
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Need Help With Bike Mounting

Does anyone know of a rear accessory hitch mounted bike rack or cargo rack that will clear the spare tire? We will use it for two bikes. Our Kuat bike rack does not extend far enough. We're about 4" short. Alternately, do you have any recommendations for a 2" receiver extension? We are concerned about too much extension (stability). Thank You!
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https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Adapt...rt/C45791.html

I would use (2) of these to prevent wobble…


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VWL3R3M...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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Another option is taking the spare tire and mount off the bumper.
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Another option is taking the spare tire and mount off the bumper.
Yes. Thank you. We do not want it under the trailer or in the bed of the truck. We like it on the bumper.
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Yes. Thank you. We do not want it under the trailer or in the bed of the truck. We like it on the bumper.
There is a limit to how much static and, more importantly, dynamic weight you can add to the bumper. Check your owner's manual.
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Yes. Only the factory spare will be on the bumper. The bikes and rack are in the 2" accessory receiver. I just need to figure out how to clear the spare.
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Yes. Only the factory spare will be on the bumper. The bikes and rack are in the 2" accessory receiver. I just need to figure out how to clear the spare.
See my previous post…
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Yes. Only the factory spare will be on the bumper. The bikes and rack are in the 2" accessory receiver. I just need to figure out how to clear the spare.
The "factory" spare mount on the rear bumper is actually most likely dealer installed. Most chassis fabricators recommend no more than 200 lbs TOTAL of weight hanging off the rear of an RV. That said, I have moved the spare tire under the unit ahead of the forward axle on my last two tts. The secret is adding something to reinforce the welded mount between the lightweight 4 inch box and the frame. This works: https://www.amazon.com/Mount-n-Lock-...084ZTHPTK?th=1
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