Does anyone use this rack on Rav4 (with a spare tire at the back door)?
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You should have plenty of room.use mine on Ford f150 of which I can lay tailgate down with rack on, center bar up (with one bike on in rear most position. You may not be able to open door with bikes on but should have plenty room. Great rack though! Very solid.
163610
I don't think that would work since it sits up high. The door could not be opened.
1297281
We have an '08 Rav4 and we attach this Hollywood rack, with spare and cover mounted, with no problems. We are hauling Electra Townies and this was the only style rack that works because of the unusual frame configuration. Hanging racks just don't cut it with our bikes. Great bike rack. Heavy, sturdy and easy to use.
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Mine is great! As long as you have a rear tire then you have the three necessary bolts to secure the rack. It does great at high speeds (70mph +). I would STRONGLY recommend getting it put on by a bike shop. It isn't difficult, but if your car is older they might need a torque wrench for good measure. STRONGLY recommend. Good luck to you!
1436359
Possibly. I have this rack myself. The bike would be tilted extremely high on the rear tire side and the weight distribution might compromise how sturdy the bike would stay whole driving.
1288575
This is a remarkably stable and well built rack for the price (it would be a bargain at twice the price, in fact.) It would work fine in the back of a van so long as you did something to keep it from sliding around. It is intended to hold standard (i.e., 700 mm, 26 inch and 29 inch wheels.) You would need to see if your 20 inch wheels fit in a standard tire rack. If they do, then by all means get this rack.
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Dear George, I just fit mine yesterday on a Prado. It fits, but the space between the tire and the glass of the backdoor is limited, so the metal touches the glass. I put some old inner tube around it and it worked, but i am a bit worried about cracking the glass. So for your RAV4, check how much space you have between the glass and the wheel.Hugo
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I would think so. I use mine on the back of my Audi A-4 car and it works well. I chose this one because it allows me to still open my trunk without taking the bike or rack off and requires no straps to be tied over the trunk.
1023623
I have not tried, however, the locking arm adjusts very low for a small wheel and the tire tray rotates. So yes, it should. Also, when I purchased this rack in December, I remember seeing a video review on YouTube where it was demonstrated.
1673449
I have one of these racks and love it. I have it on my Yukon. I don't think there is enough room for a tire.
1580462
Yes. It works very well. I used this rack on my '9er with Axiom bags, and now have it on my TerraTrike (modified for 26" wheel and seat-back) using the same bags. It's a very sturdy rack. Thanks for asking. This is a good price plus it's a Prime item. I may order another.
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I have a Jeep with oversize tires and it comes out far enough that the tailgate still opens. I have a hitch mount bike rack that lives on my jeep and i do have to let it down to open the tailgate but the hitch for me has worked great.
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This does not fit Jeep Wrangler with the spare tire. Even if you sacrifice the use of the back door, spare tire is too high that you can bolt in both 3/8" x 3 to hold it up. This is great for SUVs with verticle hatchbacks but not for Jeep Wrangler type of back doors and spare tires.
2015957
I don't think there is enough room between the bar and the tire but that might depend on the rack size and seat post length.
883015
It works on my Tacoma with room to spare. It is adjustable for tire width and step height, I'm pretty sure it will work on your Rav 4.
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David,I have a camper van with the spare wheel mounted on the back door. That was the reason I got the extension. It works great with mybicycle rack. It extends beyond the wheel/tire and I use it when I go camping and want to take my mountain bike.
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I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4 with the rear spare tire (235/65-17), and a Hidden Hitch, frame mounted receiver and this bike ball mount rack works perfectly behind the spare. It bolts directly to the trailer ball mount which is removable. I don't think it will work with a bumper mounted trailer ball and a rear spare.
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Yes, mine is on a Honda CRV which has the wheel attached to the door. Door opens fine, but I suspect it is going to be a little more trouble when I have to change a tire.