Bike Rack to Carry 3 Bikes on a 2009 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Will the Surco Spare Tire 3 bike carrier fit my 2009 Rav4. If not do you recommend another product that will hold at least 3 bikes. Thank you!
asked by: Karen M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Unfortunately, we've heard from Surco that their spare tire rack, # BT300, does not fit the your 2009 Toyota RAV4. We also do not have a spare tire mount rack for 3 bikes that fits.
Your best bet to carry 3 bikes is to add a trailer hitch receiver and use a hitch mounted bike rack.
If you don't already have a hitch receiver I recommend the etrailler # e98864. I've linked an install video for you.
Then you can use a swinging bike rack like the SportRack Ridge # SR2415 to allow access to the rear of the RAV4. If you're not worried about accessing the rear hatch then a great inexpensive option for 3 bikes is the Swagman Trailhead # S63365.
I've linked videos of the two hitch mounted racks for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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SportRack Ridge Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- SportRack
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Surco Spare Tire 3-Bike Carrier
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Bike Lock
- Single Arm
- Standard
- Hanging Rack
- Surco Products
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