Solution for Knob on Thule Spare Me That Just Spins and Doesn't Remove Bike Rack  

The Thule Spare Me Bike rack part #TH963PRO and the Yakima Spare Tire part #Y02599 both do come with locks to secure the rack to your spare tire and cable locks to secure the bikes to the carrier. The biggest difference between the two and is only an…

What you have here are different generations of the same bike carrier, in this case the Thule Spare Me. The newest version is going to be the Pro, #TH963PRO. The previous generation was the XTR and it is no longer being made. So by all accounts the…

We do carry the Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH500XT clamp knob with part #852-3170001 but we do not carry the bolt and Thule doesn't list it under their spare parts product lookup so you'll have to reach out to…

Thank you for the photos to help find the exact part you need! Looks like you are in need of the Replacement Rack Clamp Knob for Thule Xsporter Pro Ladder Rack #852-3170001 and a Replacement Base Assembly Cap for Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height…

That piece is only available as a part of the base assembly according to my contact at Thule. The base will be location specific. We have the Replacement Base Assembly for Thule Xporter Pro Ladder Rack - Right Front or Left Rear Assembly…

I went ahead and brought the issue to my contact at Thule, and he said to either use WD-40 to spray on the available threading and use a pair of pliers to grab onto the T-Bolt while you try to rotate the knob. This will allow you to have extra…

If the key works just fine in other matching locks but you are having trouble with just one, then it sounds like you need to remove and replace it. You can try doing this by getting a key extraction tool (some home improvement stores may have this),…

The lock of the knob on the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack #TH963PRO is designed to either allow you to actually loosen it (unlocked), or it will just spin freely (locked). What you described as locked down is actually unlocked. With it in the position…

If the knob of the Thule Spare Me part #TH963PRO will spin without tightening or loosening that means the lock mechanism is engaged and it needs to be unlock so that the knob engages the threads and will loosen. Try different key positions on the…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…