Recommendation For Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack on 2007 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Which is the strongest rack, the Thule963XTR or the Hollywood HRSR2 ?
asked by: Bob D
Expert Reply:
For your 2007 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount With Integrated Cable Lock # TH963PRO, as the Hollywood Racks SR2 2 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount #HRSR2 will not fit your vehicle. I have linked to an instruction guide for the proper installation of this item as well as a review video.
If your vehicle has a tire-mounted back-up camera, the Thule Bike Carrier will not fit.
While we do not have an installation video for the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier for your vehicle, we do have a video showing this product being installed on a 2009 Toyota RAV4 and I have included a link to it.
In reference to the strength of the respective racks, both are designed to hold 2 bikes with a total weight of 75 lbs.
If you intend to carry womens or childrens bikes that do not come equipped with a horizontal bar, I recommend the Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT. It provides level transportation of these types of bikes and gives more ground clearance and I am providing a link to a review video on this product.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Dual Arm
- Folding
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
- Thule
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