Thule Spare Me Rack on 2010 Rav4 with Back Up Camera
Question:
I see that I cannot use a Thule Spare Me 2 bike carrier if I have a backup camera on my 2010 Rav4. Why? What are the alternatives? I can live without the camera for a short term. Thanks!
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
I spoke with the folks at Thule regarding the spare tire bike carrier you mentioned. They said the # TH963PRO would actually fit your vehicle, although installing the mounting plate would require the removal of the back-up camera, which you may find too inconvenient to deal with.
Another option you may consider would be a hitch, like Curt Class lll, part # 13509 along with a hitch mounted bike carrier.
If full access through the cargo door is not important I would recommend either the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier, part # S63360, or the 4 bike option, part # S63380. They feature a tilt-away design that would allow limited access through the cargo door.
If having full access through the cargo door while the rack is installed is important to you I would recommend the Yakima FullSwing rack, part # Y02465. This rack also features sliding anti-sway cradles that provide more stability.
I have linked you to a video explaining the installation of the # TH963PRO, and also product review
videos for the tilting bike racks.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 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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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 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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Yakima FullSwing Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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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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