Bike Racks that connects to the spare tire

[Nantucket Raptor]

Has anyone installed a bike rack on to the spare tire like the Yakima SpareRide model does? It would require moving the rear camera on to the bike rack itself. If so, please share how you accomplished that and if you had the same style rack.

 

[TurboS]

Has anyone installed a bike rack on to the spare tire like the Yakima SpareRide model does? It would require moving the rear camera on to the bike rack itself. If so, please share how you accomplished that and if you had the same style rack.

Welcome to BroncoRaptor.com! Hopefully someone on this site may offer some insight on a solution. My initial thought was concerning the extra weight on the tailgate, not sure if it's a big concern since we haven't seen any published weight limit, just something to keep in mind and monitor.

 

[JohnGalt]

Has anyone installed a bike rack on to the spare tire like the Yakima SpareRide model does? It would require moving the rear camera on to the bike rack itself. If so, please share how you accomplished that and if you had the same style rack.

Ive done a lot of looking at bike racks for my Raptor and haven’t seen any Bronco using a Spareride. Not saying it can’t be done, but its not common.

Weight on tailgate is significant concern, but if you’re not wheeling and not swinging the tailgate with the bike(s) in place it may be okay. Or it may not. There is no guidance on tailgate or spare tire mount static or dynamic load limits.

The other concern is the effort and cost required to relocate the camera will probably be significant. i was thinking you might be able to see camera relo examples from folks who’ve done spare deletes, but I think the camera typically goes into the tire mount cover, so that probably won’t help.

I’m running a Küat NV 2.0 rack and a Pivot 2.0 Swingaway Extension to extend the rack past the spare tire and allow the tailgate to be fully opened with the bikes still on the rack. It can also be used as a hitch extension for other uses. No need to make Mods, can handle the weight of two pedal assist MTBs and it’s easily removable, but probably costs a bit more than the Sparerider and a camera relocation solution.

good luck

 

[stdevore]

Can you post a pic of your bike rack? I’m looking at the Kuat NV

 

[JohnGalt]

I posted pics a long time ago here….

Anyone using a bike rack w/ their Raptor?

I think the issue is the pivot point on the swing bar actually, regardless of which bike rack. Kuat does offer it in either a passenger or driver orientation. If I'm missing something please elaborate. I think we are just not quite on the same wavelength... No biggie. From the pictures...

www.bronco6g.com

 

[Motorpig]

Here is a cool one for 1-Up racks. It is made by Rack Adapters(saw it on Etsy) and attaches to the spare tire and retains rear view camera. Then add the 1-Up rack. The adapter can stay on the wheel when rack is removed. But…….gotta use a wrench, not that big if a deal! Just an option.

 

[JohnGalt]

Glad to see someone’s made one, but better make sure they have Bronco Raptor version. The one on that Bronco won’t bolt onto the Raptor.

Maybe they could make a Bronco bolt pattern on the bracket work with a wheel adaptor, but it would put even more leverage on the spare tire mount.

I run with a lot of Broncos so I carry a wheel adaptor and lugs for emergencies. Sometimes one spare isn’t enough. Learned the hard way

 

[Motorpig]

Well crap! Didn’t even think about that. Duh! I did find a crazy one from Ruc Rak. Uses the tire and the hitch for support. A bit much for just bikes tho, lol!