Customer Reviews:
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 PRODUCT NOT TESTED!!! August 17, 2010
EAA (Hayward, CA)
I got excited when i received this product so I immediately installed the mounting plate at the back of my 2002 RAV4 on the eve of our biking activity. The mounting plate installation took more or less 20 mins since I don't have an assistant in putting back the spare tire. On the day of our trip, I tried to connect the main rack into the mounting piece. To my surprise/horror, the mounting piece connected to the spare tire end doesn't fit to the main rack. The size is bit bigger and cannot go to the hole on the main rack without exerting to much force on it. After several attempts on pushing the main rack, it went through a bit. In this case, i tried to detached it again because not doing so will be hard for me to eventually separate the two items when I finally assemble the rack. I did this for couple of times until the main rack went into the middle of the mounting piece's lenght. This is the only time I decided to place the 2 bikes and secure everything. When I put the secure lock on the main rack, i noticed that the main rack is pushing backward until you properly secure it through the rotating bolt. I thought then that I will be having hard time later on to remove the two pieces again. True enough, it takes an eternity to separate the main rack to the mounting piece. During this time, I wondered how this A..HOLES from the manufacturing company tested their product before sending it for packaging. Based on the past reviews, installation should be easy as ABC.
 Surco BT300 Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack August 14, 2010
M. Hatfield (Kansas City)
I purchased this rack for a trip to the Smokey Mountains. I was able to install it with ease. It is solid! No jiggle; no wiggle. We drove at highway speeds, through the mountains, and negotiated 14 gas stations all while it was back there doing its job. Besides it being solid, it is also very nice that it does not hinder me as I get in and out of the back of the car. For that reason alone, it is better than a hitch rack. 5 stars!
 Didn't work for me August 10, 2010
Barb
The bike rack looks great, however it did not work on my 2006 Rav4. I read a number of reviews before I purchased, and it looked promising. However, the holes in the mounting plate were not close to the bolts on my spare. I needed to return it...and leave my bikes at home.
won't fit ANY spare August 8, 2010
big spare tire
This carrier will NOT fit any spare as delivered. I have a 2008 wrangler with upgraded 12 inch tires and the coupler on the backing plate is about 2 inches short for a 12 inch tire. However, I called the company and explained the problem and they custom made me an extension piece at no charge. So for all of you with small SUV's and sissy tires, this bike carrier will fit perfectly, for those of us with off-road tires, just call the company and get the extender.
Very Satisfied August 4, 2010
Poppy
I saw a competitor's(well known trailer hitch company) spare tire mount bike rack and was unable to find it. The Surco works great on our CR-V. Easy to install, fastens securely to the spare tire wheel, and holds the bikes solidly. Much cheaper than getting a trailer hitch installed for hauling bikes. No contact with the vehicle paint because there are no hooks and straps. Perfect!
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