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- David
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- 2013 Lexus RX450h, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
One other potential problem with the Bronco is the mounting of the spare tire. Same with a Jeep Wrangler. For a lot of bicycle/motorcycle hitch racks you will need a hitch extension to clear the spare tire. That extension increases the leverage on the hitch assembly and decreases the max tongue weight. I just bought an extension and it had a sticker that said do not exceed half the hitch tongue weight or 300lbs, whichever is less. So half the tongue weight on the Bronco is 175 lbs! I have a motorcycle hitch carrier that weighs 350lbs with carrier and motorcycle. Not a problem for bicycles but yes a problem for my motorcycle. Not a Bronco deal breaker, but could be I may have to remove the spare tire to safely carry my motorcycle and not use an extender. I might look into carrying the spare on the roof. Just a lot of speculation now, and will really figure it out once I get my Bronco.