Motorhome
Swagman includes Around the Spare in its current RV-approved collection, which covers motorhomes, but the RV must have the exact continuously welded bumper geometry required by the rack.
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Swagman Around the Spare: RV compatibility
RV-approved two-bike bumper-mounted rack designed to fit around most rear spare tires on a continuously welded steel bumper.
Source checked 2026-09-14Independent summary
Manufacturer guidance by RV use
Fifth wheel
Swagman includes Around the Spare in its current RV-approved collection, which covers fifth wheels, subject to the required bumper construction and spare-tire clearance.
Travel trailer
Swagman includes Around the Spare in its current RV-approved collection, which covers travel trailers, subject to the required bumper construction and spare-tire clearance.
Flat-towed vehicle
This product is designed around an RV bumper/spare-tire setup; the verified sources do not establish use on a flat-towed vehicle.
Published limits we verified
Bike limit30 lb per bike
Bike capacity2
Mount typeRV bumper mount around spare tire
Bumper4–4.5" continuously welded steel bumper
Conditions that can change the answer
- Maximum 30 lb per bike.
- Requires a 4–4.5" continuously welded steel bumper.
- Do not use on an aluminum or spot-welded bumper.
- Confirm the rack clears the actual spare tire and does not interfere with other rear-mounted equipment.
Do not treat this as a safety certification. Your regional product version, vehicle, receiver, rack configuration, bike weights and current manufacturer instructions must all be within their own limits.
Manufacturer evidence
We manually normalize factual compatibility information from manufacturer sources. We do not reproduce product photography or substantial marketing copy.
Evidence market: U.S./North American manufacturer source/model variant unless otherwise stated. Regional instructions can differ.
Product source: Swagman — Around the Spare
Manufacturer instructions: open supporting guidance
Last checked: 2026-09-14