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Was surfing the web today and ran across this:

Hitchgate? Solo - WilcoOffroad.comWilcoOffroad.com

Looks like it might work for some of you guys worried about losing bed space with a full-size spare. Kinda priceyes around $600. Won't lose tailgate functionality or towing.

Maybe there is something similar out there that is a little cheaper

There are plenty of aftermarket:wink: hitch-mount tire carriers, but you have to pull them out to use the tailgate.

 

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Looks like a stout product. Covers most license plates though, some states get butt-hurt about that.

I think they offer license plate relocation kits with it. They also have a heavier-duty one, but I think it's overkill for the Ridgeline.

 

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Looks like it would block the backup camera also

Yeah, that could be an issue if you need the camera.

In the future features thread, I mentioned wanting a front-mounted receiver hitch. I'd imagine a spare tire on the front of a G2 RL would "man it up" some..