OUTBACK ACCESSORIES OVER BUMPER WHEEL CARRIER FOR D4

I've recently purchased a used D4 that came with an Outback Accessories RWC.

Its a very sturdy and effective RWC, but my previous D3 had the spare underneath and I'm finding that having the wheel mounted on the back for day-to-day use is somewhat restrictive.

- Opening the tailgate is not as quick
- The parking sensors are not reliable making parking less certain.

Is the OA RWC removable in such a way as it can be fairly quickly re-installed for trips and so on, but removed to make day-to-day operation around town easier?

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Yep pop the metal cap off you can see on the end of the arm under the tail lights , undo and remove the crown nut and lift the carrier off. You will see the stub shaft should remain . Just be wary of the bearing that sits under the crown nut.

I don't have that brand but same concept.

Cheers Ean

Does anybody lock the handle in place for corrugated roads? I see a slot for an R clip or similar but mine didn't come with one.

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Originally Posted by Russrobe

Does anybody lock the handle in place for corrugated roads? I see a slot for an R clip or similar but mine didn't come with one.

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I've never locked the handle on mine, and it has never come undone on any type of road surfaces. ;)

Have forgotten to close the handle properly a couple of times though - the strut will hold the wheel in place .................................................. ...... until you go round a corner. :o