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Can you keep the glass up and close the tire Carrier?
I would guess no. I'm sure there's a picture or video out there somewhere that shows it but my assumption is the tire carrier latches closed to the hatch, so without the hatch down the tire carrier would just be flopping around. Not to say you couldn't figure out a way to use a strap to keep it "closed" with the hatch open if you really wanted to drive around like that. I know there was also talk about the tire carrier possibly being removable so that could be an option as well.
 

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Just looked through the press release photos and found one that shows it. Looks like for now the tire carrier definitely secures closed to the hatch.
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I love the Split Tailgate design. It’s something I’ve always loved on the X5.
Same for my prior-gen XC90 - one reason why I've not replaced it.

Looks like cargo opening is offset to the left to provide flat surface for mounting spare tire carrier. (Honestly I'm starting to get annoyed by all the Traveler photos w/carrier, would like to see live photos with carrier completely, totally removed.)

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It would be a really nice feature if the spare tire carrier had the ability to be removed.
The scenario is when primary use is short distance commuter mode the spare tire carrier is removed, then when going offroad adventuring then add back.
The result is better EV range during short commute use, and then fully offroad capable when adventuring!
 

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Agree with ability to remove tire carrier especially for mostly local driving for parking etc, would make it so easy. Then for longer trips/off-roading it can be installed quickly.
 

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I would think the plan would be for the tire carrier to be removable or at least option it without one and just put the spare up where the Harvester would go on the full electric models. But that's just my best guess based on the picture of the key fob. Granted it's just a mock fob and can easily be changed between now and production so I could just be reading too much into it.

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Another thought I just had, although probably too mechanically complicated for Scout to try and implement, is what if the tire carrier was power open like the hatch? Hit the button on the fob and the tire carrier swings open and then lets the hatch pop open. It would just need force detection like most modern power hatches have so that if you hit it in an area where you don't have the space to fully swing open the carrier it would sense the obstruction and stop.
 

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I would think the plan would be for the tire carrier to be removable or at least option it without one and just put the spare up where the Harvester would go on the full electric models. But that's just my best guess based on the picture of the key fob. Granted it's just a mock fob and can easily be changed between now and production so I could just be reading too much into it.

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Another thought I just had, although probably too mechanically complicated for Scout to try and implement, is what if the tire carrier was power open like the hatch? Hit the button on the fob and the tire carrier swings open and then lets the hatch pop open. It would just need force detection like most modern power hatches have so that if you hit it in an area where you don't have the space to fully swing open the carrier it would sense the obstruction and stop.
A simplier solution would be that the with the button the tire carrier pops open and is pushed out of the way by the rear hatch. Some simple factory installed protection could be used for any touch points, however button closure could be complicated.
I think an option to remove the spare tire carrier would be great but again having it swing open/closed is also not too difficult to figure out.
 

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A simplier solution would be that the with the button the tire carrier pops open and is pushed out of the way by the rear hatch. Some simple factory installed protection could be used for any touch points, however button closure could be complicated.
I think an option to remove the spare tire carrier would be great but again having it swing open/closed is also not too difficult to figure out.
Yeah, don't want the tire carrier at all, Won't be able to access the rear cargo area in my garage without opening the garage door every time.
 

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We have a hitch mounted bike carrier (Saris Freedom 4) and I’m afraid it won’t fit with a full size tire on the back. Does anyone have experience with hitch racks and rear tires on Broncos and Wranglers?
 

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We have a hitch mounted bike carrier (Saris Freedom 4) and I’m afraid it won’t fit with a full size tire on the back. Does anyone have experience with hitch racks and rear tires on Broncos and Wranglers?
I don't personally have this but a lot of people tend to gravitate towards this as an option.

https://kuat.com/products/pivot-v2?variant=47404133056810

It acts as a hitch receiver extender and allows the bike carrier to pivot off to the side so you can swing open the tire carrier and access stuff in the back with bikes still on the rack.
 

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