A swingable accessory mount assembly includes a receiver mount configured for mounting to a hitch receiver of a vehicle. A first end of a first arm is attached to the receiver mount. The first arm extends laterally from the receiver mount to the second end. A first end of a second arm is pivotally attached to or near the second end of the first arm. The second arm is movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the first arm. A hitch adapter is attached to or near a second end of the second arm. When in the closed position, the hitch adapter is located on an opposite lateral side of the receiver mount from the second end of the first arm. A support member, such as a wear block, is located between the first arm and the second arm in the closed position.

A swingable accessory mount assembly includes a receiver mount configured for mounting to a hitch receiver of a vehicle. A first end of a first arm is attached to the receiver mount. The first arm extends laterally from the receiver mount to the second end. A first end of a second arm is pivotally attached to or near the second end of the first arm. The second arm is movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the first arm. A hitch adapter is attached to or near a second end of the second arm. When in the closed position, the hitch adapter is located on an opposite lateral side of the receiver mount from the second end of the first arm. A support member, such as a wear block, is located between the first arm and the second arm in the closed position.

An off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus allows a spare tire to be attached to a top surface and a fuel container or other container (e.g., water, tool, suitcase, etc.) to be stored on a bottom surface of the off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus attaches directly to integral structural components of the off-road vehicle (e.g., ATV, UTV, OHV, etc.) does not interfere with items (e.g., tool box, suitcase, etc.) stored in integral storage space on the off-road vehicle. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus is dynamically lifted in an up and down direction to allow easy access to the fuel container and/or the items stored in the integral storage space of the off-road vehicle.

An off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus allows a spare tire to be attached to a top surface and a fuel container or other container (e.g., water, tool, suitcase, etc.) to be stored on a bottom surface of the off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus attaches directly to integral structural components of the off-road vehicle (e.g., ATV, UTV, OHV, etc.) does not interfere with items (e.g., tool box, suitcase, etc.) stored in integral storage space on the off-road vehicle. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus is dynamically lifted in an up and down direction to allow easy access to the fuel container and/or the items stored in the integral storage space of the off-road vehicle.

An off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus allows a spare tire to be attached to a top surface and a fuel container or other container (e.g., water, tool, suitcase, etc.) to be stored on a bottom surface of the off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus attaches directly to integral structural components of the off-road vehicle (e.g., ATV, UTV, OHV, etc.) does not interfere with items (e.g., tool box, suitcase, etc.) stored in integral storage space on the off-road vehicle. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus is dynamically lifted in an up and down direction to allow easy access to the fuel container and/or the items stored in the integral storage space of the off-road vehicle.

An off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus allows a spare tire to be attached to a top surface and a fuel container or other container (e.g., water, tool, suitcase, etc.) to be stored on a bottom surface of the off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus attaches directly to integral structural components of the off-road vehicle (e.g., ATV, UTV, OHV, etc.) does not interfere with items (e.g., tool box, suitcase, etc.) stored in integral storage space on the off-road vehicle. The off-road vehicle utility rack apparatus is dynamically lifted in an up and down direction to allow easy access to the fuel container and/or the items stored in the integral storage space of the off-road vehicle.

A spare tire mount for the rear of a motor vehicle has a first outer support frame with a second, inner support frame nested inside and releasably connected to the first frame. Both frames extend laterally across the back of the vehicle and extend upward at an angle. Both frames rotate about a vertical joint at the rear bumper so the frames rotate toward and away from the vehicle. The second frame holds the spare tire and rotates about a horizontal axis. A wire rope winds around a reel on the first frame with the rope connected to the second frame to raise and lower the second frame and tire as they rotate about the first horizontal axis—toward and away from the first frame and ground. The reel is rotated by a worm screw and worm wheel.

A spare tire mount for the rear of a motor vehicle has a first outer support frame with a second, inner support frame nested inside and releasably connected to the first frame. Both frames extend laterally across the back of the vehicle and extend upward at an angle. Both frames rotate about a vertical joint at the rear bumper so the frames rotate toward and away from the vehicle. The second frame holds the spare tire and rotates about a horizontal axis. A wire rope winds around a reel on the first frame with the rope connected to the second frame to raise and lower the second frame and tire as they rotate about the first horizontal axis—toward and away from the first frame and ground. The reel is rotated by a worm screw and worm wheel.

An apparatus includes, among other things, a spare tire cover comprising an attaching ring configured to surround an outer circumference of a tire and a center panel that is attached to the attaching ring. At least one exciter is mounted to the center panel. A method includes, among other things, molding at least one temperature sensor to a center panel, mounting the center panel to enclose one open side of an attaching ring to form a spare tire cover, and mounting at least one exciter to the center panel to selectively generate a desired sound.

A modular accessory attachment system for a tire carrier, a bike rack, container, or other structure that can be selectively attached to either a bedslide, cargo box bed, or tailgate hitch, is provided. The modular accessory attachment system may include a plurality of receivers disposed through the deck of the bedslide. Correspondingly sized posts may be extend from the tire carrier, bike rack, other racks, or accessories, and be disposed into the receivers. Pins, detents, or other like attachment means may be employed to secure the posts to the receivers.