I e-mailed Gobi several weeks ago and they are working on a rack with a tire carrier and a ladder that may be put in the empty space left behind by the spare. Should be out in the next few weeks...Doesn't help with the Kayak thing but the ladder is a good idea for anyone with a rack! I have also seen a roller at the edge of a rack so yo can roll the kayak up for loading but it rests on pads once up on the rack.
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