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Re: Spare tire?
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Hi Larry. I was thinking if a angle iron ladderwork hinged at the front, Access to the winch through a hole in the back bumper. A crank handle 3/8 " drive or drill motor to raise and lower it. Remote hose to check tire pressure. Vinyl cover to keep the spare clean. Maybe 1/4" plywood to protect it from rocks, although my pick up tire seem to survive well. Theft, while always a problem, would be minimal. I don't think most people would expect a tire under there. The 2001 I have has a reinforced bar between the skids, to strengthen up the receiver. A bit of a complication. Sure would like to get the spare out of that compartment! RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Spare tire?
Reply #51 –
This company makes one but says it is not intended for motorhomes.  But should give you some ideas.
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I need to look under my '04 MB to see what would work.  I like the crank down system.  Keep us posted on your progress please.
2004 26.5 MB
Enjoying retirement traveling, Rzr riding, photography, and of course the 2 grand girls!
 
Re: Spare tire?
Reply #52 –
For LDs that have the spare stored inside instead of mounted out back in the cover, I understand that is for structural reasons as determined by the factory.  It seems that constructing a custom bracket to support the spare with the bumper (instead of the coach rear wall) would be a worthwhile effort.  The weight of spare could be completely borne by the bumper assembly (which is stout enough to tow a trailer with) and the cover fit could be accommodated by slotting the bottom of the cover as needed to clear the brackets.  Not as seamless and elegant as the rear wall mounting method, but at least the majority of the cosmetic issues are already addressed.  Seems that would be no harder than finding room underneath, and constructing appropriate brackets for a hoist, making hoist handle access holes, etc. 

The whole underside hoist affair on my Suburban is subject to road grime and rust, (for the mechanism and the spare) and the locking mechanism to prevent unintended deployment is quite temperamental.  Up high and under cover is by far better for access and longevity. 

Chip
2000 Front Lounge