Spare tire cover September 04, 2024, 03:41:57 pm Hey everybody,I was just wondering what if anything do y’all store under the spare tire cover. I think I’ve read that the hinge is fairly weak, so I’m just wondering what can be put in there.Thanks, Cal
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #1 – September 04, 2024, 06:06:49 pm "I think I’ve read that the hinge is fairly weak,..."Not so sure that the "hinge" is weak but that the cover itself is thin fiberglass and is not stiff, hence it has the tendency to droop.
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #2 – September 04, 2024, 06:39:52 pm At the risk of sounding like a smart a#@ how’s about a “ Spare Tire “ ?
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #3 – September 04, 2024, 07:04:05 pm Some LD models do, in fact, have a real spare tire under that cover. Some, like the MidBath models, do not. You may want to read this discussion from a few years back:Fake Spare Tire Cover Storage
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #4 – September 04, 2024, 07:13:34 pm Quote from: Olde English - September 04, 2024, 06:39:52 pmAt the risk of sounding like a smart a#@ how’s about a “ Spare Tire “ ?The most common model, the 27’ midbath, was updated in 2000, the coach body moved back about 2.5 inches to let taller owners run the driver's seat all the way back. The spare had to be moved from under the rear "continental" tire cover to the rearmost passenger side outside storage bin.The spare tire cover on that model is purely decorative so the MB looks like the rest of the Lazy Daze models.
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #5 – September 04, 2024, 08:16:29 pm Yeah, I'm glad my MB is the older model, since it's had a very useful spare tire under that cover for the past 15 years, and sometimes I've actually needed it!Kristin 2 Likes
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #6 – September 04, 2024, 09:10:50 pm Quote from: Olde English - September 04, 2024, 06:39:52 pmAt the risk of sounding like a smart a#@ how’s about a “ Spare Tire “ ?Later model Mid Baths store the spare tire in the driver’s side rear exterior compartment. This was done to provide more interior room. It also makes removing the spare tire a PIA.The spare tire cover has very little storage in these models, it’s good for storing a hose or similar item.Larry
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #7 – September 04, 2024, 09:12:39 pm In our 99 MB, I stored my sewer hose in there. That way I could use a longer hose with the fittings left on. I haven't found the need to do that with our 2017 MB.George & Jo Ann
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #8 – September 04, 2024, 09:33:12 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - September 04, 2024, 06:06:49 pm"I think I’ve read that the hinge is fairly weak,..."Not so sure that the "hinge" is weak but that the cover itself is thin fiberglass and is not stiff, hence it has the tendency to droop. Actually, ABS and pretty tough! For the midbath, with no tire studs, you might consider building storage inside - hidden but not out of the elements. Our FL has the spare there, and I use the hollow of the wheel to store 1lb propane cylinders.Steve
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #9 – September 04, 2024, 09:40:18 pm Thanks, everyone! I believe I’ll put an extra sewer hose back there. happy trails,Cal.
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #10 – September 05, 2024, 12:03:30 am Quote from: Larry W - September 04, 2024, 09:10:50 pmLater model Mid Baths store the spare tire in the driver’s side rear exterior compartment.LarryMy 2013 Mid Bath has had the spare in the passenger’s side rear exterior compartment from the factory.
Re: Spare tire cover Reply #11 – September 05, 2024, 12:32:48 am FYI. From the LD Pocket Guide“Midbath models had the coach body moved back about 2.5 inches to let taller owners run the driver's seat all the way back. The spare had to be moved from under the rear "continental" tire cover to the rearmost passenger side outside storage bin. This change occurred at the end of 1999.”Larry
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