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brianseay1
Explorer
Nov 06, 2017

Spare Tire carrier

I have an 07 Coachmen Cross Country. I am wanting to carry me a spare tire but have no idea where I can store it. Do any of you have this same problem and if so what did you do? My old coach had a place underneath it for the spare. Mine is on a Freightliner chassis and I fail to see anywhere that I might be able to carry one. Thought about trying to fabricate a carrier to fit in the receiver hitch. Hope some of have ideas and pics, Thx for any info.
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  • Jim_Norman's avatar
    Jim_Norman
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2017
    Looking at your rig it appears to be a rear engine diesel. Road Master makes a spare tire carrier that mounts in your hitch, you then add an extension to that and tow your car. It works and allows access to the engine without dismounting the tire.

    We have one on our Tiffin RED. I do have to raise the rear with the jacks to get the last little bit, not a deal breaker. I like the security of having a mounted spare and the tools to change it.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Nov 06, 2017
    Doesn’t an extension seriously reduce the receiver’s capacity? 30 to 50 percent?
  • The_Logans's avatar
    The_Logans
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2017
    We got the RoadMaster spare tire carrier...

    http://www.roadmasterinc.com/products/spare_tire/index.html
  • brianseay1's avatar
    brianseay1
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2017
    The Logans wrote:
    We got the RoadMaster spare tire carrier...

    http://www.roadmasterinc.com/products/spare_tire/index.html


    Thanks for the Roadmaster link. May I ask how much you paid for it? I could not find a price on it. I do like the setup of this type of carrier.
  • brianseay1's avatar
    brianseay1
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2017
    PastorCharlie wrote:
    I threw mine in the rear bay.


    I wish I had a basement compartment big enough to carry one.
  • brianseay1's avatar
    brianseay1
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2017
    I found the exact roadmaster unit on Amazon for $512.00. Is that a good price ?
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    brianseay1
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2017
    I am also going to have to buy a new 22.5 steel wheel as well. I have found a 22.5 X 8.25 and a 22.5x 9.00. How do I measure to see which one i will need ?
  • The_Logans's avatar
    The_Logans
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2017
    brianseay1 wrote:
    I found the exact roadmaster unit on Amazon for $512.00. Is that a good price ?


    Yes it is, and it's extremely well made, plus, you can still tow with it, or use a bike carrier, etc.

    It didn't cost me anything... Before I signed the deal for the motorhome, I got the dealer to throw it in, at no charge.

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