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clotus
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Jul 09, 2018

Spare tire

Hey guys I have a 2017 Winnebago 31K. I have been customizing to my liking and I am now at the spare tire, or lack thereof.

There is plenty of rear overhang space in the back between the frame rails. I will most likely being building my own and looking for some ideas from people who have done it before.

I am leaning towards a simple cage type that I can simply slide the tire into or mounting a spare tire hoist. Should be able to make it fairly easily with my limited welding skills.

BAL makes a retract-a-spare, but unfortunately my frame rails are too narrow.

Thoughts/Ideas?

NOTE: I have already weighted the rig and have plenty of rear axle and gvrw for the spare tire.
  • Why didn't Winnebago mount your spare up there between the frame rails in the rear?

    (Our Winnebago Itasca 24V Class C came stock with the spare tire mounted up high in the back between the frame rails just like in a pickup truck.)