Hey everyone! Looking for some help. I have an AF811S and am curious about the strength of the rear aluminum bumper. I need to carry a 2nd spare and am curious if the bumper would support a Tiregate Adventure series Universal Hitchgate plus a spare. Weight would be approx. 190 lbs. If anyone can help I know the great people of this forum can. Posting pics of other people's solutions would be great too. I have looked into a front bumper mounted solution but I need to reserve my front receiver hitch for my mtn bikes.Thank everyone and look forward to your solutions.Doug.

If I was you I sure wouldn't put that type of weight bouncing up and down as you go the road on the rear bumper. I believe that they are just screwed into the back of the camper which is fine for entrance and exit of the camper but not meant to support weight in motion. I would find or make up a swing out mount that could be used in your rear receiver. Or switch where you bikes ride and put them on the rear and then use a front tire mount for the front end.

Northwoods second generation bumper would probably work. Its much beefier and mounted much stronger for the Fox Landing step. If you have the earlier version like many do, Im not sure I would want to add that much constant weight to it. Keep in mind that a 200 lb person using the bumper along with the spare tire and carrier could put almost 400 lbs on the bumper.

It's a 2010 if my memory serves me correctly. I agree it is alot of weight. The tire carrier is 101 lbs, so maybe I could find a lighter solution and just have the weight of the tire. I'm guessing rim and tire are around 90. Im sure I've searched about putting it on the roof, but can't remember what was said about that. The big problems I see with the tire on the roof is mounting it and retrieving it. Plus the weight of it on the roof can't help with the already top heavy characteristics of the camper itself. Im pouring over google now trying to find solutions.

I have a 2006 811S and have the same rear bumper as yours. I wouldn't attempt to carry that much weight on that bumper. Have you considered installing a front mounted hitch receiver? They are in the $130.00 range and will carry a substantial amount of weight and wouldn't restrict the rear entry into your camper.

I agree with the other members about not using the bumper. Use the front or rear hitch receiver to carry a second spare. You could even carry the second spare in a cargo basket connected directly off the OEM rear hitch if you don't mind part of it extending beyond the rear TC bumper. Two spare tire covers (one over each side) would reduce exposure if you're worried about damage.

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MADDUO
Explorer
Feb 13, 2014
It's a 2010 if my memory serves me correctly. I agree it is alot of weight. The tire carrier is 101 lbs, so maybe I could find a lighter solution and just have the weight of the tire. I'm guessing rim and tire are around 90. Im sure I've searched about putting it on the roof, but can't remember what was said about that. The big problems I see with the tire on the roof is mounting it and retrieving it. Plus the weight of it on the roof can't help with the already top heavy characteristics of the camper itself. Im pouring over google now trying to find solutions.
kerry4951
Explorer
Feb 13, 2014
Northwoods second generation bumper would probably work. Its much beefier and mounted much stronger for the Fox Landing step. If you have the earlier version like many do, Im not sure I would want to add that much constant weight to it. Keep in mind that a 200 lb person using the bumper along with the spare tire and carrier could put almost 400 lbs on the bumper.
Butch50
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Feb 13, 2014
If I was you I sure wouldn't put that type of weight bouncing up and down as you go the road on the rear bumper. I believe that they are just screwed into the back of the camper which is fine for entrance and exit of the camper but not meant to support weight in motion. I would find or make up a swing out mount that could be used in your rear receiver. Or switch where you bikes ride and put them on the rear and then use a front tire mount for the front end.

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