Need to move spare tire off bumper.

Good ideas. guys, keep 'em coming!

I like The ( BAL hide a spare ) idea...so far. don't know the cost yet..

I was in need of a spare tire holder and posted a thread in the DIY section of the Forum seeking advice. Results from that thread.

I plan on installing one of these under trailer mount racks from BAL this spring.
BAL Hide a Spare

I modified my spare tire carrier to fit on the tongue (A frame). it offsets the weight put on the back of the trailer.

smkettner wrote:
With some C-channel steel from Home Depot I mounted my spare so it is right on top of the bumper vs hanging way out to the rear like the typical oem mount. Tire is now out of the way for bikes or a rack. Imagine the above pic with the tire between the rear wall and the carrier.

BTW be careful what you bolt onto the bumper.

(I tried that. There wasn't enough clearance between the cage and the back wall of the trailer. If you could get a longer shaft carrier, there might be enough room. I did try that).

With some C-channel steel from Home Depot I mounted my spare so it is right on top of the bumper vs hanging way out to the rear like the typical oem mount. Tire is now out of the way for bikes or a rack. Imagine the above pic with the tire between the rear wall and the carrier.

BTW be careful what you bolt onto the bumper.

I took the spare tire and started carrying it in the bed of the pick-up truck. Works OK for me. Of course, I have to remember to grab the spare tire whenever we go anywhere. So I have a pattern down now. Blue tote goes in the bed, next is the spare tire.

FYI: My bumper is rated to carry 600 pounds. There's a label on it for the factory installed hitch that's welded and reinforced under it. I'm not carrying anything near that heavy. Those two boxes are my sewer hoses and water hoses and a great space to put wet outside carpets when we get caught in rain.

Also, I get the carrier and cage at TSC (Tractor Supply Company).

Before and after:

I took a spare tire holder off of a small truck, and mounted it under the fifth wheel.

Mike

Gdetrailer wrote:

Ice chest INSIDE the trailer and firewood, buy at your destination.. no "mods" needed..

I think this is the best idea...but I guess you could move the tire over and install a rack of some kind to carry you stuff...

But...DISCLAIMER--I doubt your bumper will support it without some major strengthening and modification.

This is not mine:

cyntdon2010 wrote:
I have a lacrosse T.T with a spare tire installed on bumper. I want to install

a cargo rack in the center to carry fire wood and/or ice chest.

I want to move tire any ideas where to install? I cant cover-up tag,

Ice chest INSIDE the trailer and firewood, buy at your destination.. no "mods" needed..