dadmomh wrote:
...DH wondered about a spare tire mount that goes either the tongue or the very front of the trailer, but haven't found anything other than the rear bumper mount. ... We don't want to have anything welded that would effect the warranty. Ideas??
BAL Hide-A-Spare may suit your needs.

There is even an informational video and from the sounds of it there is no welding involved. Don't forget also that the weight of the BAL assembly will add to the weight forward (good) and the removal of the weight on the bumper (wheel & carrier assembly) is like an addition forward (again good), so you get a double benefit. Of course the further forward the better for you.