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Re: Artic Fox 811S
Buzzcut1: I've been researching that option as well. Found someone on here with the formula to figure out how much weight your putting on the back since you have the extension. I could stick to the tire gate swing out model and still have access to the back door. I just don't know how clean it would look, plus it would take away from what little departure angle I have now.467Views0likes0CommentsRe: Artic Fox 811S
Thanks for the tip Butch50. I'm still trying to figure out how to get the tire up and down from the roof. I took a look at the photo thread and there are some great solutions in several threads. I've also looked at ladder rack bike carriers so that I could put the spare up front, but that would prevent me from gaining roof access. I would have to take down bikes and rack to get up on the roof of the camper. Plus the bike racks I've looked at I don't know if I would trust them with the amount of money I have invested in mtn bikes.467Views0likes0CommentsRe: Artic Fox 811S
805gregg. I have a Buckstop bumper now but usually reserve the front hitch for my mtn bike carrier. It is an awesome bumper and it houses my Warn 16.5Ti. Plus I'm worried about the restricted air flow with a tire up front. With the bikes up front I haven't had a problem with engine temps. I went with two spares after having two tire failures in Tahoe. So when I do extended trips/miles I want to have a back up spare. Looks like I'm leaning more towards just putting it on the roof in the cheesy factory roof rack and having to worry about getting it down when I come to that point. Guess, I'll set it and forget it until I need it?467Views0likes0CommentsRe: Artic Fox 811S
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.467Views0likes0CommentsArtic Fox 811S
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.4KViews0likes13Comments
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