Spare Tire Mount Options

[TC_2006_VLX]

Any recommendations on spare tire mount options. I tried to pick up a heavy duty one from farm fleet and it wasnt wide enough to get around my 2006 trailer.

[oldjeep]

Have a Boatmate?

https://www.boatmateparts.com/product_details.php?itmId=102

Most of the generic stuff you can buy is junk and won't hold up to a heavy tire. I had 2 of the generic bolt on types fail at the welds on my last trailer and those tires were smaller/lighter than what is on my boatmate.

This one is similar to one of the junk generic ones that fell apart for me

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Cargo-Control/Fulton/FSTC1000301.html

Edited August 11, 2015 by oldjeep

[TC_2006_VLX]

I was looking at the generic ones and I agree not the best quality stuff. However, tracking down a quality one locally on a time crunch has proved to be quite the challenge!

[oldjeep]

In a time crunch, the spare rides pretty nice on the floor of the boat If it were me I'd just weld one on myself like the factory spare carrier, not a huge fan of anything that just bolts on. Local trailer shop should be able to set you up.

[Bill_AirJunky]

This one is similar to one of the junk generic ones that fell apart for me

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Cargo-Control/Fulton/FSTC1000301.html

Thats similar to the one I have too. I think it's about 8 yrs old now.

[coldwater-echelon]

I have had one of the Fulton mounts on the tongue of my trailer for about 10 years and countless miles with no problems.

[oldjeep]

Thats similar to the one I have too. I think it's about 8 yrs old now.

I broke 2 of them, each one lasted a couple years until I just built something better.

[mkpursehouse]

I made my own using a stub axle & some flat plate. Bolts onto the drawbar. Works great & is strong as. Doubles as a fifth wheel if you need to roll the trailer around. But the best reason for it is I have a complete spare hub & bearings if I ever happen to fail a set on the trailer. Heres a photo whilst I was painting it. Will post photos of it mounted soon.

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[oldjeep]

This one looks very well made, fits up to a 5" frame rail as a bolt on application.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Heavy-Duty-Spare-tire-mount-fits-ALL-4-5-Lug-Trailer-RV-Camper-Jeep/370690916459?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32936%26meid%3D20fbe6054c79416dbfd6513118a9723f%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D290776586798