Adding spare tire carrier...

[gvb]

2007 VLX w/ stock Extreme trailer... doesn't have a spare tire mount.

I really liked the idea of this one because it has a spare hub as well:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014474DC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was told it would fit and didn't even bother measuring before ordering... the trailer frame is too tall for this thing.

Anyone have another recommendation for something similar?

 

[dhcomp]

Measure your trailer . Think it would fit fine.

 

But unless you know how to swap a full hub....spare tire mount alone will work for you

[gvb]

Re-read my post

I already ordered it (based on a recommendation, assuming it would fit, BEFORE I measured anything), and it doesn't fit... the trailer frame is too tall (5" vs. 4").

Yes I know how to swap a hub, which is why I like this mount.. less crap to move in/out of the truck when towing.

My question was, are there any similar alternatives for the taller trailer frame?  No luck finding anything.

Thanks!

[Cole2001]

Go find a welder have them weld it onto the frame the same as the factory one. Paint it to match the trailer as well. 

[gvb]

Good idea... anyone have any pics of what the factory setup looks like?

[cowwboy]

22 minutes ago, gvb said:

Good idea... anyone have any pics of what the factory setup looks like?

I used the same one you posted. I have a I-beam trailer and just cut the bracket down to fit inside the beam webbing and through bolted it. 

If you have a steal tubing trailer, just drill and tap it. If it's a I-beam just through bolt it. 

Edited January 11, 2022 by cowwboy

[gvb]

5 hours ago, cowwboy said:

I used the same one you posted. I have a I-beam trailer and just cut the bracket down to fit inside the beam webbing and through bolted it. 

If you have a steal tubing trailer, just drill and tap it. If it's a I-beam just through bolt it. 

Thank you!  Great idea... I'll see if the holes line up and just tap the frame.

[Bird]

I wouldn’t advise drill and tap. The frame tubing is too thin to allow enough thread. You will surprised that it may only be 1/8” 

[gvb]

On 1/11/2022 at 6:33 PM, Bird said:

I wouldn’t advise drill and tap. The frame tubing is too thin to allow enough thread. You will surprised that it may only be 1/8” 

Thanks... I'll vet whatever I end up doing with a fabricator friend first.  Appreciate all the feedback.

[oldjeep]

Also be aware, that tire holder looks a lot like the one Fulton sells.  I broke 2 of them at the welds on my Bayliner trailer.  The spare weighed half what the one on the Malibu weighed.  Consider a cable lock as a safety.

[dalt1]

38 minutes ago, oldjeep said:

Also be aware, that tire holder looks a lot like the one Fulton sells.  I broke 2 of them at the welds on my Bayliner trailer.  The spare weighed half what the one on the Malibu weighed.  Consider a cable lock as a safety.

I'll second that. I had one similar on my 12 VLX and luckily had an issue where I needed my spare about 3 years in and noticed the issues.. Don't think I would have had a spare if it was much longer. All welds were failing. I boxed it and rewelded everything. I would hate to see the damage incurred if it fell off at interstate speeds.