where to put spare tire wtih a camper in the bed

[JohnSell]

I believe that my 1991 D250 was supposed to have a bed mounted spare tire bracket. It didn't come with it so I have keep the spare in the bed. Anyway I am going to carry a camper in the bed so I need an alternate spare mounting location. Anybody have a solution to this problem? Is there a way to mount a tire under the truck with a winch like some later trucks?

Any help is appreciated...…...John

 

[NIsaacs]

My 91.5 D-250 has a spare mount under the bed, oem. It is a manual lift tho. I have it off because it is too heavy for me to use. Here is a picture of the carrier.

 

[JohnSell]

Thanks for the info. and the pictures. I am attaching a picture of my trucks underside. There seems to be room for a carrier like you have. There does not seem to be any evidence that there was ever a carrier mounted to my truck. I too do not know how I would ever get a spare up or down from that position. The tires weigh a ton!

 

[DavidC]

Check this out, may require mount engineering but it's something
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Cargo/Lippert-Components/LC159056.html
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Lippert-Components/LC1315411.html
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Lippert-Components/LC116112.html

 

[JohnSell]

By the way, my truck is a 1991, not a 1991.5, mine does not have an intercooler or any electronic controls. Perhaps the spare tire location was one of the changes they made between the models?

 

[JohnSell]

That is amazing! It was exactly what I was thinking of. Thanks so much...…...John

 

[DavidC]

That is amazing! It was exactly what I was thinking of. Thanks so much...…...John

If it works be sure to take pictures and instructions. Others may benefit.

 

[AnonEd]

As always, late to the party. IIRC, when I ordered a 1992 you had to choose at least a spare tire OR a rear bumper, and I though the spare tire would be more useful. And FWIW, my spare carrier looks the same as Nick's.

 

[sdeeter19555]

If you can fabricate, you could use the later winch style spare tire lift from the 2nd and 3rd gen trucks (they attach with three bolts)...you simply got to make the crossmember. I did that myself for a 74 power wagon...