Relocating Trailer spare

[Shadrach]

I want to take the spare tire off the back bumper of my Travel Trailer so I can put a cargo basket back there. I don't want it under the tongue as that would be too low at times. There is no room under the trailer behind the axles because of the water tanks, so I was thinking about mounting it under the trailer in front of the axles. Anyone got any good ideas on how to do this in a way so I don't have to crawl underneath like we do on our trucks? It is a 15" tire on a steel rim. David

 

[Bob4x4]

On my airstream I have a carrier under the front floor of the trailer.It is very similiar design of the 70s pick-ups.You would still have to get under like a pick up.Since i have never needed it.I have never worried about making it easier to access.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Out of the way usually ends up being hard to access, especially if the trailer is lower to the ground due to flat tire/s. I carry two spares and put them in the back of the truck, with the second truck spare tire.

 

[BDaugherty]

Ask yourself the following question: How often have I used my spare? I've moved several trailer spares to more out-of-the-way locations. Yes, it's essential to have the tools available to access the relocated spare and to change it. On the ones I have moved, the added inconvenience of accessing the spare was far outweighed by the added storage space.

 

[Shadrach]

This is what I was thinking of. http://norcoind.com/bal/products/consumer/specialty_products/hide-a-spare.shtml David

 

[mwilson]

I like that!!! Nice idea.

How much???

Mike.

 

[gtoli]

I see them on amazon.com for about $235.00