17c Spare Tire

[EmptyPockets]

Hi everyone - I have been a frequent reader of this forum since I purchased my first TT in 2010, a Jayco 17c. I've learned alot from the discussions and topics, and have not had the need to post a question until now. When I purchased the 17c, it did not come with a spare tire, and I'm trying to determine the best place to mount a spare on the trailer. I bought a "universal" spare tire mounting kit, but quickly learned that "universal" generally means a 4x4 bumper and the 17c has a different specification. My specific questions are (1) is the 17c's bumper designed to carry the additional weight of a spare tire and (2) have other 17c owners successfully mounted a spare tire on their bumper? Thanks for your help over the years!

[cablerum]

I have a 2010 17z and I would not mount anything to my bumper. My spare tire sits flat up front under the "A" frame. I can attach a picture if you like. I would think the 17c would work the same way. I'm kinda surprised that it did not come with a spare.

[tlhdoc]

If I remember correctly the spare tire was an option. I would not mount anything to the bumper, it is not built for that. Jayco mounts the spare tire in the "A" of the frame. It is removed by pulling a pin and the tire mount swings down toward the ground. I wonder if your trailer has the mount?

[nens78]

My 17C also has the spare mounted under the tounge of the trailer.

[wb2nco]

My 17c had a spare under the A frame in front until I backed over a small crevice. This is what it looks like minus it being mangled! How do you suppose I can bend it back? Heat it up with a torch? It wont just bend with vice grips!

[bayleightucker]

our 2012 swift 184 came with the spare tire mounted on a bracket on the rear bumper. that was standard for all the liteweights we looked at. happy camping!

[Riverbum]

Get real mad lay it on the ground beat it with a big hammer. the bend in the middle maybe you'll get away with stepping on it. check the welds and repaint. good luck

[wb2nco]

I did bend most of it back into shape. I will probably need to force it back on the trailer. The front plate was difficult trying to not snap the welds.

[bayleightucker]

if welded correctly, the metal will break before the weld......happy camping