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10-18-2018, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Cape Girardeau
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Spare tire carrier on Redhawk bumper
Like all who have purchased the Jayco Redhawk we have no spare. Has anyone put a spare tire carrier on a Redhawk bumper? Do you find that it is strong enough to handle the weight and vibration? We want to carry a spare with us as we travel. No... we will not change a flat, that will be left to someone with proper equipment and skills. Thanks for your input.
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10-18-2018, 10:01 AM
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Location: anytown
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Are you planning to carry a wheel and tire?
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10-18-2018, 11:38 AM
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Location: Cape Girardeau
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Yes... about 75 - 80 lbs plus weight of carrier. So probably about 100 lbs totals.
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10-18-2018, 12:48 PM
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Location: Ft. Worth
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I just carry the tire without the wheel. Store the tire under the bed.
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10-18-2018, 02:16 PM
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Location: New Freedom, PA
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I don't trust that thin-metal rear bumper. I installed a front-mount receiver and carry the spare in the front. A few thousand summer miles now and no issue with cooling.
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10-18-2018, 03:40 PM
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Location: NW Arkansas
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What Bullitt said. Would not trust bumper mount. I also installed a front mount hitch receiver. I like having the tire and wheel weight forward. No problem with cooling so far.
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2019 Redhawk 26XD (SOLD)
2019 Equinox LT 2.0T
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10-19-2018, 09:17 AM
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Location: South Texas
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Curious: Where are you guys sourcing your front-mount hitch receivers? This is something I would consider, and it would be nice to have a starting point in my research.
Also, did you install it yourself? I like to turn my own wrenches when I can, but I am unable (in skill or equipment) to do any kind of fabrication or welding.
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10-19-2018, 09:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
Curious: Where are you guys sourcing your front-mount hitch receivers? This is something I would consider, and it would be nice to have a starting point in my research.
Also, did you install it yourself? I like to turn my own wrenches when I can, but I am unable (in skill or equipment) to do any kind of fabrication or welding.
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The front hitch bolts on. I installed it myself. It's easier if you just remove the front bumper. The bumper doesn't weigh much.
https://www.etrailer.com/Front-Hitch...leid=201661529
Directions:
https://www.etrailer.com/instructions.aspx?pn=65053
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10-19-2018, 10:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bullitt6283
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AWESOME! Thank you!
That's much less expensive than I thought it would be!
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-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
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10-19-2018, 11:27 AM
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I think just carrying a tire is the way to go, aren't the wheels different front and rear, my luck I would have the wrong one for a flat, let roadside service take care of unmounting and mounting the new tire.
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10-19-2018, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Warren
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redhawk spare tire
I also have a redhawk 22c with no spare. I have done a lot of looking and found a heavy duty tire mount for rear bumper which I will try.
Found mount from Stromberg Carlson #VFX9330 @231-947-8600.
Found wheel from wheelsandcaps.com #STL01620U20 @866-654-7467
good luck
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10-19-2018, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sundancer330
I think just carrying a tire is the way to go, aren't the wheels different front and rear, my luck I would have the wrong one for a flat, let roadside service take care of unmounting and mounting the new tire.
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Front and rear tires & wheels are the same. I don't intend to change out a flat tire, but am equipped and capable in case it becomes necessary.
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10-19-2018, 03:12 PM
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Location: New Freedom, PA
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I would not be comfortable with a roadside tire mounting service.
I know for sure that the mounted tire I carry with me holds air, and it's also balanced.
I also carry a heavy duty bottle jack, blocking, and tools to change the tire if absolutely necessary.
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2016 Greyhawk 29MV
2000 Jeep Sahara
"Any advice I give or facts I present are valid to the best of my knowledge,
but I am not responsible if you follow it and you **** your **** up."
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